Museum of Arts and Sciences

Fulldome Film Festival - Art Immersive Week
2020-08-27 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Enjoy the Fulldome Film Festival – Art Immersive Week, in the Planetarium every afternoon at 2 pm. Seating is limited to 35 visitors and will be handled on a first-come-first-served basis.
Today’s Films:
Deep Sigh (6:05 minutes)*
Disconnection (9:45 minutes)*
Echo (4 minutes)*
Emersive (5:30 minutes)
Fractal Time (11 minutes)*
Paradoxa (9:37 minutes)*
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.

Fulldome Film Festival - Art Immersive Week!
2020-08-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States

Fulldome Film Festival - BEST OF FEST Night!
2020-08-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Didn’t have time to view all of the films in this year’s Fulldome Film Festival at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon, Georgia? You’re in luck! We have created a playlist of the best films in this year’s festival, just for you.

JUST IN! THIS IS THE “BEST OF THE BEST” LINEUP FOR TONIGHT!
Worlds Beyond Earth (25 minutes) [Jurors Special Mention]*
Deep Sigh (6 minutes) [Best Short Award winner]
Fractal Time (11 minutes)
Echo (4 minutes)
[intermission]
Paradoxa (9:37 minutes) [Best Immersive Award winner]
Microcosmos (5 minutes)
Material Ondulatoria (17 minutes)
Emersive (5:30 minutes)

Not being shown tonight:
Indirect Actions [Best Long Form]
Tickets will be required at entry and will not be sold at the door. Masks are required.
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.

Fulldome Film Festival - Art Immersive Week!
2020-08-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2020-08-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Enjoy the Fulldome Film Festival – Art Immersive Week, in the Planetarium every afternoon at 2 pm. Seating is limited to 35 visitors and will be handled on a first-come-first-served basis.
Today’s Films:
Horizons of the Future (26 minutes)
Microcosm (5 minutes)
Optical Memory (5:15 minutes)
Thames Times Squared (5 minutes)*
Fragile Voices (7 minutes)*
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.

Bird Day at the MAS
2020-09-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join us at the MAS to Discover More about Raptors (birds of prey)! We will have special guests, the Georgia Falconry Association in the lobby along with crafts and other activities. There will also be two bird shows in the Auditorium at 1 pm & 3 pm with Pete Griffin. All of the extras are included with regular museum admission. Don’t forget, masks are required at all times in the Museum.

Planet Extravaganza
2020-10-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join the Museum of Arts and Sciences for a special planetarium show and telescope event to celebrate the appearance of the three most exciting planets in the sky: Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter. First, we will look at these planets in outer space in the Mark Smith Planetarium. We will then move to the Planetarium roof to look at these three spectacular planets up close through the telescopes!
Age Limit: Because we will be viewing from the roof of the planetarium, we are limiting attendance to those who are age 12 and over. Attendees of all ages should be ready to accept instructions from museum staff with good humor.
High Heels: The planetarium’s roof is made of soft asphalt. No high heels on the roof, please.
We will limit this event to 35 people. Masks are required.
The museum’s front doors will open at 6:30.
Planetarium show at 7 p.m.
Sky viewing begins at 7:45 p.m.

FREE Art Gallery Viewing & Lecture - "The Covering: A Retrospective Celebrating Wini McQueen"
2020-10-25 13:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
The MAS will open its doors for a FREE special Sunday event! Come by for the last day of “The Covering: A Retrospective Celebrating Wini McQueen” exhibition. Tour the art galleries from 1-5 pm. At 3 pm join us in the Auditorium for the premiere of “The Covering,” a film on Wini’s work, followed by a Q&A-style lecture and Bowen Award presentation with the artist, Wini McQueen.
1 PM-5 PM: Galleries Open for viewing
3 PM: Premiere of the film, “The Covering,” followed by a Q&A-style talk and Bowen Award presentation with Wini McQueen. There will be limited seating for this event and will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis.
Proudly sponsored by:
Bowen Award Fund
Dunlap Williamson Fund

Hunters of the Night
2020-10-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Come and enjoy an evening in the Peyton Anderson Orchard with MAS Raptor Manager, Pete Griffin, as he talks about Georgia’s “Hunters of the Night.” The show beings on the Edenfield Stage in the MAS Amphitheater. Bring your blankets and chairs and join us for a live owl show along with descriptions of their ability to live in the areas surrounding the museum.
Tickets are required and cannot be purchased at the door.

