It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Snow Day is back!
The Science Mill rolls out the white carpet on Saturday, January 21, welcoming guests of all ages to enjoy 35 TONS OF REAL SNOW. Bring mittens and gloves to try the coolest hands-on science, including the snowball slingshot, ice chimes and mini sled races. When you’re ready to chill, snack on treats from local food trucks and explore the Science Mill!
Snow Day activities run from 10am-2pm, with access to the big snow pit, the Inside Exhibit Spaces and the Science & Art Park extended until 4pm. Easy-access parking options available west of the Science Mill just off U.S. 290—keep an eye out for signs. Two entry points (front of the museum and at the Science & Art Park parking lot) available for a speedy check-in, with expedited entry for Members and pre-paid ticket holders.
Online ticket sales now available! Walk-in’s welcome!
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Snow pit: Jump right into the main event: 35 TONS of real snow! Make snowballs, snow sculptures, snow castles and, of course, amazing memories together.
Mini derby sled race: Racers to the starting line! Design and build a custom derby sled to test against others. With a flip of the robotic starting gates, watch the sleds zip down our 10-foot-long multi-lane track. Check the precision timing system to see which designs slide by with the best times.
Snowball slingshot: Ready…aim…cool! Earn points for every target you hit; we’ll keep a leaderboard of top scores throughout the day.
Frosty bubbles (10:45am & 12:45pm): Marvel as a Science Mill educator creates swirling, “smoke-filled” bubbles from dry ice. Mini dry ice vortex cannons: Transform everyday items into a vortex cannon that shoots out dry ice “smoke” rings!
Ice chimes: Compose a snow symphony on a one-of-a-kind instrument that’s made of ice and powered by computer.
Snow-to booth: Snap a family portrait at our outdoor photo op!
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Snow Day activities will run from 10am-2pm; guests will have extended access to the main snow pit and the indoor Science Mill exhibits until 4pm. Activities include a 35-ton snow pit, a snowball slingshot contest, mini sled races and more hands-on activities, plus tasty food trucks!
Please enjoy snacks in the Science & Art Park; food and drinks should not be brought into the museum lobby.
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Guests can use the main entrance at the front of the museum on Lady Bird Lane OR the backyard entrance on the west side of the Science & Art Park. Please note that the backyard entrance is not ADA accessible.
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General Admission Rates Apply:
$11 Adults, $9.50 Children & Youth, $9 Seniors, Infants FREE
NEW THIS YEAR: VIP Packages
$100: VIP Snow Day Package include 4 admission tickets, access to VIP tent, hot cocoa, swag bag and VIP parking at 111 W Main Street
Tickets can be pre-purchased online and will also be available to purchase the day of the event at both entrances.
Pre-paid ticket holders: No need to print tickets! Just provide the purchaser’s name to the staff at the entrance and show your photo ID.
Members: Snow Day is included in your year of free admission, so you don’t need to pre-purchase tickets. Follow signs to the Member check-in at either entrance.
Snow Day tickets are not refundable, but are transferable.
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Tasty treats from the following Food Trucks:
Kona Ice
Myra’s Taco Shack
The Hot Dog King
The Grate Flow of Foods
Johnson City Coffee Co.
And of course - delicious offerings at our on-site restaurant - Lady Bird Lane Cafe!
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Spots in front of the Science Mill on Lady Bird Lane will be reserved for ADA accessible parking. We will have expanded parking and a second entrance in the field on the west side of the Science Mill (see map). As you approach the Science Mill on Highway 290 from either east or west, look for Snow Day parking signs along the highway. If you’re using GPS, the address 111 W. Main Street, Johnson City, TX 78636 will get you to the parking lot. When that lot is full, visitors will be directed to Courthouse Square to park.
