Night at the Museum
2023-10-20 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join us for a “creepy crawly” night at the Museum of Art and Sciences! Come dressed in your favorite costume and snap a photo at our photo booth, view the night sky at our observatory and experience special planetarium shows, learn about parasites during a thrilling live demonstration, participate in activities with prizes, and more! This is a family-friendly event that you don’t want to miss! Get your tickets today by going here!

Homeschool Days at the MAS: The Circle of Life
2023-10-25 06:00 - 09:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
The Museum has reserved different days specially for homeschool families to experience their very own field trip! With these days families will have the opportunity to participate in a “choose your own adventure” style field trip that includes program opportunities and all-day admission to the museum. Choose from a variety of themed programs that best fit your families’ educational goals.
During this field trip families will learn all about how animals, plants, and the environment are connected to create an ecosystem where living things survive, thrive, or don’t’ make it out alive!
Field Trips are $9 /a child with 1 free adult per family. At least 1 parent or guardian must be present in all shows and programs. Additional parents/adults are $10 each.
Children 5 and up can participate. Home School Co-Ops of more than 10 are asked to book their own field trip separately.
Create your own experience from several program choices. 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.
Schedule of Programs
Program 1: 10:00-10:45am (Choose 1 to attend)
Live Animal Experience (Transfer Systems; recommended for grades 4-12); Planetarium Show (Evolution of Dinosaurs; recommended for grades 4-12); Nature Trail Tour (The Food Chain; recommended grades K-3)
Program 2: 10:45-11:30am (Choose 1 to attend)
Live Animal Experience (Regional Habitats; recommended for grades K-5); Planetarium Show (Dinosaur Prophecy; recommended for grades K-5); Science on a Sphere (Ecosystems; recommended grades 4-12)
Program 3: 11:30am-12:15pm (Choose 1 to attend)
Planetarium Show (Evolution of Dinosaurs; recommended for grades 4-12); Nature Trail Tour (The Food Chain; recommended grades K-3)
Program 4: 12:15-1:00pm (Choose 1 to attend)
Planetarium Show (Dinosaur Prophecy; recommended for grades K-5); Science on a Sphere (Ecosystems; recommended grades 4-12)

2023 Festival of Trees Champagne Preview
2023-11-08 07:00 - 09:00 | 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, 4th Annual White Glove Sale of fine art, and fall fashions.
Tickets are $50 and will go on sale on September 1st.
Best of Macon Raffle Tickets can be purchased here: masmacon.org/raffletickets

Festival of Trees Gala
2023-11-09 14:00 - 18:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Celebrate with the Museum of Arts and Sciences at the 2023 Festival of Trees Gala!

Dance the night away under the stars with music by the Grapevine Band during the MAS’ annual black tie Gala! Enjoy designer-decorated holiday trees, an open bar, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Find a rare treasure in the 4th Annual White Glove Sale of fine art, or win the coveted Best of Macon Raffle!

Gala tickets are $100 and will go on sale via Eventbrite September 1, 2023!

Best of Macon Raffle Tickets can be bought here: www.masmacon.org/raffletickets

Home School Field Trip Day: Forces of Nature
2024-01-31 05:00 - 08:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
During this Field Trip families will explore different forces of nature such as water, wind, and plate tectonics and how those forces affect our planet and beyond.
Create your own experience from our program choices! Spots are first come, first serve. Check-in begins at 9:45 am in the Museum lobby. Once checked-in you will receive a bracelet indicating your admission to all programs for the day!
Field Trips are $9 /a child with 1 free adult per family. At least 1 parent or guardian must be present in all shows and programs. Additional parents/adults are $10 each.
Children 5 and up can participate. Home School Co-Ops of more than 10 are asked to book their own field trip separately.
Program Descriptions:
“Extreme Animals” – During this live animal experience you will learn about some animals that live in the temperature extremes such as deserts and cold mountain tops.
Recommended for grades K-12th.
“Blast Off to Mars” – During this planetarium show you will visit Mars and explore how forces of nature, such as water, have shaped this red planet.
Recommended for grades K-3rd.
“Dynamic Earth” – During this planetarium show you will explore the inner workings of Earth’s climate system using satellite data and supercomputer simulations while examining how the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere shape our climate.
Recommended for grades 4th-12th.
“Weather” – During this Science on a Sphere program you will learn about the complexities of weather forecasting and what causes weather by looking at real-time data such as cloud cover.
Recommended for grades 2nd-12th.
“Plate Tectonics” – During this Science on a Sphere program you will explore the theory of plate tectonics by examining moving plates on our surface that have changed the landscape for millions of years, causing volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
Recommended for grades 5th-12th.
“Weather Fun” – During this hands-on program, you will learn about some weather instruments and create your own wind vane to take home with you.
Recommended for grades K-3rd.
Tickets Available Here!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-school-field-trip-day-forces-of-nature-tickets-770506093467?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

27th Annual Father Daughter Dance
2024-02-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Welcome to the 27th Annual Father & Daughter Dance!
The Museum of Arts and Sciences is proud to present the 27th Annual Father and Daughter Dance.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day and dance the night away to music curated by DJ Laura Starling of the WDEN Early Morning Crew. Light refreshments will be served throughout the night. With raffle prizes, crafts, and a photo booth, there’s an endless amount of fun to be had.
Reservations are required for this event. Please call the Museum at 478-477-3232 for more information.
Tickets:
Members – $31 Father & 1st Daughter
Non-Members – $41 Father & 1st Daughter
$5 Each Additional Daughter
The event will feature:
Dancing to music spun by Laura Starling of the WDEN Morning Show
Photos in our photo booth by TakeMyPictureDon
Light hors d’oeuvres & drinks
Raffle prizes
Craft to take home
Access to the Discovery House & Museum Store
Tickets Available Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/27th-annual-father-daughter-dance-tickets-794684782577?aff=oddtdtcreator