Heroes & Villains Ramble - A Family Halloween Event
2020-10-31 18:00 - 21:00 | GA
Let your family be transported into the world of Heroes & Villains with the actors of the Macon Little Theatre. Actors will be staged throughout the Peyton Anderson Orchard at the Museum of Arts and Sciences and will give your family a Halloween-Fun Evening you won’t soon forget. Afterward, join them on our amphitheater stage for a spooky story and a craft in the MAS Pavilion. All activities are outside, socially distanced, and family-friendly.
These are timed-tickets, and everyone in attendance is required to reserve a spot (even those babies) for this event to help ensure social distancing policies. Don’t forget those masks, and have a great time!

Science Saturday on the Lawn
2020-11-07 14:45 - 15:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
https://masmacon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Science-Saturday-Bonus-Program-1.mp4
Saturday, November 7 at 2:45 pm
Free with MAS admission
Bring a blanket or lawn chair
Join Dr. Jeffrey Hugdahl, Professor and Chair of Chemistry at Mercer University, for a fun afternoon in the Peyton Anderson Orchard amphitheater for a program of a little chemistry, a little physics. There will be demonstrations that make you go “oooooohhhh,” demos that are really cold, some that are really hot, even some with a little risk. If you are not careful, you might even learn something! And, it’s all free with MAS admission.
In the event of rain, we will move into the Shurling Pavilion.

Festival of Trees VIP Champagne Preview
2020-11-11 11:00 - 14:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Stroll through Georgia’s Gallery and enjoy a glass of sparkling champagne and beautiful music while you preview dozens of designer-decorated holiday trees. Get first pick from our first Treasures of the Vault sale; your chance to own a piece of Museum history, curated by our Art Curator, Kristy Edwards. Preview this year’s hottest holiday fashions in the lobby, and visit the Sugar Plum Shop and Museum Made Gifts for unique holiday gifts in the auditorium!
Holiday Fashion Show presented by Sorella, Previews Interiors & Antiques, and Barney and Stella.
Guest appearance by harpist Betsy Fitzgerald.
Masks and the desire to have a fabulous time are required for this event.

Festival of Trees Gala
2020-11-12 19:00 - 23:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Welcome to the 2020 Festival of Trees! The Museum of Arts & Sciences is proud to be celebrating the 34th Anniversary of this important annual fundraiser. With the challenges of COVID-19, the generous support of this community’s people and businesses is critical for us to continue our mission of providing dynamic cultural and educational opportunities throughout Central Georgia.
This year’s Gala will feature a few new changes to go along with its return to the MAS. The evening will begin with a preview of the Festival of Trees Exhibition in the art galleries. Get first pick from our first, Treasures of the Vault sale; your chance to own a piece of Museum history, curated by our Art Curator, Kristy Edwards. There will be gourmet boxed dinners by Fountain of Juice offered on the beautifully decorated Shurling Pavilion and dancing with the Grapevine Band on the Edenfield Stage in the Peyton Anderson Orchard. Open bars will be located in each area to enjoy signature cocktails and more.
Thanks again for your support!

Drive thru Art Show at Triangle Arts Macon
2020-11-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Triangle Arts Macon, 206 Lower Elm Street, Macon, GA, 31206, United States
Check out the student works in the “Wunderkammer” on November 13th at the Triangle Arts Drive-thru Art Show. Cindy Quan-Hong, the art teacher at Springdale Elementary, presents 22 pieces of her children’s art. Colin Penndorf will be judging the show. Children’s art is often fun and always uplifting. Tickets are one per car and are available for $5 plus fees on Eventbrite or $10 at the door.
Also displaying works at the Drive-thru art show are Kevin Scene Lewis and Johnny Mo. All of their work will be for sale and will support Triangle Arts Macon and the artists. For more information, check out the Triangle Arts Macon website.

