Featured Events
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
Friday, July 10 – 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
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
Sunday, July 12 – 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
Monday, July 13 – 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
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
Wednesday, July 15 – 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
Wednesday, July 15 – Ongoing
Open your senses to the vibrant birdsong, fragrant flowers, and fascinating insects that call our region home. Nature journaling is an enjoyable and relaxing practice to in...
2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Thursday, July 16 – 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
