Programs and Events

Water: Our Most Precious Resource

Water shapes nearly every aspect of our lives. Learn more about water during these informative water-related programs and events.

Free Lecture
Skeptic Tanks: How Global Warming Deniers Dupe America
Tuesday, November 17
7:30 pm

Presented by Dr. James L. Powell, Executive Director, National Physical Science Consortium

The author of Dead Pool: Lake Powell, Global Warming, and the Future of Water in the West discusses global warming and the manipulation of public perception. Learn more about James Powell.

Admission to the lecture is free, but reservations are necessary. Call 216-621-2400. Includes free admission to the Water exhibition.

Free Lecture
The Big Necessity: The Unmentionable World of Human Waste and Why It Matters
Tuesday, March 23
7:30pm

Presented by Rose George, Associate Editor of Tank Magazine

The acclaimed author examines the world’s biggest public health crisis and discusses why disease spread by waste kills more people worldwide than any other single cause of death. Learn more about Rose George.

Admission to the lecture is free, but reservations are necessary. Call 216-621-2400. Includes free admission to the Water exhibition. Sponsored by Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District.

Programs from our Partners

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
November 14-15
December 21-22
January 15-16
February 12
April 5, 7 and 9

Enjoy fun and informative hands-on activities for the whole family. Check daily schedule for times.


Cleveland Division of Water
Dates and times to be announced

Learn about drinking water, the Great Lakes and more with informative talks and fun activities.

Daily Water-Themed Activities
Check daily schedule for times.

What is Water?
Experiment with water’s unique properties. Explore surface tension, ice crystals, steam and more.

The Aquatic Environment
Dive into the biodiversity of lakes, rivers and oceans and see how small changes can have big impacts.

Water and You
Everything we do involves water. Investigate how you use this precious resource, and design ways to use water more efficiently.

Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk
OMNIMAX Theater
Through February 28

Explore the spiritual and life-sustaining power of water on a whitewater trip down the Colorado River. This riveting film combines exciting river-rafting action, family fun and the grandeur of the Grand Canyon to tell an engaging story of how ordinary people can make a difference for our parched planet. Get movie show times.

Junior Lake Explorer Kids Camp
Monday, December 28
Grades K-1
Explore fish and plant life in Lake Erie, learn where our water comes from and discover how to keep our lake clean. Get more information here.

Late Night and Overnight Programs
Water Wonders
January – April (select weekends)
7 pm

Splish! Splash! Drip! Drop! Water is essential to life on earth. Discover the amazing chemical and physical properties of water, learn about our delicate Great Lakes ecosystem and view life in a single drop of water. Enjoy exclusive access to our traveling exhibition Water: H2O=Life and view the OMNIMAX film, Mysteries of the Great Lakes on our giant OMNIMAX screen. Reservations at 216-621-2400. Get dates and details here.