MAS After Dark
2020-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
The Museum of Arts and Sciences will be open this Thursday from 7 pm – 9 pm for adults 21+. Enjoy a beer or seltzer on us as you walk through the art galleries or play in the Discovery House. We will also be offering two shows in the Planetarium: 1 show will be a traditional live curated star show, the other will be a Fulldome Film selection. You must be 21 years old or older to enjoy this event. Tickets are required and limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. Masks and social distance are required while inside the facility.

Do You Believe? - A Family Holiday Movie Night
2020-12-12 17:00 - 20:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, dinner, and your sweet tooth, and settle down for a long snuggle as you watch the movie Polar Express with the family at the MAS Amphitheatre. Your ticket includes a reserved spot to watch the movie, hot cocoa (coffee for the adults), and cookies galore!
Seating begins at 5 pm and the movie starts at 6 pm.
Tickets are $20/one adult & one child; $5/each additional child; $10/each additional adult; $20/adult couple. Reservations are required. Rain cancels the event.

Christmas Tree-O - An Outdoor Christmas Play
2020-12-19 02:00 - 03:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join us Saturday, December 19th for the children’s Christmas play, “Christmas Tree-0.” This play is presented by the Macon Little Kids Theatre and will be held on the Edenfield Stage at the MAS Amphitheatre. Tickets are required and there are two showtimes. Get your tickets here.

Polar Bear Den 2.0
2021-01-05 10:30 - 11:15 | 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 2-5) plus one free adult per child attending. Free for members.
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.

Mini-Zoo Closed for Cleaning
2021-01-11 23:00 - 2021-01-15 06:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
The Mini-Zoo is closed this week for its annual deep cleaning.

MAS After Dark
2021-02-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
The Museum of Arts and Sciences will be open from 6pm – 8pm for adults 21+. Enjoy a beer or seltzer on us as you walk through the art galleries or play in the Discovery House. We will also be offering a live curated star show in the Planetarium. You must be 21 years old or older to enjoy this event. Tickets are required and limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. Masks and social distance are required while inside the facility.

Self Portrait Class
2021-02-15 15:00 - 15:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Embark on an internal adventure of introspection, meditation, and contemplation while looking carefully and thoughtfully at one’s own countenance. Self-portraits have been a popular artistic challenge for artists and seekers for eons. Join MAS Curator of Art, Kristy Edwards, each Monday for thirty minutes as she offers you meditations and exercises in self-awareness and discovery through the time-honored tradition of the self-portrait. Then work carefully in the privacy of your own home.
This event concurs with the showing of works by William Segal, who, for his whole lifetime, engaged in seeking clarity and stillness through spiritual study and painting. It’s all in the quiet, slow looking. Participants’ works will be invited to be shown alongside Segal’s in this group/community collaboration.

Pure Barre Pop-Up
2021-02-17 18:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
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.

Still Life Class
2021-03-15 16:00 - 16:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
The second of three events of our introspective painting/ art adventure involves setting up and looking carefully at a still life of one’s choice. Join artist and Art Curator, Kristy Edwards, on Mondays at 3:00 for encouragement and suggestions on how to set up, light, and approach a still life work of art. No size, medium, or subject limitation.
Meant as a contemplative and meditative project, Edwards will help by informing participants on the life and work of William Segal, whose works hang in the Elam Alexander Gallery. Participants’ works will be invited to be shown alongside Segal’s in this group/community event.

Polar Bear Den 2.0
2021-04-06 11:30 - 12:15 | 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 2-5) 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.

