Haunted Trails
2021-10-30 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Experience the Haunted Trail featuring the actors of Macon Little Theatre! Actors will guide you through a series of thrilling haunts.
Timed tickets are $5 per person.
For your safety, closed-toed shoes are recommended on the haunted trail. This attraction is recommended for ages 14 and older.

MUSEUM CLOSED FOR EVENT ON 11/10
2021-11-10 | New York, NY, United States
The Museum of Arts and Sciences will be closed all day on November 10, 2021, for the Festival of Trees Champagne Preview.

Festival of Trees Champagne Preview
2021-11-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
The celebration begins with champagne, decadent food, and festive traditions! Enjoy this year’s exhibition of designer-decorated holiday trees, plus the Sugar Plum Shop, 2nd Annual White Glove Sale of fine art, and fall fashions.
Hors D’oeurves and Desserts Crafted by Natalia Del Basso Orsini, Claire Smith, Fountain of Juice.
Holiday Fashions Presented by Sorella, Previews Interiors & Antiques, and Barney & Stella, LLC.
COVID19: We encourage all guests to follow CDC guidelines.

Festival of Trees Gala
2021-11-11 19:00 - 23:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Dance the night away under the stars with music by the Grapevine Band! Enjoy designer-decorated holiday trees, open bar, and heavy hors d’oeuves by Fountain of Juice. Find a rare treasure in the 2nd Annual White Glove Sale of fine art, or win the coveted Macon Millionaire Raffle!
Macon Millionaire Raffle tickets can be purchased for $50 by calling the Museum at (478) 477-3232.
COVID19: We encourage all guests to follow CDC guidelines.

Nature Explorers: Nature Wreaths
2021-11-20 10:30 - 14:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Have you ever been on a bird walk? Or done pond dipping to learn about invertebrates who live in the water? Nature Explorers is an exciting new partnership with the Georgia Extension Service that will allow families to experience new things to learn about the outdoors!
Nature Explorers activities are FREE for MAS Members, and included with regular museum admission for non-members.
Join us on November 20th to create a nature wreath!

Pop-Up Wildlife Encounter: Washington Memorial Library
2021-12-15 14:00 - 14:30 | Washington Memorial Library, 1180 Washington Ave, Macon, GA, 31201, United States
The Museum of Arts and Sciences is popping up outside of Washington Memorial Library on Wednesday, December 15, from 2-2:30PM! Come learn about a native Georgia animal and see it up close for yourself!
This event is FREE and is funded by the Downtown Challenge Grant.

A Day Out with Santa
2021-12-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Santa Claus is coming to town and visiting the Museum of Arts and Sciences on December 18th!

Visit and take a picture with Santa!
Enjoy some hot chocolate and holiday treats.
Shop in Santa’s Secret Shop.
Make a holiday ornament to take home.
Visit the holiday tree exhibit.

Tickets are $20 for 1 adult and 1 child (age 1 and up), and $5 for each additional person. Tickets are available on Eventbrite here and at the door.

Nature Explorers: Waste Not, Want Not
2022-01-15 10:30 - 14:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Have you ever been on a bird walk? Or done pond dipping to learn about invertebrates who live in the water? Nature Explorers is an exciting new partnership with the Georgia Extension Service that will allow families to experience new things to learn about the outdoors!
Nature Explorers activities are FREE for MAS Members, and included with regular museum admission for non-members.
Join us on January 15th to learn all about composting!
Schedule of Activities:
10:30am-2:30pm:
Craft Activity (Lobby)
Recycling Activities with Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful (Lobby)
Self-Guided Decomposers Scavenger Hunt (Lobby)
Composting Activities with Dr. Heather Bowman-Cutway (Mercer University) (Lobby)
11:00am-11:30am:
Composting Presentation with Dr. Heather Bowman-Cutway (Mercer University) (Auditorium)

Pop-Up Wildlife Encounter: February First Friday [CANCELED]
2022-02-04 18:30 - 19:00 | Prince Park, Poplar Street, Macon, 31201
This pop-up is CANCELED due to weather.

Visit the Family Fun Zone during First Friday from 6:30-7:00 PM to see a native Georgia species up close and learn all about it! The Family Fun Zone is located in the median on Poplar Street between 2nd and 3rd Street.

