Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 1
Celebrate spring with a morning of kid-friendly science fun! At this drop-in event for Members, participate in educational crafts and activities designed for element...
9:00 AM–11:00 AM
Friday, April 7
The unknown nature of dark matter and dark energy stands at the forefront of research in modern cosmology. Join us at the Museum for a free public talk on this captivatin...
7:30 PM–8:30 PM
Saturday, April 8
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 Museum a...
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Monday, April 10
The California Condor is a worldwide symbol of wildlife conservation. A binational recovery partnership including key local players rescued the species from the brink of extin...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Wednesday, May 10
America’s public lands include more than 600 million acres of forests, plains, mountains, wetlands, deserts, and shorelines. Join John Leshy, a leading expert in public...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Saturday, May 13
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 Museum a...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Saturday, May 27
Saturday, May 27–Monday, September 4, 2023
The extremely popular Butterflies Alive! exhibit returns to the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion every summer. Featuring a dazzling...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, June 10
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 Museum a...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Saturday, June 24
Guests will sip and savor 100+ of the Central Coast's best wineries and culinary delights while enjoying a splendid summer afternoon in the Museum's oak woodland along Mission...
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Saturday, July 8
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 Museum a...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM