Museum of Arts and Sciences

Cancelled: 4:00 Public Planetarium Show
2018-06-01 14:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
The Mark Smith Planetarium is hosting this year’s first annual FullDome Film Festival (August 16-19, 2018). We will be holding private screenings today from 2-7pm. There will be a public Planetarium Show at 11:30 am.

Cancelled: 11:30am & 2:00pm Planetarium Shows
2018-06-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
The Mark Smith Planetarium is hosting this year’s first annual FullDome Film Festival (August 16-19, 2018). We will be holding private screenings today from 10:00 am-3:00 pm. There will be no public Planetarium Shows at 11:30 am or 2:00 pm. We will hold a regular public show at 4:00 pm

Super-Science Saturday: Butterfly Day
2018-06-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join us every Saturday this summer for Super Science Saturday. Each Saturday will feature a project or craft with a unique theme. These sessions are free with regular paid Museum admission.

Tamarin Talk Tuesday
2018-06-05 12:15 - 12:30
Join the Mini-Zoo staff as they present a show from the Tamarin habitat, about what makes these little mammals so unique. This event is included with regular museum admission.

Scien-Terrific Tuesday: Painted Rocks
2018-06-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join us every Tuesday through July 24 for a fun STE+aM related craft. This craft is included with regular Museum admission.

Bug Mania Wednesday: Lady Bug Finger Puppet
2018-06-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join us every Wednesday this summer for a buggy lesson and craft. This event is included with regular Museum admission.

Zoo Crew In Training: One Day Workshop
2018-06-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2018-06-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2018-07-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Feed a critter, clean a habitat, observe animals, learn about their lives and discover the jobs necessary to run a mini-zoo. Students will shadow Mini-Zoo staff in daily activities. May include handling small animals. Students will receive a certificate of completion.
Required: Wear close-toed shoes and working clothes; bring sack lunch; fill out the health and permission form.
Ages: Rising 5th, 6th, and 7th Graders

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Cosmic Thursday
2018-06-07 13:00 - 16:00, 2018-06-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join the Museum every Thursday this summer for fun facts and projects relating to outer space and our solar system. This event is included with regular Museum admission. If you are a member, it’s FREE!

Lemur Fun-Fact Friday
2018-06-08 12:15 - 12:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join the Museum every Friday afternoon at Zuri’s habitat for fun facts and lessons about our newest addition to the Mini-Zoo. This event is included with Museum admission. If you are a member, it’s FREE!

World Oceans Day: Hands-on Activity
2018-06-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Celebrate World Oceans Day with us at the Museum with a fun ocean-related activity. This event is included with Museum admission. If you are a member, it’s FREE!

Super Science Saturday: Get Outdoors Day
2018-06-09 10:00 - 16:00

Bzzzzzy Garden Lunch & Learn: Planting to Attract Pollinators
2018-06-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
A Bibb County Extension Master Gardener volunteer will share information about creating a pollinator-friendly garden and establishing sustainable habitats for pollinators.
Keith Fielder, Putman County Cooperative Extension agent, and Master Beekeeper will be covering topics related to habitat and pollination in the garden. Keith is an educational speaker for beekeeping organizations across Georgia, the United States, and internationally.
Date: Monday, June 11, 2018
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 at the Museum
(12:00 – 1:00 enjoy lunch & lecture in the new Pavilion)
(1:00 – 2:00 Q & A in the Native Plants Garden)
Cost: $ 15 members; $20 future member
includes lunch and drink provided by Fountain of Juice
Space is limited and reservations are required for lunch. Reserve your spot by June 7th.

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Scien-terrific Tuesday
2018-06-12 13:00 - 16:00

Bug Mania Wednesday: Fingerprint Bug Jar
2018-06-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States

Bug Day
2018-06-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join the Museum of Arts and Sciences as we celebrate BUGS!
We will have unique vendors set up throughout the Museum as well as games, crafts, treats and special shows.
Special Guests & Extras Include:
Forsyth Road Animal Clinic – Talking about “The Bugs That Bug Our Pets”
Ray & Kim Foster – Master Bee Keepers
Tanner Cleveland Sparks – UGA Entomology Department
Scoots & Scales
Vermicomposting
Bug Tattoos
Bug Crafts in the Classroom
Bug Coloring
Roach Races

Special Shows in the Auditorium:
1 pm: Learn about Bee Keeping
3 pm: Gardening for Insects and Insects in Our Yard

All of these extras are included with the cost of regular Museum admission.

Anime Manga Art Class
2018-06-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
This short three-day anime art course consists of 6 specialized lessons. During the class, we will focus on methods and skills to help students learn how to draw anime and manga style art. Also, the course will focus on assisting students to find their style and methods within the art form. Each lesson will have a specific topic and activity for students to complete and take home with them. These lessons aim to not only teach them about how to draw anime style art but also to give them tips and tricks to help them with their self-teaching beyond the classroom.
This three-day class will be held on June 18, 20, and 22nd from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Class fee includes all three days.
Attendees will be taught by the Museums’ talented staff member, Lauren Turner. She is a Wesleyan graduate with a degree in Studio Art.
Age Requirements: Rising 6th – 12th graders
$50/Museum Members; $60/Non-Members. Payments must be made before the class to reserve your seat. This class is non-refundable due to limited seating and materials supplied.
What to bring: Just yourself. The Museum will supply all materials.

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Bug Mania Wednesday: Coffee Filter Butterfly Craft
2018-06-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States

Super Science Saturday: Dragonflies, Lady Bugs & Bees, Oh My!
2018-06-23 10:00 - 16:00

Bug Mania Wednesday: Paper-roll Bee Craft
2018-06-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States

Make Your Own Constellation
2018-06-28 10:00 - 11:00
Create your own lighted 3-D constellation panel to hang in your room. You can design a constellation of your own or use real constellations that you will see in a unique planetarium experience as models.
Cost: $ 15 members; $ 20 Future members
For ages 8-12 years old.

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Cosmic Thursday - Make a Mars Rover
2018-06-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States

Super Science Saturday: Asteroid Day
2018-06-30 10:00 - 16:00

Cosmic Thursday - Cratering Experiment & Making a Moonscape
2018-07-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States

Super Science Saturday - Robotics
2018-07-07 10:00 - 16:00
Join us every Saturday this summer for Super Science Saturday. Each Saturday will feature a project or craft with a unique theme. These sessions are included with regular paid Museum admission. If you’re a member, it’s FREE!
Simple robotics activities to help understand how our Giant Insects move.

Bug Mania Wednesday
2018-07-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States

Cosmic Thursday - Water Fun
2018-07-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States

Reptile Rendezvous
2018-07-14 10:00 - 16:00
Join us for a day of family fun. We will feature opportunities to meet a host of reptiles that call the Museum home, as well as special guests, speakers, and vendors who will be on hand to answer all of your wildest reptile questions.
