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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.
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8 museum event Events Found
Steam Over Spencer: A Live Steam Model Train Event
Steam Over Spencer: A Live Steam Model Train Event. March 5-7, 2026: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The North Carolina Transportation Museum will be home to several large operating model train layouts featuring scale model locomotives that are powered by live steam! Locomotives and railroad cars in a variety of scales will be featured. These locomotives produce their own power from a variety of fuel sources rather than being powered by an electric current through the track. Train rides available Friday and Saturday only.
North Carolina Transportation Museum
$10.00 - Admissi...
$10.00 - Admission Only - Adult: $10, Senior (65+)/Military: $9, Child (3-12): $8. Admission + Train Ride - Adult: $20, Senior (65+)/Military: $18, Child (3-12): $16. Children under 3 are free. Members are free.
3/5/26
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Steam Over Spencer: A Live Steam Model Train Event
Steam Over Spencer: A Live Steam Model Train Event. March 5-7, 2026: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The North Carolina Transportation Museum will be home to several large operating model train layouts featuring scale model locomotives that are powered by live steam! Locomotives and railroad cars in a variety of scales will be featured. These locomotives produce their own power from a variety of fuel sources rather than being powered by an electric current through the track. Train rides available Friday and Saturday only.
$10.00 - Admissi...
$10.00 - Admission Only - Adult: $10, Senior (65+)/Military: $9, Child (3-12): $8. Admission + Train Ride - Adult: $20, Senior (65+)/Military: $18, Child (3-12): $16. Children under 3 are free. Members are free.
In-Person
Mar 5, 2:00 PM ET
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NC Museum of Transportation: All Aboard! Steam Over Spencer
NC Museum of Transportation
Free
3/5/26
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Mar
5
NC Museum of Transportation: All Aboard! Steam Over Spencer
Free
In-Person
Mar 5, 2:00 PM ET
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Girl Scout Day
Girl Scout troops can participate in hands-on STEAM experiences and earn select Girl Scout badges. Programming includes STEM vision board activity for STEM Career badge, tinkering corner drop-in workshop for Craft + Tinker badge, and badge pop-ups for Robotics and Mechanical Engineering badges. Features coding exploration (morning) and friction/forces activities (afternoon). Tickets required for all attendees including Girl Scouts, chaperones, and family members. Tickets are non-refundable.
National Children's Museum
20% discount wit...
20% discount with promo code GSD2026, free for members with code GSD2026Member
3/7/26
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Girl Scout Day
Girl Scout troops can participate in hands-on STEAM experiences and earn select Girl Scout badges. Programming includes STEM vision board activity for STEM Career badge, tinkering corner drop-in workshop for Craft + Tinker badge, and badge pop-ups for Robotics and Mechanical Engineering badges. Features coding exploration (morning) and friction/forces activities (afternoon). Tickets required for all attendees including Girl Scouts, chaperones, and family members. Tickets are non-refundable.
20% discount wit...
20% discount with promo code GSD2026, free for members with code GSD2026Member
In-Person
Mar 7, 2:30 PM ET
Steam
Women In Stem
Girl Scouts
Badges
Coding
Robotics
Mechanical Engineering
Tinkering
Hands-On Learning
Career Exploration
Vision Board
Museum Event
02-08-2026
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Rocket Family Day - 100th Anniversary of Robert Goddard's First Liquid-Fueled Rocket
Get a hands-on understanding of rockets in honor of 100th anniversary of Robert Goddard's first liquid-fueled rocket. Onsite Family Day features rocket-themed activities including making and launching straw rockets, exploring how fins, mass, and noses affect flight, Meet an Expert stations, kids book talk, and story time. American Sign Language interpretation available for kids book talk and story time. Sponsored by Northrop Grumman.
National Air and Space Museum
Free, Timed-Entr...
Free, Timed-Entry Passes Required
3/14/26
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Rocket Family Day - 100th Anniversary of Robert Goddard's First Liquid-Fueled Rocket
Get a hands-on understanding of rockets in honor of 100th anniversary of Robert Goddard's first liquid-fueled rocket. Onsite Family Day features rocket-themed activities including making and launching straw rockets, exploring how fins, mass, and noses affect flight, Meet an Expert stations, kids book talk, and story time. American Sign Language interpretation available for kids book talk and story time. Sponsored by Northrop Grumman.
