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The Art of Science: Drawing Natural History
Thursday, August 28
Join our drop-in community drawing sessions for art lovers ages eight and up! Stretch your creative muscles as you sketch animals in pencil, drawing inspiration from the an...
2:30 PM–3:30 PM
Dinosaur Safari
Friday, August 29 – Ongoing
Join one of our experts for a time-traveling safari tour through Prehistoric Forest! At 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM brave young adventurers will learn all about our favorit...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, August 30 – 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 at the Sea Center
Sunday, August 31 – 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
Shark Sundays
Sunday, August 31 – Ongoing
Learn about shark biology from our experts as they make sure the animals in Shark Cove at the Sea Center are healthy and satisfied. Enjoy a 15-minute interpretive talk by a...
11:30 AM–11:45 AM
Member Appreciation Month Begins
Monday, September 1
It's a great time of year to be or become a Member! September is Member Appreciation Month, and we’re showing our gratitude for Members with special events, discounts...
12:00 AM
Last Day to Visit the Butterfly Pavilion
Monday, September 1
Labor Day (Monday, September 1) is the last day to visit the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion this summer. Butterflies Alive! is a special exhibit that requires $3 tick...
10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Fall Shows Begin in Gladwin Planetarium
Tuesday, September 2
It's time for the fall schedule in Gladwin Planetarium, with one live, interactive show every weekday and four shows each Saturday and Sunday! Learn about th...
1:30 PM–2:00 PM
Galactic Atmospheres & Galactic Rain
Friday, September 5
Looking at spiral galaxies like our own, the spiral disk of gas and stars hogs our focus. The big spherical halo of gas that engulfs such systems is the underappreciated ga...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, September 6 – 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