If Julius Caesar had used his brain, he’d have stayed away from the Senate that day and heeded the advice of his Soothsayer. The Museum of Discovery is offering an opportunity to user yours today.

March 10-16 is International Brain Awareness Week and to commemorate, the Arkansas Chapter of Society of Neuroscience has partnered with the Museum of Discovery to present Brain Awareness Day on Saturday, March 15 at the museum.

Representatives from the Center of Toxicological Research, The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Hendrix College and University of Central Arkansas will provide  hands-on activities about the brain throughout the museum that will include optical illusions, creating brains out of molds, MRI examples, explanations of brain freeze and diseases that affect the brain, cognitive function games and more.

For more information, contact 501-396-7050.

Museum of Discovery’s mission is to ignite a passion for science, technology and math in a dynamic, interactive environment.

Museum Information
Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm; Sunday: 1-5 pm; Closed Mondays except major holidays and in summer.
Admission: $10 adults; $8 ages 1-12; free under 1; members free
Phone Number: 501.396.7050