Castle Science & Technology Center
Castle Science and Technology Center welcomes visits by both individuals and groups. See below for details.
Science & Technology Center programs begin with an informational guided tour and a SCAVENGER HUNT, together lasting about 45 minutes. We offer Scavenger Hunts for each grade from kindergarten to fifth. We also have a grade 6-8 Scavenger Hunt. All questions are based on California science standards. The remainder of the time is self guided: viewing and interacting with hands-on exhibits. Total duration is typically one to two hours.
$105 for up to 25 primary students and additional chaperones
$150 for up to 38 intermediate or middle school students and additional chaperones. The Scavenger Hunt is often combined with our popular CSI scenario: CHEM MYSTERY.
Students become science detectives as they step inside a crime scene. Students must deduce who committed the crime by visiting the site of the dasterdly deed, listening to the alibis of the various suspects, and using forensic techniques in our crime lab. Duration is typically one hour.
This lab can be combined with the above STC program for an additional $50.00 per group per session.
FEATURED EXHIBITS: New! Science on a Sphere: On this huge projection globe from NOAA and NASA we see many different static and moving images of Earth and other planets of our solar system. 1492: Two Worlds of Science
This 2500 sq. ft. exhibit from Lawrence Hall of Science at UC Berkeley takes a look at science and technology in Europe and the New World at the time of Columbus’ first voyage to the Americas. Nanotechnology Interactive Exhibit from UC Merced
The relative sizes of objects are compared on a nanotechnology scale. Uses of nanotechnology in the areas of medicine, solid state materials and electronics are shown. Planet Polluto
San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District's interactive exhibit on the effects of smog Tumble Town
a fascinating yet safe exploration area for tots 4 years old and under Energy Transfer Exhibit from UC Merced
Pull the lever and see energy transformed into light, heat, wind, and motion. Echo Tube Fiber Optics
Harmonograph Tornado
Plumbing Planner Ecology
Magnetic Sand Sand Pendulum
Human Body Bernoulli Ball
Electricity Geology
El Nino Chemistry
Shadow Wall Mystery Scents
Fun House Mirrors Cantenary Arch
History of Life on Earth Optical Illusions
Frog Dissection Food Pyramid
Lego and other construction projects And MANY MORE hands-on exhibits that teach scientific principles while entertaining you at the same time ...
New! Human Body
- We have done a major expansion of our Human Body exhibit to include microscopes for examining cells and many other exciting activities.
HOURS OF STC OPERATION: General Public:
Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
ADMISSION FEES: General Admission: $6
Seniors/ Students: $5
Children: free with a paid adult (Months of December and January)
Weekend Family Special:
$11 up to four people
$15 five or more SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GROUPS:
Reservation required. Refer to schedule above. Start times are flexible. TO MAKE RESERVATIONS:
Call us at 209-726-0296 M - F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Reservations should be made at least two weeks in advance, and payment is due prior to arrival. We accept cash, check, or Visa or Mastercard.
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ANNUAL PASSES: SINGLES PASS $25.00
Unlimited admissions for one full year, 10% discount in our gift shop, two free guest pass admissions, invitations to STC special events, and notification of new exhibits COUPLES PASS $35.00
Unlimited admission tor two for a full year, 10% discount in our gift shop, two free guest gass admissions, invitation to STC special events, and notification of new exhibits FAMILY PASS $50.00
Unlimited admission for a couple and their children under the age of 18 for a full year, 10% discount in our gift shop, two free guest pass admissions, invitation to STC special events, and notification of new exhibits GRANDPARENTS PASS $50.00
Unlimited admission for a couple and up to four of their grandchildren under the age of 18 for a full year, 10% discount in our gift shop, two free guest pass admissions, invitation to STC special events, and notification of new exhibits Purchase an annual SUPER STAR PASS to the Castle Science & Technology Center! This pass will allow you to receive free admission for you and your family* to our museum and more than 305 science centers and museums around the world and 10% off in our gift shop! You will also receive $25.00 off camp and birthday packages! Special Invitations to special events, including family fun day. Membership is only $50.00! *This includes a couples and their children under 18 years of age ALL PASSES GOOD FOR ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE Please call 209-726-0296 for more information.
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