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NEW! Around Town for ages 2-6
Try on a chef's hat, pull out the fire hose, and learn the tools of the trades from all around town. Explore community helpers and future careers with new activities each week!
Free with Admission/Free for Members
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In the Marcia W. Downes Art Gallery: Celebrating Watermedia
The Southeastern Ohio Watermedia Society, also known as SEOWS, is a non-profit organization founded in 1977 exists to further the public interest in water-based artistic media. In addition to the wonderful transparency of watercolors, the artists do collage and enthusiastically paint in acrylics, inks and temperas.
Denison University is the 2021 Gallery Sponsor.
Free and Open to the Public/On Display October 21 through December 30
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Behind the Science... for Adults who are into Lifelong Learning!
Hear from dynamic speakers about current science topics in a way that is both educational and entertaining. Presentations run from 6 to 7 PM in the SciDome. Guests can connect over light refreshments beforehand by arriving at 5:30 PM.
Behind the Science of Paleolimnology
with Dr. Jill Leonard-Pingel,
The Ohio State University at Newark
What lies beneath? Discover how we reconstruct aquatic environments of the past and their relevance to current environmental concerns.
The event is $10, or free for members, and reservations are recommended as seating is limited.
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Register for a Glassblowing Experience this Fall
Make your own blown-glass piece with guidance from our gaffer (that's a glass artist in glassblowing lingo)! Experience the art of glassblowing during 15-minute sessions on the dates below:
Pumpkins: OCT 16, 23 & 30; NOV 6, 13, 20
Ornaments: NOV 26 & 27; DEC 4, 11 & 18
Click the button below to view prices, availability and safety guidelines.
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Glass Fusing is BACK!
Create your own decorative fused-glass art with pieces of colorful glass. Your creation will be placed in the super heated kiln where it melts together. Drop in the third Saturday of the month, from Noon- 4 PM.
Prices vary.
OCT: Pumpkins
NOV: Leaves & Acorns
DEC: Snowman
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Girls STEAM Ahead - Episode 1 Released!
GSA is all about connecting and supporting generations of women in STEAM fields. Hear from professional engineers, artists, scientists, and more as Girls STEAM Ahead returns for its second year!
Wednesdays | Starting Oct 6 | 11:30 AM | Youth Grades 6-12
In this all new season of Girls STEAM Ahead women from all stages in their career journey will share their stories, discuss what success means to them, and how they were inspired along the way. New episodes will air on Wednesdays, October 6 – November 10, 2021. This online series is open to all viewers, but designed with middle and high school youth in mind.
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for details.
Thank you to our sponsors: Facebook, the Heath-Newark Licking County Port Authority, and Park National Bank.
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Check out Episode 1 with Emily Matula, PhD & Meredith Baker! |
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Gear Shop is Open Tues-Sat, 9 AM - 4 PM
Stop in to shop new fall glass, or check out our Etsy shop to browse online.
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If you know The Works team, you know we love to make learning FUN! If you're interested in volunteering your time to help with our programs, events and more, contact us today.
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The Works Current Hours
The Works is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 AM to 4 PM. We currently accept walk-in visitors. SciDome shows happen daily at 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM; Glassblowing demonstrations can be seen at 11:30 AM & 2 PM, Wed.- Sat.
Visit Safely
Masks are required for guests 2 and up. Guests are asked to use social distancing.
For members and general visitors to the museum, vaccination is preferred, but not required. The Works will continue to follow the most up-to-date CDC recommendations and best practices for museums.
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