Train Talks
2024-08-03 07:00 - 08:30, 2024-08-08 07:00 - 08:30, 2024-08-15 07:00 - 08:30, 2024-08-16 07:00 - 08:30, 2024-08-17 07:00 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | New York, NY, United States
Have you ever wanted to see the inside of the Caboose at the MAS?!?!? We have “Train Talks” coming up where you will get to go INSIDE the Caboose and learn all about it! On top of that, it is INCLUDED in your admissions Ticket and FREE for Members!

Homeschool Field Trip Day- To Infinity
2024-08-28 06:00 - 09:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
During this field trip families will explore our new traveling exhibit from NASA, Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe, and other out of this world programming!
Create your own experience from our program choices below. Spots are first come, first serve. Check-in begins at 9:45 in the Museum lobby. Once checked-in you will receive a bracelet indicating your admission to all programs for the day.

This Event is Ticketed. Click HERE to secure your ticket today!

Program Descriptions:
“Origami – A Folding Telescope?!” – During this STEAM activity you will explore the workings of the James Webb Telescope and the art of origami.
Recommended for grades K-12th with program options for K-5th and 6th-12th.

“Travel to Hubble” – During this planetarium show you will visit the Hubble Telescope in space to investigate a strange mystery happening on the Sun.
Recommended for grades K-5th.

“The Incredible Telescope” – During this planetarium show you will discover the history of the telescope from Galileo to the Hubble Telescope and beyond.
Recommended for grades 6th-12th.

“Earth in Space” – During this Science on a Sphere program you will learn about the relationship between the Earth, moon, and sun, and how this relationship causes phenomena such as day and night and seasons.
Recommended for grades 3rd-12th with program options for 3rd-5th and 6th-12th.

Georgia Day
2024-09-07 06:00 - 12:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Come out and learn all about Georgia- shop from local vendors, explore our nature trail, see native animals, and check out activities and Special Guests in the lobby.

Georgia Day activities are included with regular MAS admission. Members get in for FREE!

Train Talks
2024-09-07 07:00 - 08:30, 2024-10-05 07:00 - 08:30, 2024-11-02 07:00 - 08:30 | New York, NY, United States
Come learn about trains at our very own Caboose! These train talks are included in daily admission and have multiple upcoming dates, so be sure to stop by soon!

Bird Walks
2024-09-21 06:00 - 08:00, 2024-10-19 06:00 - 08:00, 2024-11-16 05:00 - 07:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join us for Bird Walks at the MAS! This event is included in your General Admission Ticket for the day!

Homeschool Field Trip Day: To Infinity (Make Up Day!)
2024-09-27 06:00 - 09:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED, MORE DETAILS TO COME
Due to high interest, we are doing a second round of “To Infinity”!!
During this field trip families will explore our new traveling exhibit from NASA, Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe, and other out of this world programming! Create your own experience from our program choices below.
Spots are first come, first serve!! Get your Ticket today by clicking HERE! Check-in begins at 9:45 in the Museum lobby. Once checked-in you will receive a bracelet indicating your admission to all programs for the day.
Program Descriptions:
“Origami – A Folding Telescope?!” – During this STEAM activity you will explore the workings of the James Webb Telescope and the art of origami.
Recommended for grades K-12th with program options for K-5th and 6th-12th.

“Travel to Hubble” – During this planetarium show you will visit the Hubble Telescope in space to investigate a strange mystery happening on the Sun.
Recommended for grades K-5th.

“The Incredible Telescope” – During this planetarium show you will discover the history of the telescope from Galileo to the Hubble Telescope and beyond.
Recommended for grades 6th-12th.

“Earth in Space” – During this Science on a Sphere program you will learn about the relationship between the Earth, moon, and sun, and how this relationship causes phenomena such as day and night and seasons.
Recommended for grades 3rd-12th with program options for 3rd-5th and 6th-12th.

Fall and Fossil Fest
2024-10-12 06:00 - 12:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Come enjoy fun fall activities, special programming, pumpkin carving, and SO MUCH MORE! More info. coming soon!

Lecture with Former NASA Astronaut Joan Higginbotham
2024-10-17 13:30 - 15:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join Us for an Evening of Science!
Meet former NASA Astronaut Joan Higginbotham
Thursday, October 17, 2024 (5:30-7:30PM)
at the Museum of Arts & Sciences!
FREE Community Lecture & Reception

Third African American woman to travel into space
Distinguished 20-year career with NASA as a real life rocket-scientist and astronaut, logging more than 308 hours in space
Inspires audiences with her trailblazing journey into space and beyond, sharing how to tackle any endeavor like a NASA astronaut for success

