Check out our calendar below for special programs and activities to plan your fun-filled adventure, or just pop by any day we’re open during our regular museum hours—we promise you’ll always find something to do.
Advance ticket purchases are encouraged but not required. You can purchase tickets here.
Hours of Operation:
Temporarily closed 9/14-10/17
New Hours Beginning October 18
Closed: Monday & Tuesday
Members Only: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9:30 – 10 AM
Open to the Public: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 10 AM – 3:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM
Holiday Hours:
The museum is closed on the following holidays: Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Humans have always been fascinated with flying like the birds. Kites may seem like they are just for fun, but history shows kites are much more than a toy. Ancient Chinese used kites in battle and exploration. 18th century scientists used kites to study weather and electricity. The Wright Brothers would not have been able to invent the airplane without Read more about Day Camp: Go Fly a Kite »
*Sold Out* Join us for a morning of Spooktacular fun including a spider craft, story and song time, and even trick-or-treating! Click here to register! Per our security protocol, guests are required to enter through our staff entrance located on the 1st floor – bypassing the 2nd floor lobby entrance. Walk underneath the 2nd floor bridge near the canal and you will find this Read more about Not So Spooky Toddler Time »
Halloween is here! Come in your favorite not-so-scary costume! We’ll go trick or treating to different Explore and More exhibits- there will be so many snacks and yummy treats. We’ll have 5 little pumpkins story time, special Halloween themed crafts, songs and games! AGE & PARTICIPATION This class is designed for ages 3-4. $15 per child. Purchase includes one adult/caregiver Read more about Explore Even More: Halloween »
It’s not only magic In the air, it’s science too! Get ready for hands-on, messy activities for your imaginative engineer. Witches & Wizards from Wonderland Character Entertainment will be leading exciting and mysterious science experiments, arts and crafts, and story time. This one-hour class will be absolutely PACKED with fun. Don’t forget your magic wand! Best suited for ages 4 Read more about Science Wizards Class »
Wear your Halloween costume and get ready for a “BOO-tiful” time! There will be fun Halloween yoga poses, mindfulness activities, music to dance and move to, a“witches brew” that we will make with fun objects, plus a special Halloween guided relaxation time at the end of class! For Children Ages 3-8 with parent/caregiver • Space is limited, registration is required! Read more about Halloween Kidding Around Yoga Class »
Join us for a night at the museum with haunts and hops! Wear your favorite costume or Halloween gear and enjoy appetizers, a candy station, an open bar of wine and beer, and the evening’s signature spooky cocktail on our fourth floor and Rooftop Terrace. This is a 21+ event! Let's have some skele-fun! Tickets: $50 | Event proceeds help Explore Read more about Haunts & Hops »
Calling all little ghouls and goblins, join us for a Spooktacular celebration as we transform the entire museum into a not-so-spooky Halloween extravaganza! Wear your costume, bring your trick-or-treat bag and get ready for some thrilling indoor fun! Activities throughout the museum include: trick-or-treat stations,make your own pumpkin launchers, a meet & greet with special character guests, face painting, temporary Read more about Spooktacular »
Calling all little ghouls and goblins, join us for a Spooktacular celebration as we transform the entire museum into a not-so-spooky Halloween extravaganza! Wear your costume, bring your trick-or-treat bag and get ready for some thrilling indoor fun! Activities throughout the museum include: trick-or-treat stations,make your own pumpkin launchers, a meet & greet with special character guests, face painting, temporary Read more about Spooktacular »
Calling all little ghouls and goblins, join us for a Spooktacular celebration as we transform the entire museum into a not-so-spooky Halloween extravaganza! Wear your costume, bring your trick-or-treat bag and get ready for some thrilling indoor fun! Activities throughout the museum include: trick-or-treat stations,make your own pumpkin launchers, a meet & greet with special character guests, face painting, temporary Read more about Spooktacular »
Double, double, toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble… some wicked witches are BACK at Explore and More! Silly, mysterious, and only a little bit scary the 3 Salem Sisters from Wonderland Character Entertainment will be sharing Halloween themed snacks, crafts, and stories fit for every witch and ghoul! This class will be hands-on and immersive, and filled to Read more about Salem Sisters Class »
Calling all little ghouls and goblins, join us for a Spooktacular celebration as we transform the entire museum into a not-so-spooky Halloween extravaganza! Wear your costume, bring your trick-or-treat bag and get ready for some thrilling indoor fun! Activities throughout the museum include: trick-or-treat stations,make your own pumpkin launchers, a meet & greet with special character guests, face painting, temporary Read more about Spooktacular »
Double, double, toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble… some wicked witches are BACK at Explore and More! Silly, mysterious, and only a little bit scary the 3 Salem Sisters from Wonderland Character Entertainment will be sharing Halloween themed snacks, crafts, and stories fit for every witch and ghoul! This class will be hands-on and immersive, and filled to Read more about Salem Sisters Class »
Calling all little ghouls and goblins, join us for a Spooktacular celebration as we transform the entire museum into a not-so-spooky Halloween extravaganza! Wear your costume, bring your trick-or-treat bag and get ready for some thrilling indoor fun! Activities throughout the museum include: trick-or-treat stations,make your own pumpkin launchers, a meet & greet with special character guests, face painting, temporary Read more about Spooktacular »
