Full STEAM Ahead! WonderWorks Branson, MO, Brings Science to Life for National STEM Day November 8,2025

Families!! Traveling to Branson, MO, with the family first full week of November by any chance? Check this out…

BRANSON, Mo. – (October 2025) – Science-loving families and individuals will not want to miss celebrating National STEM Day at WonderWorks Branson on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The day will be full of fun educational activities, with something of interest for everyone. Catch special experiments and demonstrations at select times throughout the day, which are included with a standard admission ticket. This is an excellent time for everyone to learn science in an interactive and memorable way.

“Take your weekend to the next level at WonderWorks’ STEM Day celebration! We’re breaking out our lab coats and leading several exciting science experiments throughout the day,” said Tim Church, education sales manager at WonderWorks Branson.

“Full STEAM Ahead” is the motto of National STEM Day at WonderWorks Branson. STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) can be found all around us, so this special day will put these important topics in the spotlight. The mission of WonderWorks is to spread a love of learning while providing fun opportunities to do it, each one perfect for inquisitive minds of all ages. While the upside-down laboratory is a year-round provider of “edu-tainment,” the special National STEM Day celebration will take things to the next level, featuring exciting interactive science experiments that will give guests hands-on, close-up looks at all the wonders of STEM/STEAM. 

All day long, guests can create dancing art in the party room and catch special experiment sessions, including:

11:00 am – Miniature Bed of Nails

12:30 pm – The Blow-Up Puffer Fish

2:00 pm – The Mirage Maker Hand Illusion  

3:30 pm – A New Paper Airplane Lab

The experiment sessions will provide an up-close look at some of the various ways that science plays a role in the world around us. Visitors will learn about topics, such as the principles of pressure, chemical reactions, optical illusions, aerodynamics, and more. 

National STEM Day is also an excellent time for young minds to explore careers in STEM fields, as WonderWorks Branson unveils a newly revised “I THINK, Therefore I STEM” exhibit. The new exhibit will feature exciting facts and engaging interactive elements to help guests learn about careers in the world of aviation. Aspiring pilots will be inspired by the opportunities this career field holds and by knowing that the sky is not the limit!

Held yearly, National STEM Day,

is dedicated to promoting more interest in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It also often focuses on STEAM, which includes the arts as a core tenant. WonderWorks Branson offers a youth art gallery, celebrating the important role that the arts play in the community. They are proud to offer many STEM programs throughout the year.

“Hands-on learning is our specialty here at WonderWorks, so we love hosting special events that take guests’ experience to the next level!” said Brenda Dent, general manager at WonderWorks Branson. “Plan your family’s adventure soon.” 

The OZART Contest is now also accepting submissions for the 2025/2026 exhibition. The annual youth art contest invites students from Missouri and Arkansas to submit their artistic masterpieces for the chance to have them displayed in the Wonder Art Gallery. Now is also the time for local teachers to prepare their student nominations for the upcoming WonderKids program, which focuses on student achievement in and around the classroom. Submissions for the WonderKids program open on November 8, 2025. To get more information on these and other programs offered, visit the site at:  https://www.wonderworksonline.com/branson/stem-programs/. 

The over 100 interactive exhibits at WonderWorks Branson have been designed to provide guests with a fun and memorable way to learn more about various topics. They also offer numerous STEM/STEAM activities and eventsthroughout the year. WonderWorks provides group rates, team-building activities, field trips, corporate event packages, family reunion space, and more. There are several event packages and group rates available with advanced reservations. WonderWorks Branson offers over 48,000 square feet of family-friendly, engaging activities. The park is open daily from 10 am to 9 pm this fall. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the website:https://www.wonderworksonline.com/branson. 

About WonderWorks

WonderWorks, the upside-down adventure, is a science-focused indoor amusement park for the mind that holds something unique and exciting for visitors of all ages. There are three floors of nonstop “edu-tainment,” featuring over 100 hands-on and interactive exhibits that serve to challenge the mind and spark the imagination. WonderWorks has locations in Orlando, Pigeon Forge, Myrtle Beach, Panama City Beach, Syracuse, and Branson. For more information visit: WonderWorksBranson.com and follow @WonderWorksBranson on Facebook, @WonderWorksBR on X (Twitter), @WonderWorks_BR on Instagram, and @WonderWorksOfficial on TikTok.