Physics for Homeschoolers | Ages 10-13
The way things look, move, and sound – are all due to physics! Experiment with magnetism, electricity, the properties of light, rainbows, circuitry, and sound waves. From the subatomic to […]
The way things look, move, and sound – are all due to physics! Experiment with magnetism, electricity, the properties of light, rainbows, circuitry, and sound waves. From the subatomic to […]
Become a weather forecaster! In this class, students will use the same tools as real meteorologists to predict the weather themselves. They will learn how to read weather maps, how […]
Imagine it, design it, print it! In this playful introduction to 3D printing, students will become young inventors as they explore the basics of computer-aided design (CAD). Using kid-friendly software, […]
Why do cats have sharp teeth? Why does moss grow on trees? How do polar bears survive in the Arctic? This ecology class will tackle many of the “whys” that […]
Join us for an evening of Skygazing at Talcott Mountain Science Center from 9:00-10:30pm. Guests will observe the night sky through telescopes hosted by Talcott’s astronomer. This event is sky-gazing […]
Vacations should be fun, and so should learning! That’s why students love spending their vacation weeks with Talcott Mountain Science Center (TMSC). During April Break, we offer state-of-the-art STEM programs […]
Join us for an evening of skygazing at Talcott Mountain Science Center from 9:00-10:30pm. Guests will observe the night sky through telescopes hosted by Talcott’s astronomer. This event is sky-gazing […]
TMRI’s On the Shoulders of Giants (OSG) Lecture Series brings STEM luminaries and other creative thinkers to Talcott Mountain for presentations to the general public. Dr. Eric Fossum (Dartmouth College) […]
Ages 5+ | Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 7:30–10:00 PM
Discover the fascinating world of moths and other nighttime creatures during this family-friendly evening on Talcott’s mountaintop campus. Guided by expert naturalists, participants will use special lights to attract moths and other nocturnal insects, observe them up close, and learn about their unique adaptations and behaviors.


