Scientist Highlight: Benjamin Banneker - Science Suncatchers
Sat, Apr 04
|Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Create colorful suncatchers from recycled wax while learning about Benjamin Banneker, the self-taught mathematician and inventor who turned everyday materials into brilliant ideas! Recommended for all ages; included with admission or membership. Supplies are limited.
Time & Location
Apr 04, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA
Guests
About the Event
Discover the story of Benjamin Banneker—a self-taught mathematician, inventor, and astronomer—while creating your own vibrant suncatcher from recycled wax! In this hands-on program, participants will learn how Banneker used creativity and resourcefulness to solve problems and make new discoveries. Celebrate his legacy by turning everyday materials into brilliant works of art.
Recommended for all ages.
Included with museum admission or membership. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.