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WonderWorks Branson to Celebrate National STEM Day

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National STEM Day is Sunday, Nov. 8, and WonderWorks Branson is celebrating with discounted admission and scientific activities.

Visitors to the upside-down attraction will have the chance to explore and experience the principles of pressure, chemical reactions, and more. Additionally, local residents of Missouri and Arkansas can take advantage of all-day, all-access tickets for $16 plus tax per person on Sunday, according to a press release from WonderWorks Branson.

“Between the exciting science experiments and the sweet local discount, National STEM Day is the perfect time to visit WonderWorks!” WonderWorks Branson General Manager Eric Smith said in the release. “Our whole team is gearing up for an unforgettable, scientific day.”

For National STEM Day, which is recognized annually  around the country on Nov. 8, WonderWorks Branson will be host several special experiments and activities throughout the day. The experiments are all included in with regular admission. At 11 a.m. there will be a Bed of Nails demonstration, at 12:30 p.m. they will host an Elephant Toothpaste experiment, at 2 p.m. there will be a DIY Lava Lamp activity and at 3:30 p.m. they’ll do a Weather in a Jar lab. Additionally, guests can try their hand at origami in the party room throughout the day.

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The celebration will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 11, as the attraction recognizes the 100th Anniversary of historic U.S. Route 66. WonderWorks Branson is commemorating the milestone of the highway, which stretches over 2,400 miles across eight states, with a special ticket flash sale.

“WonderWorks is proud to call Missouri home,” Smith said in the release. “Route 66 is such an important part of our history, so it’s only fitting that we look back at its creation 100 years ago and share the story with our guests. You’ll want to come grab one of our cool graphic t-shirts before they’re gone!”

Throughout the building’s three floors, guests can experience the history of Route 66 with a photo op in the cab of a vintage Route 66 Chevrolet and a visit to the Cruisin’ 66 exhibit, which explores the impact it had on providing people the ability to travel across the country.

To receive the special discounted tickets this Sunday, guests must provide a local I.D. card at admissions. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., WonderWorks Branson features more than 100 interactive exhibits, thrilling rides and an action-packed laser tag arena. For more information or to purchase tickets visit wonderworksbranson.com.

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