Museum Events
Saturday, June 6 – 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, followed b...
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Thursday, June 11 – Ongoing
Seeking a little tranquility at the end of a busy summer day? As a free added benefit of membership, celebrate summer’s golden hours surrounded by fluttering butterfl...
5:30 PM–7:00 PM
Saturday, June 13 – 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...
There may be a line to enter the pavilion, s...
3:45 PM–5:00 PM
Saturday, June 13 – 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
Saturday, June 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 Muse...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM
Sunday, June 14 – 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...
There may be a line to enter the pavilion, s...
3:45 PM–5:00 PM
Sunday, June 14 – 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
Monday, June 15
Nature Adventures™ summer camps begin June 15! Explore offerings and details on our Nature Adventures page.
10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Monday, June 15 – 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
Wednesday, June 17 – 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
