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The Art of  Science: Drawing Butterflies & Moths
Thursday, July 2 – Ongoing
Join us for a drop-in community drawing session! Stretch your creative muscles and train your skills with guidance from education staff as you examine the antique scientifi...
1:30 PM–2:30 PM
Block Printing Among the Butterflies
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
Dinosaur Safari
Friday, July 3 – Ongoing
Join one of our experts for a time-traveling safari tour through Prehistoric Forest! Brave young adventurers will learn all about our favorite dinosaurs: where they lived,...
1:30 PM–2:00 PM
Sea Center Early Closure
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
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, July 5 – 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
Butterfly Pinning with a Curator
Sunday, July 5
Learn the basics of preparing insects for scientific or hobbyist collecting in this hands-on workshop for ages 15 and up. Choose from a selection of showy butterfly species...
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Dinosaur Safari
Monday, July 6 – Ongoing
Join one of our experts for a time-traveling safari tour through Prehistoric Forest! Brave young adventurers will learn all about our favorite dinosaurs: where they lived,...
1:30 PM–2:00 PM
Butterfly Pavilion Closing Early Today
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...
4:15 PM–5:00 PM
Storytime in the Backyard
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
The Art of  Science: Drawing Butterflies & Moths
Thursday, July 9 – Ongoing
Join us for a drop-in community drawing session! Stretch your creative muscles and train your skills with guidance from education staff as you examine the antique scientifi...
1:30 PM–2:30 PM