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Maximus Gallery Reception
 

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Jeff Grossman
Telephone: 805-682-4711 ext. 114
Email: jgrossman@sbnature2.org
 

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We offer a variety of unique and exclusive events for our members throughout the year!

Annual Members’ Party

A special night for our entire family of members! We kick-off the summer and our summer exhibition with an evening filled with fun – including a BBQ and activities for the whole family on this special evening.

Members-only after-hours party to see GIANTS: African Dinosaurs, created by Project Exploration.

Annual Members Party: Event Tickets
Mission Creek campus
Friday, May 9, 2008



Exclusive Members Preview: CAMOUFLAGE

This members-only event offers an exclusive preview of the new summer show CAMOUFLAGE at the Sea Center. Marine predators and prey alike cloak themselves in camouflage to hide in plain sight. Learn the secrets of blending, patterns, disguises, and mimicry. Sharpen your observation skills and see if you can find the clever critters that deceive to survive.

Camouflage
Friday, May 16, 2008
5:30-7:00 PM
Ty Warner Sea Center





Member- Only After Hours

Come join us on five Tuesday evenings this year. Explore GIANTS: African Dinosaurs, created by Project Exploration. Be awed by our new Mineral and Gem Hall. Later this summer enjoy the opening of our spectacular new Bird Diversity Hall. So bring a picnic dinner to enjoy creek side, but only if you’re a member. We’ll leave the Museum open from 5:00–7:00 PM. The Tuesday nights are; May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19 and September 16.

Enjoy a Members only After Hours at the Ty Warner Sea Center. Sharpen your observation skills and see if you can find the clever critters that deceive to survive In CAMOUFLAGE. July 17, 2008, 5:00–7:00 PM.


Conversations with a Curator

This unique evening reception includes a special opportunity for members to view seldom seen collection items and learn more about the current research activities of the Museum’s curators.

November 6, 2008


Maximus Gallery Preview Receptions

Members-only opportunity to preview the newest exhibition in Maximus Gallery the night before the show opens to the public.

New Treasures
Coming May 2008
New Treasures, showcasing some of the Museum’s
latest acquisitions.





Evening with the Executive Director

An exclusive opportunity for upper level members to meet with the Executive Director to discuss future plans for the Museum.

October 9, 2008

Annual Patron Dinner

Celebrate the Museum’s Anniversary each year with an elegant evening including a cocktail hour, dinner, and a special presentation.

January 22, 2009

Patron DinnerPatron Dinner



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