Science

College of Southern Idaho Herrett Center for Arts and Science Explore the galaxy at the Faulkner Planetarium, view Stone-Age tools in the Ancient Technologies Gallery, spy celestial objects through one of the world's largest fully handicapped-accessible public telescopes. 315 Falls Ave., Twin Falls, ID; +1 208 732 6655.

Discovery Center of Idaho Create a tornado or lightning, build monumental Keva-block structures, blow a three-foot tall bubble, grocery-shop like a grownup in a toddler market, buy fingerprint kits and other scientific wares at the gift shop. 131 Myrtle St., Boise, ID; +1 208 343 9895. Fee.

Idaho Museum of Natural History Stare down the massive skeleton of a stegosaurus at the "Dinosaur Times" exhibit, try your hand at a science experiment in the learning lab, examine art and artifacts of the Shoshone tribe. 5th Ave. & Dillon St., Pocatello, ID; +1 208 282 3168. Fee.

Wolf Education and Research Center Meet a recently adopted pack of wolves and learn the story of the Sawtooth Pack, once the subject of study for noted biologist Jim Dutcher; take a guided tour of the facility to learn about the region's wildlife conservation challenges. Reservations required for guided tour. 518 Joseph St., Winchester, ID; +1 208 924 6960. Fee.