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Museum Events

Member Appreciation Month Begins
Tuesday, September 1
It's a great time of year to be or become a Member! September is Member Appreciation Month, and we’re showing our gratitude for Members with special events.
Member Ev...
12:00 AM
Storytime in the Backyard
Wednesday, September 2 – Ongoing
Join us for fun and learning in the outdoors as Museum staff and volunteers share a brief story of nature and science at the stump circle in the Museum Backyard, follo...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Storytime in the Backyard
Saturday, September 5 – Ongoing
Join us for fun and learning in the outdoors as Museum staff and volunteers share a brief story of nature and science at the stump circle in the Museum Backyard. This progr...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Storytime in the Backyard
Sunday, September 6 – Ongoing
Join us for fun and learning in the outdoors as Museum staff and volunteers share a brief story of nature and science at the stump circle in the Museum Backyard. This progr...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Last Day to Visit the Butterfly Pavilion
Monday, September 7
Labor Day (Monday, September 7) is the last day to visit the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion this summer. Butterflies Alive! is a special exhibit that requires $3 tickets in add...
10:00 AM–4:30 PM
A Day of BEEing
Wednesday, September 9
Join National Geographic explorer and conservation photographer Krystle Hickman on a one-hour visual journey demonstrating what it’s like to spend a whole day beeing...
6:00 PM–7:00 PM
Star Party
Saturday, September 12
The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through our state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope. Join Muse...
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Donuts & Dinos for Members
Sunday, September 13
Members are invited to attend our annual Member Appreciation Breakfast with PBS Kids character Buddy the Dinosaur! Sip coffee or juice and enjoy donuts while relaxing...
9:00 AM–10:00 AM
Backyard Closing Early
Saturday, September 26
The Backyard will close at 1:00 PM for a private event on September 26.
Interested in hosting a special event at the Museum? Visit our facility rentals page.
1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Register for Fall & Winter Break Camps
Friday, October 2
Registration for Nature Adventures™ fall and winter break camps opens at 3:00 PM on October 2! Explore offerings and details on our Nature Adventures page.
3:00 PM–11:00 PM