Scientist Spotlight: Emmett Chappelle
Sun, Feb 08
|Las Vegas Natural History Museum
Shine a light on discovery! Learn about Emmett Chappelle and the science of bioluminescence, then create your own glowing “organism” in a hands-on STEAM activity. Designed for ages 8 and under; included with admission or membership. Supplies are limited.
Time & Location
Feb 08, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM PST
Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd N, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA
About the Event
Shine a light on discovery in this Early Explorers program featuring Scientist Spotlight: Emmett Chappelle! Children ages 8 and under will learn about Emmett Chappelle, a pioneering scientist who studied bioluminescence—the way living things like fireflies and glowing algae make their own light. Through a hands-on STEAM activity, young scientists will explore how light works and create their own glowing “organisms” to take home.
Designed for ages 8 and under.
Included with museum admission or membership. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.