Museum and Sea Center open daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
January 15, 2025 Date

Upcoming Events

Birds of Winter with Sophie Cameron
Wednesday, March 5
Eight-week field courseWednesdays, January 15–March 5, 2025Meet-Up Locations sent via e-mail
Join expert birder Sophie Cameron at some of the region’s best wint...
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
The Art of Science: Drawing Big Cats & Wild Dogs
Thursday, March 6
Has it been a while since you stretched your creative muscles? Leap back into art with inspiration from the antique hand-colored lithographs of Big Cats & Wild Dogs. Mu...
3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Beyond UFOs: Science’s Search for Extraterrestrial Life
Friday, March 7
Is there really life beyond Earth? Reports of UFOs are unlikely to give us an answer, but science may soon be able to. In this free talk, author and astrophysicist Jeffrey...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Star Party
Saturday, March 8
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...
7:30 PM–10:00 PM
Astronomy After Hours: Member Planetarium Shows
Friday, March 14
Members, come join us for exclusive access to the Gladwin Planetarium. Each month, our Astronomy Programs presenters will guide you through a special topic presentation wit...
5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Beach Cleanup
Sunday, March 16
Be part of the solution to marine pollution! Come gain community with fellow ocean-lovers, and earn community service hours if you need them to graduate. 
Meet us on&n...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Star Party
Saturday, April 5
Please note: To avoid a conflict with another event, this Star Party in April 2025 occurs on the first Saturday of the month, rather than the usual second Saturday.
The Pal...
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Astronomy After Hours: Member Planetarium Shows
Friday, April 18
Members, come join us for exclusive access to the Gladwin Planetarium. Each month, our Astronomy Programs presenters will guide you through a special topic presentation wit...
5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Beach Cleanup
Sunday, April 20
Be part of the solution to marine pollution! Come gain community with fellow ocean-lovers, and earn community service hours if you need them to graduate. 
Meet us on&n...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Star Party
Saturday, May 10
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