Invention Convention

NEW for 2012! Take part in real science experiments at Hagley's Science Fair, part of this year's Invention Convention!

Hagley’s popular family event continues its tradition of innovation by emphasizing environmental initiatives both at the event and in the community. We have renewed our partnership with Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County to reuse donated gadgets at our Tinkering Tables. In addition, Goodwill will have bins at Invention Convention to collect items for resale in its stores. Also, Delaware Solid Waste will recycle as much of our waste as possible.

Invention Convention encourages innovation, creativity, and imagination in young people through science, technology, and engineering. At the Tinkering Tables, children take apart gadgets to see how they are made. They can then make their own “invention” at the Create-an-Invention room. Everyday household items are used to make their invention. Afterward, children receive a patent from the Hagley Patent Office. Science shows will once again be part of the event. New science demonstrations and interactive performances will actively engage families.

Refreshments will be available from the Belin House Organic Café.

Please donate your unneeded electronics and appliances such as DVD players, telephones, keyboards, computers (without the monitors), and answering machines. Items may be delivered to the Hagley Visitor Center during open hours.