Museum Hours
| Sunday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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Homeschool Class: Global Explorer (Ages 8-10)
February 1, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
At the Museum
Grab your passport and get ready for a trek through the foreign lands of the museum. Learn how to survive a night in the frozen Arctic and how to stay
Family Nature Walk at Powdermill
February 4, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
Join us as we hit the trails for a guided nature walk! We’ll meet in the atrium of the Powdermill Nature Center at 2 pm before heading outside to ex…
Homeschool Class: Environmental Science 2
(High School
February 6, 9:00 am – 11:30 am
At the Museum
This winter, explore the realms of atmosphere and climate change in the second of this year’s three-part Environmental Science series. Examine E…
Homeschool Class: Storybook Science (Ages 5-7)
February 6, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
At the Museum
Immerse yourself in beloved stories as we read, act, and experiment together. Explore storybook curiosities from dragons to mermaids and search for th…
Super Science Saturday: Women and Girls in Science
February 11, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
At the Museum
Are you ready to change the world? Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science by exploring how women, girls, and non-binary people have…
Moriarty Science Seminar: “Follow Your Nose: How birds use scent to find mates, assess rivals, and recognize relatives”
February 13, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Online
R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar Presents: “Follow Your Nose: How birds use scent to find mates, assess rivals, and recognize relatives” Spea…
Educator Workshop: Seasonal Cycles
February 21, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
At the Museum
Help develop new learning tools that promote youth engagement in science and explore the Youth Equity + STEM framework. Team up with scientists and ed…
Super Science Saturday: Nature’s Palette
March 11, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
At the Museum
Investigate the patterns, shapes, and colors all around us. See dazzling iridescent insects and watch them appear to change color as you take a closer…
Protected: Teen Night: Artistry in Science
At the Museum
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Game Night at Powdermill Nature Reserve
March 18, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
Learn and play the award-winning game Wingspan. Bird enthusiasts and board gamers love the game, which features beautiful artwork, fun bird facts, and…
Educator Workshop: City Nature Challenge
March 28, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
At the Museum
Help your students contribute their experience and expertise to a global community science project! This workshop will explore the surprising biodiver…
Game Night at Powdermill Nature Reserve
March 31, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
Learn and play the award-winning game Wingspan. Bird enthusiasts and board gamers love the game, which features beautiful artwork, fun bird facts, and…
Woodcock Walk at Powdermill Nature Reserve
April 1, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
What makes that noise that sounds like “Peent” in the night? Woodcocks! Join us as we track down these amazing timberdoodles to hear and s…
Game Night at Powdermill Nature Reserve
April 5, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
Learn and play the award-winning game Wingspan. Bird enthusiasts and board gamers love the game, which features beautiful artwork, fun bird facts, and…
Woodcock Walk at Powdermill Nature Reserve
April 7, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Powdermill Nature Reserve
What makes that noise that sounds like “Peent” in the night? Woodcocks! Join us as we track down these amazing timberdoodles to hear and s…
