The 20-foot table of periodic elements intrigues high school students. Rocks, shells, skulls, furs, antique items from everyday life and a variety of musical instruments play to the mind and senses of the curious of all ages. Raven Hill is a place where knowledge in different scientific disciplines and its respective place in history and art is shared with anyone willing to look, listen and ask questions. One of the more popular attractions at the center is the critter collection. While it may not be Dr. Doolittle's office, the center's resident animals offer interaction with exotic creatures.
Guests have the opportunity to handle rare snakes, spiders, lizards and birds.
Raven Hill works to meet its educational goals in many ways. In addition to exhibits and displays and ongoing classes, programs build connections with the arts with a wide variety of enriching creative experiences. Stained glass, ceramics, drawing and painting courses inspire an artistic understanding of the links between nature and science. For example, professional glassblowers present regular demonstrations, introducing scientific concepts involved in the ancient art form. Lively learning adventures take place amidst several buildings, including the main museum house, an outdoor pavilion, the print shop and lapidary studio and a vintage one-room schoolhouse.