This event is FREE and funded by the Downtown Challenge Grant. Rain may cancel this event, so stay tuned to our Facebook page for any cancellation updates.

Pop-Up Wildlife Encounter: Fresh Produce Records
2022-02-10 14:30 - 15:00 | New York, NY, United States
Drop by Fresh Produce Records on Thursday, February 10 from 2:30-3:00 PM to see a native Georgia species up close and learn all about it! This event is FREE and funded by the Downtown Challenge Grant.

Nature Explorers: Urban Wildlife
2022-02-19 10:30 - 14:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Have you ever been on a bird walk? Or done pond dipping to learn about invertebrates who live in the water? Nature Explorers is an exciting new partnership with the Georgia Extension Service that will allow families to experience new things to learn about the outdoors!
Nature Explorers activities are FREE for MAS Members, and included with regular museum admission for non-members.
Join us on February 19 to learn all about urban wildlife!
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:
10:30am-2:30pm:
Craft Activity (Lobby)
11am-11:20am:
Wildlife Program with Berkeley Boone (Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center) (Auditorium)
11am-1:30pm:
Wildlife Table with Berkeley Boone (Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center)

Pop-Up Wildlife Encounter: First Friday
2022-03-04 18:30 - 19:00 | Prince Park, Poplar Street, Macon, 31201
Visit us at the Family Fun Zone during First Friday on March 4th to get an up-close and personal visit with a native Georgia animal!
This event is FREE and funded by the Downtown Challenge Grant.

Night With The Artists
2022-03-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
A special Cocktail Reception to benefit the Museum of Arts and Sciences will include gallery talks with the Emerging National X artists, an opportunity to purchase the exhibited works, an open bar, and catering by Fountain of Juice, plus artisanal bourbon tasting.
Tickets are $50 per person, and can be found here.

Nature Explorers: Nature Journaling
2022-03-19 11:30 - 15:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Have you ever been on a bird walk? Or done pond dipping to learn about invertebrates who live in the water? Nature Explorers is an exciting new partnership with the Georgia Extension Service that will allow families to experience new things to learn about the outdoors!
Nature Explorers activities are FREE for MAS Members and included with regular museum admission for non-members.
Join us on March 19 to learn all about Nature Journaling!
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:
10:30 AM-2:30 PM: Hand-Made Journals Activity (Pavilion)
10:30 AM-2:30 PM: Nature Journalling for families with Jessica Kallay (Lobby)
10:30 AM-2:30 PM: Self-Guided Nature Scavenger Hunt (Museum Grounds)

Wildlife Pop-Up Encounter: Visit Macon
2022-03-24 15:30 - 16:00 | Visit Macon, 450 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Macon, GA, 31201, United States
Drop by Visit Macon on Thursday, March 24 to get an up-close and personal look at native Georgia animals! This event is FREE and funded by the Downtown Challenge Grant.

Pop-Up Wildlife Encounter
2022-04-01 10:30 - 11:00 | Z Beans Coffee, 311 Cotton Ave, Macon, GA, 31201, United States
The Museum of Arts and Sciences is popping up outside of Z Beans, located at 311 Cotton Avenue. Drop by on Friday, April 1 between 2:30 and 3 PM to get an up-close and personal visit with native Georgia animals!
This event is FREE and funded by the Downtown Challenge Grant.

Polar Bear Den 2.0
2022-04-05 06:30 - 07:15 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Welcome to Polar Bear Den 2.0! We are taking a familiar event and making it even better.
Tickets for members and non-members are required for this event.
$5 per child(ages 3-6) plus one free adult per child attending. The child must be participating in Polar Bear Den. Only one adult per child.
WARNING: Under Georgia law, there is no liability for an injury or death of an individual entering these premises if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of contracting COVID-19. You are assuming this risk by entering these premises.

Wild Words: Poetry in the Orchard
2022-04-22 14:30 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join the Museum and poets, Gordon R. Johnston and Sandra Meek, for an Earth Day poetry reading in the Edenfield Amphitheater from 6:30-8 PM.