A retired NASA Astronaut, Joan Higginbotham flew aboard Space Shuttle Discovery in 2006 and became the third African American woman to travel into space. On the nearly 13-day mission, the seven-member crew continued construction of the International Space Station (ISS), embarking on four space walks with Higginbotham operating the station’s robotic arm. A real-life rocket scientist and trailblazing engineer, her journey with NASA began in 1987 as an aerospace technologist at the Kennedy Space Center where she soared through the ranks and participated in 53 space shuttle launches from the firing room. Selected as a NASA Astronaut candidate in 1996, she logged more than 308 hours in space, retiring from NASA in 2007. After her twenty years at NASA, she has held leadership roles with numerous large companies and now runs her own aerospace consulting firm.
She’ll share insights and lessons learned during her distinguished career, while inspiring and captivating audiences with her personal journey of breaking barriers to boldly go where few have gone: space. In doing so, she’ll highlight the keys to succeeding in her missions – including seizing opportunities, being prepared, perseverance, working with diverse teams, and thriving in demanding, high-stakes environments – as well as how these tactics can be applied to any endeavor.
PLUS, see the “Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe”

before it closes on October 26th. Experience the life and history of the Hubble Space Telescope through this interactive and stunning exhibit designed by NASA.

Night at the Museum
2024-10-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
This ticketed Family Event invites you to come in costume and experience a “spooky” night filled with special guest shows from Michael Green, a photo booth, hands on activities, crafts, planetarium shows and SO MUCH MORE!
Tickets Available HERE!

Homeschool Field Trip Day: Arctic Adventure
2025-01-22 05:00 - 08:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
This event is intended for homeschool families (large homeschool groups of 15 or more should book their own field trip through our website). Pre-registration is required which is obtained by purchasing your ticket. Students must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Each student ticket includes ONE free adult ticket. Please pay attention to the grade level recommendations for each program in order to have the best experience. The first program will begin promptly at 10:00 AM. Please arrive at 9:45 AM to check-in.

Programs:

STEAM Activity
“Fantastic Flakes”
Learn about how snowflakes form and make your own art creation to take home!
Recommended for grades K-5th

Science on a Sphere Program
“Ice, Ice, Glaciers”
Explore glaciers and their impacts on our planet.
Recommended for grades 4th-12th

Planetarium Shows
“Amazing Aurorae”
Experience the Northern Lights like never before!
Recommended for K-5th

“Ice Worlds”
Travel to the coldest regions of Earth and our Solar System to learn about the relationship between ice and humans.
Recommended for 6th-12th

Sky Over Macon
2025-01-31 13:00 - 15:00 | GA
Come check out the Sky Over Macon in the Mark Smith Planetarium and, weather permitting, take a look yourself in our very own observatory!

Attendance is included in General Admission that day and is FREE for our Members!

The 28th Annual Father-Daughter Dance
2025-02-07 13:30 - 15:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Come dance the night away at our Sweetheart Dance and create lasting memories with your family! There will be special crafts, door prizes, refreshments, photos and photobooths by TakeMyPictureDon, a dance with DJ Laura Starling, and SO MUCH MORE!
Space is limited, so get your tickets TODAY by following the QR code or clicking HERE

Bird Count
2025-02-14 05:00 - 08:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join us for a Bird Count at the MAS! This event is included in your General Admission Ticket for the day and is FREE for our Members!

Sky Over Macon
2025-02-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States

Bird Walks!
2025-03-15 06:00 - 08:00, 2025-04-19 06:00 - 08:00, 2025-05-17 06:00 - 08:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join us for Bird Walks at the MAS! This event is included in your General Admission Ticket for the day and is FREE for our Members!

Sky Over Macon
2025-03-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Explore space, the constellations, and planets visible from Central Georgia in Sky Over Macon at the Museum of Arts and Sciences. The event includes sky viewing through museum telescopes and Planetarium shows in the Mark Smith Planetarium.
The event begins at 6 pm and regular Museum admissions apply. The Planetarium seats 120, and seating is on a first-come, first served basis. This show is not recommended for children younger than 4 years old. Children 3 and under will not be admitted.
Join us in the Observatory after the Planetarium’s Sky Over Macon show to see the real night sky through our telescopes! Observing, which is free for all, begins after the Planetarium show and lasts until 10:00 pm if the sky is clear.

Lemur Visit!
2025-04-19 06:00 - 2025-04-20 09:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Come see our furry friends on Saturday between 10am-1pm, weather permitting! They cannot wait to see everyone!

Sky Over Macon
2025-04-25 15:30 - 17:00 | GA
Come see a planetarium show about the night sky in our own town! Weather permitting, the observatory will be open to look at the stars yourself! Remember, your admission ticket tomorrow will include this experience and it is FREE for our Members!
The Planetarium Show will begin at 7:30 and late seating is not permitted!

Artist Talk: Gregor Turk
2025-04-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Gregor Turk, the artist behind the fascinating exhibit “Remnantspective” will be coming to the MAS on TUESDAY! Come hear about his story behind the art STRAIGHT from the artist himself! This event is FREE and you will NOT want to miss it!
