Week of Events
Public Tours
Take a deeper look into our science studios with a member of our education staff. Join us for a rotation of 30-minute tours showcasing our Artifacts, Rethink Extinct and Biodiversity Science Studios. Day Available: Weekly on Fridays Times Available: 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Ages: All...
SOLD OUT! Wee Explorer Storytime
SOLD OUT! Wee Explorer Storytime
Connect your child with curiosity through the magic of stories! Enjoy a book read-along with a fun hands-on experiment in the Sprouts classroom. All materials provided. Ages: 3 -5 Cost: $5 per child with Museum admission, FREE for Museum Members Advanced registration required.
Collections Live! Geology with Joe
Collections Live! Geology with Joe
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a museum? Museums take care of ‘collections’ – but what does that mean? Collections Live! is a new initiative to turn the Museum ‘inside-out’. Previously backstage activities will be taking place in public spaces – check out what goes...
SOLD OUT! SciNight Workshop: Insect Pinning
SOLD OUT! SciNight Workshop: Insect Pinning
Hear the inside story behind the Museum's stunning BUGWORKS sign. Learn how to do it yourself in this workshop on relaxing and pinning moths and butterflies. Each participant will receive their own pinning board, spreading materials and specimens to take home. Ages: 18+ Cost: $20 per participant (BMS Members save 10%)
SOLD OUT! Behind-the-Scenes Collection Tour: Geology Rocks!
SOLD OUT! Behind-the-Scenes Collection Tour: Geology Rocks!
Did you know the Museum houses more than 700,000 specimens and artifacts? Go behind the scenes to see what few have seen and explore the Museum’s Collection. Tours are approximately two hours in length. Holmes! What kind of rock is this? Sedimentary, my dear Watson. Learn why this and other...
SOLD OUT! Art of Science
SOLD OUT! Art of Science
Create your own science craft and learn how it relates to one of our interactive science studios. All materials provided. Ages: 3 -5 Cost: FREE with Museum admission! Advanced registration required.
SOLD OUT! Arthropodapalooza
SOLD OUT! Arthropodapalooza
Arthropods make the world go round. We invite you to come explore, learn about, and even touch some of the amazing insects and other members of the arthropod family that are part of the BMS living collection in this immersive program brought to you by the Museum's Teen STEM Initiative....
Indigenous Attractions at the Museum
Indigenous Attractions at the Museum
Local retail shop Indigenous Attractions will be joining us Saturdays throughout November, as part of our #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth celebration! Stop by to learn about Indigenous culture and get a head start on your holiday shopping by ethically supporting Indigenous craftsmanship. Some one-of-a-kind crafts made by the Indigenous community will be available for purchase! Indigenous...