Free, Timed-Entr...
Free, Timed-Entry Passes Required
Hybrid
Mar 14, 2:00 PM ET
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OMSI After Dark: Brain Storm
The ultimate night out! 21+ event that gathers local vendors, artisans, and science content. Get ready to taste test a local brew, catch a show, or try a science demo - all while exploring the museum's permanent exhibit halls.
OMSI
Free
3/19/26
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Mar
19
OMSI After Dark: Brain Storm
The ultimate night out! 21+ event that gathers local vendors, artisans, and science content. Get ready to taste test a local brew, catch a show, or try a science demo - all while exploring the museum's permanent exhibit halls.
Free
In-Person
Mar 19, 5:00 AM ET
02-10-2026
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OMSI After Dark: Brain Storm
21+ Only event exploring the structure and function of the brain, mind, and psyche. Features vendors, speakers, activities, science demonstrations, planetarium shows, food and beverage samplers. Includes access to featured exhibits, Turbine Hall, all activities, performances, planetarium shows, lectures, and vendors. Valid government-issued ID required for entry. Bars close at 9:30pm, alcohol samples end at 9:45pm. Parking $2 for after-hours events.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
$27.00 - General...
$27.00 - General admission, 15% OMSI member discount available
3/19/26
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Mar
19
OMSI After Dark: Brain Storm
21+ Only event exploring the structure and function of the brain, mind, and psyche. Features vendors, speakers, activities, science demonstrations, planetarium shows, food and beverage samplers. Includes access to featured exhibits, Turbine Hall, all activities, performances, planetarium shows, lectures, and vendors. Valid government-issued ID required for entry. Bars close at 9:30pm, alcohol samples end at 9:45pm. Parking $2 for after-hours events.
$27.00 - General...
$27.00 - General admission, 15% OMSI member discount available
In-Person
Mar 19, 4:00 AM ET
Neuroscience
Brain Science
Adult Education
Museum Event
Science Demonstrations
Planetarium
Interactive Exhibits
Behavioral Neuroscience
After Hours
21+
Omsi
02-11-2026
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OMSI After Dark: Bogs & Swamps
The ultimate night out! 21+ event that gathers local vendors, artisans, and science content. Get ready to taste test a local brew, catch a show, or try a science demo - all while exploring the museum's permanent exhibit halls.
OMSI
Free
4/23/26
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OMSI After Dark: Bogs & Swamps
The ultimate night out! 21+ event that gathers local vendors, artisans, and science content. Get ready to taste test a local brew, catch a show, or try a science demo - all while exploring the museum's permanent exhibit halls.
Free
In-Person
Apr 23, 5:00 AM ET
Ecology
Wetlands
Environmental Science
Science Outreach
Adult Education
Science Communication
Museum Event
21+
02-10-2026
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The Charlotte Gem Preservation Awards
The Charlotte Gem Preservation Awards is the premiere fundraising event for the Charlotte Museum of History. These awards celebrate restoration and building projects in the greater Charlotte region that exemplify the best of historic preservation. A new Education category honors exceptional contributions to the study, teaching, and sharing of history in the greater Charlotte region. The event also honors a 'Charlotte Gem' - someone who actively works to make Charlotte and the Piedmont Region a better place through advocacy, volunteerism, and community support. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Charlotte Museum of History
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5/14/26
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The Charlotte Gem Preservation Awards
The Charlotte Gem Preservation Awards is the premiere fundraising event for the Charlotte Museum of History. These awards celebrate restoration and building projects in the greater Charlotte region that exemplify the best of historic preservation. A new Education category honors exceptional contributions to the study, teaching, and sharing of history in the greater Charlotte region. The event also honors a 'Charlotte Gem' - someone who actively works to make Charlotte and the Piedmont Region a better place through advocacy, volunteerism, and community support. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
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Ticket prices not specified
In-Person
May 14, 2026
Historic Preservation
Education
Awards Ceremony
Fundraising
Architecture
Community Engagement
Charlotte History
Preservation Projects
Educational Excellence
Museum Event
02-14-2026
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