Mammal Mayhem & 64th Annual Pet Show
2021-04-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join the Museum and their special guests on April 10th 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. The Bibb County Sherriff’s Department K9 Unit will have presentations in the Edenfield Amphitheater at 11 AM and 1 PM.
The Annual Pet Show is a fun family event hosted every year by the Museum of Arts and Sciences’ Museum Guild. Celebrating its 64th year this year, the Annual Pet Show is the longest-running event in the Museum of Arts and Sciences’ history. This event will be located in the Edenfield Amphitheater. The cost is $2 per pet registered, or free with Museum Admission for Mammal Mayhem.
PET SHOW REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 1 P.M. AND PET JUDGING BEGINS AT 2 P.M.
Join us on April 10th for the cost of admission. Zuri and JoJo also are very excited to announce their birthday wish list! To our surprise, the needs are few but important so we felt we should share! Bring a gift from the list below and show your support for one of the Museum’s favorite missions of animal education.
Zupreem Fruit Blend Pellets (Parrot Size)
Zupreem Natural Blend Pellets (Parrot Size)
Pine Shavings
Aspen Shavings
Food Storage Containers (All Sizes)
Animal Carriers and Crates (All Sizes)
Parrot Toys
Towels (All Sizes)
Paper Towels
Gift Cards for Pet Supplies Plus, PetSmart, or Walmart
Admission Prices:
Museum Members: FREE
Adults (18+): $10
Children (3-17): $5
Students (with ID): $7
Seniors (62+) & Military (with ID): $8
Masks are required and must be worn at all times inside the Museum.

Landscape Class
2021-04-12 15:00 - 15:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
The third of three community invitations at slow looking and careful seeing, join Art Curator and arts, Kristy Edwards in creating/painting the landscape. As we move outdoors after a pandemic winter, spring will offer us a renewed view of life and nature. In conjunction with the William Segal Show hanging in the Elam Alexander Gallery, our community works will be hung alongside this master of meditation’s art.
You are free to join together here at the grounds of MAS on the Sweetgum trail; in-person weather permitting, or free to choose something lovely in your own backyard. Each Monday, for 30 minutes, Edwards will offer tips and encouragement in careful study and contemplation of the world in view around us.

Lemur Fun Fact Friday
2021-05-14 12:15 - 12:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join the Mini-Zoo staff as they present a show, from the Lemur habitat, about what makes these amazing primates so unique. This event is included with regular museum admission.

Wild Wednesday at the MAS: Birds of Prey
2021-05-19 19:00 - 20:00 | New York, NY, United States
Join us for an evening with the birds- birds of prey that is! Spend the evening in the Peyton Anderson Orchard with MAS Raptor Program Director, Pete Griffin, and Curator of Living Collections, Sharron Cornacchione, as they talk all about birds of prey! Bring your blankets and chairs and join us for a live owl show along with a discussion of their natural history.
This program will be held in the Edenfield Amphitheater beginning at 7:00 pm (weather permitting). The cost of admission is $10 for non-members and $5 for members. Tickets are available at the door.
For more information please contact the Museum of Arts and Sciences at 478-477-3232 or info@masmacon.com.

Quarter Moon Friday
2021-05-21 21:00 - 23:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
The Museum of Arts and Sciences is excited to announce the beginning of a new tradition: Quarter Moon Fridays. Once a month, on the Friday night nearest the quarter moon, we will be having a special planetarium show followed by a visit to the observatory. The museum doors will open at 8 p.m., the planetarium show will begin at 8:45, and telescope viewing will begin at 9:30.
Why Quarter Moon Friday?
A partially illuminated moon allows one to see mountains and craters in a way that is impossible when the moon is full. Because the moon follows its own schedule, Quarter Moon Friday will not fall on the same Friday night each month. So be sure to check our website for the exact schedule.
Will the whole museum be open?
The art galleries and the museum store will be open. However, the Discovery House will be closed.

Train Week
2021-05-22 10:00 - 2021-05-29 16:00 | 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!
Caboose viewing is included with admission. The caboose will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the days that the museum is open.
