September 13, 2026 Date
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Donuts & Dinos for Members (ft. Buddy the Dinosaur)
Sunday, September 13
Members are invited to attend our annual Member Appreciation Breakfast and meet PBS Kids character Buddy the Dinosaur! Sip coffee or juice and enjoy donuts while relaxing w...
9:00 AM–10:00 AM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, September 13 – Ongoing
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM
Meet PBS Kids Character Buddy the Dinosaur
Sunday, September 13
All are invited to attend a special opportunity to meet PBS Kids character Buddy the Dinosaur! Budson "Buddy" Rexander is an orphaned young Tyrannosaurus rex who was separa...
10:30 AM–1:00 PM
Shark Sundays
Sunday, September 13 – Ongoing
Learn about shark biology from our experts as they make sure the animals in Shark Cove at the Sea Center are healthy and satisfied. Enjoy a 15-minute interpretive talk by a...
11:30 AM–11:45 AM
Backyard Closed for Maintenance
Monday, September 14 – Ongoing
The Museum Backyard and Nature Center will be closed for maintenance from September 14 through September 16. We apologize for the inconvenience.
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Science Pub: Fire – History, Science and Practice
Monday, September 14
Fire, like all forces of nature, has shaped and continues to shape the landscapes and the built environments that all Californians—two-legged, finned, feathered, and...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Volunteer Open House
Tuesday, September 15
Want to share your interests in nature and science? This is the place for you! Meet and mingle with staff and volunteers and enjoy light refreshments as you learn about vol...
10:00 AM–11:30 AM
Backyard Closed for Maintenance
Tuesday, September 15 – Ongoing
The Museum Backyard and Nature Center will be closed for maintenance from September 14 through September 16. We apologize for the inconvenience.
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sea Center Closed for Training
Wednesday, September 16
On Wednesday, September 16, the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf will be closed for our annual staff retreat. The Museum will be open as usual, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Backyard Closed for Maintenance
Wednesday, September 16 – Ongoing
The Museum Backyard and Nature Center will be closed for maintenance from September 14 through September 16. We apologize for the inconvenience.
10:00 AM–5:00 PM