A Science Boom
A Boom in Science
• October 8 through February 7 •
Why is the sky blue? What color is a polar bear really? Do all animals see the same colors as we do? Is color inherent in objects, or does it appear when light interacts with our eyes?
An invitation to take a fresh look and discover that color is more than meets the eye
"Color: An Explosion of Science" invites you to explore color through the lenses of physics, chemistry, biology, evolution, and perception.
Through natural specimens, zoological specimens, minerals, photographs, and striking videos, the exhibition explores how color is produced, how we perceive it, and how living beings use it.
* Be sure to also visit the exhibition "Live and Direct: Color, Perception, and Experience" at the University of Navarra Museum. An exploration of the experience of color that brings together art, science, and philosophy.
A PROJECT BY THE UNIVERSITY OF NAVARRA SCIENCE MUSEUM
CURATORSHIP
• Marta Revuelta, Head of Public Programs, University of Navarra Science Museum.
SCIENTIFIC ADVICE
• Enrique Baquero, Diego Maza, and Ignacio López-Goñi, researchers at the University of Navarra’s College of Sciences.
COLLECTION MANAGEMENT
• Esther Lasheras and David Galicia, collection curators. Science Museum.
• Ana Amezcua, Ángel Chaves, and María Imas, collection technicians. Science Museum.
· OPEN HOUSE ·
Explore the exhibition at your own pace
Visit without an educational guide.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Free admission.
Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Groups of more than 6 people must make a reservation in advance at museociencias@unav.es.
· SELF-GUIDED TOUR ·
Take a tour of the exhibition with your group
A suggestion for exploring the exhibition on your own using educational resources that help you observe, ask questions, and discuss the content.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
• Visit to the exhibition.
• Cards with questions and challenges to accompany the tour.
• Educational guide.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Groups: up to 30 people.
Price: €6 per group.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Advance reservations required: museociencias@unav.es.
· GUIDED TOUR AND WORKSHOP ·
Discover the exhibition and experiment with the science of color
The activity combines a guided tour of the exhibition with a hands-on workshop tailored to the group's age and the curriculum content outlined in the LOMLOE.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
• Guided tour of the exhibition.
• Science workshop tailored to the students' grade level.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Total duration: 90 minutes.
Groups: up to 30 people.
Price: €4 per person*.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Advance reservation required: museociencias@unav.es.
* Scholarships and financial aid are available for students from low-income families. Please contact us.
School Workshops
3rd Grade, 1st and 2nd Grade,
Color: Between Light and Pigment
Students will experiment with light and pigments and discover the role that color plays in nature—for example, in animal camouflage.
3rd, 4th, and 5th GRADE
How is a rainbow formed?
How does light behave? Why do we see objects as a certain color? Schoolchildren will explore these questions through observation, experimentation, and hands-on activities with materials.
6th Grade, 1st and 2nd Years of ESO
Color in Nature: Pigment, Light, or Chemistry?
Students will investigate different ways of producing color using examples from the plant and animal kingdoms. They will discover how some microscopic structures can generate colors without the need for pigments and learn about organisms capable of producing their own light.
6th Grade, 1st and 2nd Years of ESO
Classroom Activities
This activity aims to explore diversity and identity from a scientific perspective. It is carried out using this downloadable educational resource.
DOWNLOAD MATERIALS
· ART AND SCIENCE PACK ·
An experience that combines art and science
The University of Navarra's museums offer you the opportunity to visit the two exhibitions on color and enjoy the related activities and workshops.
MORE INFORMATION
Experiment with color
Bring the whole family to the exhibition “Color: An Explosion of Science” and discover, through simple experiments, how colors are formed, how they relate to light, and what roles they play in nature.
Price: 10 € per person.
October 10 (ages 5–7).
October 24 (ages 8–10).
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Science Building. University of Navarra.
Cooking with Colors: The Science of Pigments on the Plate
In this workshop, participants will discover why fruits and vegetables are the colors they are and how their colors change during cooking. This session explores the chemistry of natural pigments and teaches participants how to make the most of color in the kitchen.
Instructor: Miguel Ruiz-Canela, Deputy Director of the Institute of Nutrition and Health at the University of Navarra.
Price: 27 € per person.
October 23.
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Civican (Avda. Pio XII, 2, Pamplona).
Discover the Secret Life of Colors
Co-organized by: the Science Museum and the University of Navarra Museum.
Civivox Iturrama (24 Esquiroz St., Pamplona).
7:00 p.m.
TUESDAY, OCT. 13,
The Evolution of Beauty. Why Did Nature Become So Colorful?
Richard O. Prum, professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University.
THURSDAY, NOV. 5,
Colors for Survival: Extreme Adaptations in the Animal Kingdom
Enrique Baquero, director of the Department of Environmental Biology at the University of Navarra’s School of Sciences.
TUESDAY, NOV. 10,
Live and Direct: Art and Color Perception
Gabriel Pérez-Barreiro, artistic director of the University of Navarra Museum; and Nathaniel Barrett, a researcher at the institution’s Institute for Culture and Society.
THURSDAY, NOV. 19,
The Role of Color in Chemistry, Fashion, Marketing, and History
Adrián Durán, Ruth Gutiérrez, and José Javier Azanza, professors in the Schools of Science, Communication, and Philosophy and Liberal Arts at the University of Navarra.
More information - coming soon
January.
7:00 p.m.
Location: To be confirmed.
