Spooky Science Festival: Monster Genetics Lab / October 24 / 1-3pm

Monster Genetics Lab

Become a monster scientist and discover how genetics can determine the traits we inherit! Flip a coin to determine your monster’s genetic traits, then color, create, and name your very own unique monster.

Why This Activity is Perfect for Everyone:

Hands-On Fun: Flip a coin to determine your monster’s traits and see what kind of creature you create!

Learn About Genetics: Explore how traits are inherited and discover how genetics can make every monster unique.

Creative Project: Color a picture of your one-of-a-kind monster and give them a name!

Details:

Includes All Materials: We provide everything you need to create your monster.

Who Can Join: Adults and kids welcome (Ages 3+).

Registration: No need to register in advance—just stop by during activity hours! Though, registering makes it easier to add the event to your calendar.

Drop in anytime during activity hours! Come discover genetics, build a monster, and have some monstrous fun!
This event is part of our Spooky Science Festival!

Getting Here & What to Expect: 
All events take place inside the Craft Lab at Because Science, our retail shop located at 1759 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC (across from the Line Hotel in Adams Morgan).

 Look for the squiggly rainbow mural! Enter Because Science and walk to the back of the store (between the biology and anatomy sections) to find the entrance to the Craft Lab
 Metro: We're a 10-minute walk from the Woodley Park (red line) or Columbia Heights (green line) Metro stations.
 Bus: The D72, D74, C51, and C53 buses stop nearby.
 Parking: Street parking is mostly limited to 30 minutes—walking, biking, or ride share is recommended. There is a parking garage located at 2421 18th St NW, about a block away.  

If you’re running late or need help finding us, just call the store at 202-248-1366