Scienceworks

Southern Oregon


Families with children shouldn't miss this hands-on interactive museum. It has plenty of fun science-oriented exhibits like a bubble room, hall of optical illusions and shadow wall that captures your silhouette. Admission is $3 the first Sunday of each month.


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