Mammal Mayhem and Pet Show
2022-04-23 06:00 - 12:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join the Museum and their special guests on April 23rd for a day of family fun! Mammals of all ages are invited to come to enjoy a full day of events. Museum visitors can meet the newest members of the Museum’s mammal family, quiz our experts, play games, and create art.
Special demonstrations with the Bibb County K9 Unit at 11 AM & 1 PM.
Pet Show Registration begins at 1PM and the Pet Show begins at 2PM. The Pet Registration fee is $2. Pets of ALL kinds are encouraged to come and compete!
Special Guests include Yellow Rose Farm, Georgia Working Bat Group, Critical Care for Animal Angels, Freedom Fidos, Serving Once More, and MORE!

Nature Lab Sketchbook Series
2022-05-10 13:30 - 15:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Come sketch from the Museum’s collection of natural objects, bugs, shells, fossils, taxidermy and our beautiful gardens. Guidance and direction will be offered by the Curator of Art, Megan McNaught. No experience required. Classes take place on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30pm.
Materials needed: A sketchbook, pencils, erasers, fine tip markers or watercolor pencils and a small brush with a cup for water
Class fees are $100.00 for members, and $125.00 for non-members.
Registration can be completed through Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-lab-sketchbook-series-tickets-323349074787

Train Week Kick-Off
2022-05-21 06:30 - 12:30 | New York, NY, United States
LITTLE RED CABOOSES! Get the opportunity to go inside the Museum of Arts and Sciences’ Seaboard Caboose, and learn all about trains in the process!
In celebration of the restored caboose outside the museum, local railroad historian Ralph Hawkins will offer a 30-minute multimedia presentation on the history of railroad cabooses from 12:15-12:45 PM. What were they for? Why were most red? Why did they disappear? Where are they now? Ralph and his daughter Ella run a large railroad website at www.hawkinsrails.net.
The caboose will be open from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM on Saturday, May 21st. Caboose viewing and activities are included with admission.

Train Week
2022-05-24 06:00 - 2022-05-27 13:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Get the opportunity to go inside the Museum of Arts and Sciences’ Seaboard Caboose, and learn all about trains in the process with an exhibit in the lobby!
The caboose will be open from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, and is included with regular Museum admission.

Tamarin Talk Tuesdays
2022-06-07 08:15 - 08:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Learn all about the MAS Mini-Zoo’s Geoffroy’s Tamarins during Tamarin Talk Tuesdays this summer!

Tech Art Tuesdays
2022-06-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join the Museum every Tuesday this summer for a fun, technology-themed craft activity. This event is included with regular museum admission. If you are a member, it’s FREE!

World Oceans Day at the MAS
2022-06-08 06:30 - 10:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join the MAS and Austin Heil (University of Georgia) in celebration of World Ocean’s Day on June 8th from 10:30-2:30!
Austin Heil is a PhD Candidate in the Science Education department at the University of Georgia. He received a M.S. in Biological Oceanography from Florida State University and worked as a marine biologist for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. Austin’s research has led him to explore many different marine ecosystems, including cool research on deep sea corals and sharks. He currently is in charge of UGA’s Ocean Discovery Summer Camp and outreach for Dr. Mandy Joye, whose research focuses on deep sea ecosystems (ECOGIG).
Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVs) are what scientists use to sample in the deep sea. On World Oceans Day at the Macon Museum, Austin will bring mini ROVs for you to drive. He will also bring along some interesting organisms captured from deep sea ecosystems and (hopefully) some live marine organisms from coastal Georgia.

Critters in the Courtyard Wednesdays
2022-06-08 08:15 - 08:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
What is that bird running around the courtyard next to the Edenfield Bat Cave? What’s the name of the tortoise grazing on the clovers? Learn about the critters in the courtyard next to the Edenfield Bat Cave during Critters in the Courtyard Wednesdays!

Animal Wednesdays
2022-06-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join us on Wednesday afternoons for a fun, animal-themed activity! Summer activities are included with regular admission. For members, it’s FREE!

Megabat Thursdays
2022-06-09 08:15 - 08:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
How big is the wingspan of an African Straw-Colored Fruit Bat? What do they like to eat? Learn all about our African Straw-Colored Fruit Bats during Megabat Thursdays!

Solar Thursdays
2022-06-09 09:00 - 12:00 | New York, NY, United States
Join us on Thursday afternoons this summer for space-themed activities! Summer activities are included with Museum admission and is FREE for members!

Lemur Fun Fact Fridays
2022-06-10 08:15 - 08:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
What is that sound they are making? What do they like to eat? Learn all about our two Ruffed Lemurs during Lemur Fun Fact Fridays this summer!
