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Upcoming Events

Butterfly Pavilion Closing Early Today
Sunday, August 16 – Ongoing
Butterflies Alive! will close early on this day due to a special event. The last entry to the pavilion will be at 3:45 PM.
There may be a line to enter the pavilion, s...
3:45 PM–5:00 PM
Photo Sessions in the Butterfly Pavilion
Sunday, August 16 – Ongoing
Picture yourself with family, friends, or solo in a beautiful garden full of butterflies! Capture the magic of this summer moment in a 20-minute mini photo session with Kri...
4:00 PM–5:30 PM
Dinosaur Safari
Monday, August 17 – 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
Macrophotography in the Butterfly Pavilion
Tuesday, August 18 – 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
Storytime in the Backyard
Wednesday, August 19 – 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
Drop-in Nature Journaling: Birds, Blooms, and Bugs!
Wednesday, August 19 – 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
The Art of  Science: Drawing Butterflies & Moths
Thursday, August 20 – 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
Dinosaur Safari
Friday, August 21 – 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
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, August 22 – 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
Storytime in the Backyard
Saturday, August 22 – 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