Featured Events
Wednesday, July 1 – 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
Thursday, July 2 – Ongoing
Art lovers ages 16 and up, come get inspired by the pollinator plants and winged wonders of Butterflies Alive! Guided by Madi of Loud Flower Art Co, you’ll carve your...
5:00 PM–7:30 PM
Saturday, July 4
The Sea Center closes at 3:00 PM on July 4 due to Independence Day street closures.
3:00 PM–5:00 PM
Sunday, July 5
Registration for this workshop is now at capacity.
Learn the basics of preparing insects for scientific or hobbyist collecting in this hands-on workshop for ages 15 and up....
Learn the basics of preparing insects for scientific or hobbyist collecting in this hands-on workshop for ages 15 and up....
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Monday, July 6
Butterflies Alive! will close early on July 6 due to a special event. The last entry to the pavilion will be at 4:15 PM.
There may be a line to enter the pavilion...
There may be a line to enter the pavilion...
4:15 PM–5:00 PM
Wednesday, July 8 – 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
Thursday, July 9 – Ongoing
Seeking a little tranquility at the end of a busy summer day? As a free added benefit of membership, celebrate summer’s golden hours surrounded by fluttering butterfl...
5:30 PM–7:00 PM
Saturday, July 11
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...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Monday, July 13
Basking Sharks were once highly abundant off the West Coast of North America. Throughout the twentieth century, increased fishing activity and targeted eradication devastat...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Tuesday, July 14 – Ongoing
Grab your macro lens and spend 90 minutes surrounded by winged wonders in the beautiful garden of Butterflies Alive! Amateur and professional shutterbugs ages 16 and up are...
5:00 PM–6:30 PM