Night with the Artists: Southeast Contemporary
2024-03-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
The Museum of Arts and Sciences presents its annual Southeastern showcase, featuring four professional artists influencing the direction of American contemporary visual art. We invite you to meet them!
Enjoy bar and hors d’oeuvres, plus an opportunity to purchase work at this cocktail reception honoring our 2024 featured artists. $50 per person.
RSVP to (478) 477-3232 or Online: https://www.eventeny.com/events/southeastcontemporarynightwiththeartists-10146/

Wild Words 2024
2024-04-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Wild Words 2024
Saturday, April 20th (4-6PM). In the Museum of Arts & Sciences outdoor amphitheater.

Enjoy inspirational words from Poets Rupert Fike and Gordon Johnston, plus live music performed by Charlie Thomas and Nina Talon of Sisters of the Blue Moon. Bring chairs, blankets, and picnics! This event is FREE!!

Home School Field Trip Day: Our Fragile World
2024-05-22 06:00 - 09:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
During this field trip families will learn all about the fragile balance of life on our planet. From animals and the environment to human impact and our position in space, we will explore how our “goldilocks” planet might not always be “just right!”
Check out our schedule and programs below!!

Program Descriptions:

“Disappearing World” – During this live animal experience, you will learn the meaning of the words “threatened”, “endangered” and “extinct.” We will also explore programs designed to help save certain animal species, their environments and, ultimately, our world.
Recommended for grades K-12th.

“Space Cats” – During this planetarium show you will view Earth in the future when humanity no longer exists. Cats have evolved into intelligent beings that clean up the debris left behind from humans and go on space missions to clean up space junk.
Recommended for grades K-3rd.

“Firefall” – During this planetarium show you will explore impacts from comets and asteroids that have shaped Earth’s surface throughout time. You will also learn how life’s existence is tied to these space invaders that could wipe out Earth in an instance.
Recommended for grades 4th-12th.

“Climate Change” – During this Science on a Sphere program we will use NOAA’s global climate models generated by supercomputers for surface temperature, sea ice concentration, and sea levels to examine the relationship of Earth’s atmosphere, land, and oceans. We will also discuss how human impact is affecting our global climate.
Recommended for grades 6th-12th.

“Pollination Station” – During this STEAM activity, you will learn about pollination and create your own pollinator to take home.
Recommended for grades K-4th.

Tickets available here! (This Event has Limited Space! Pre-Purchase
Tickets Today!)
https://www.eventeny.com/events/homeschoolfieldtripday-11381/

Bird Day
2024-06-15 06:00 - 12:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Enjoy a day filled with Live Bird Cameras, Educational Bird-Themed Activities, Encounters with the Georgia Falconry Association, Feathered Friends Forever and SO MUCH MORE!!
This event is free with your general Museum Admission and completely free for our Museum Members!

STEAM Labs- Family Edition: Native Pollination (Session 1)
2024-06-26 07:00 - 08:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Native Pollination
The bees are buzzing and the flowers are blooming, but where are those bees buzzing to and what’s blooming? STEAM Lab participants will learn about pollinators, like bees, and how they keep all of our flowers blooming. Participants will also create their very own work of art as they get to know the flowers that call Georgia home. It’s fun for all members of the family!

At MAS we believe the fun of learning doesn’t stop when you grow up, so why not learn and have fun together with the whole family! “STEAM Labs: Family Edition” is specially designed for all members of the family, young and old, to learn and create together.
STEAM Labs will have a science demonstration followed by an art-filled activity you can take home to keep. All members of the family will learn and create together as these activities are designed to work at three different skill/age levels. Each level will be on display during the program so you can choose the level that best suits you!

Level 1– This level is great for small children who also want to participate in making their own creation.

Level 2– This level is ideal for teens to young children. Like all other levels, this art activity is themed around the science demonstration and is easy to create.

Level 3– This level is made for the adult and teen members of the family looking for a project that’s a little more challenging. Create a unique creation that is Pinterest ready!

Come discover, learn, and create with the whole family at “STEAM Labs: Family Edition”!

Tickets Available through this link: eventeny.com

STEAM Labs- Family Edition: Native Pollination (Session 2)
2024-06-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States

STEAM Labs: Family Edition- Constellation Exploration
2024-07-18 07:00 - 08:30, 2024-07-18 10:30 - 12:00 | New York, NY, United States
Take a peek at the stars above and learn about the animal constellations that make up our skies. STEAM Lab participants will learn about stars, constellations, and so much more! Participants will also get to create their very own night sky with constellations using paints and other materials.
At MAS we believe the fun of learning doesn’t stop when you grow up, so why not learn and have fun together with the whole family! “STEAM Labs: Family Edition” is specially designed for all members of the family, young and old, to learn and create together. STEAM Labs will have a science demonstration followed by an art-filled activity you can take home to keep. All members of the family will learn and create together as these activities are designed to work at three different skill/age levels. Each level will be on display during the program so you can choose the level that best suits you!

Level 1– This level is great for small children who also want to participate in making their own creation.

Level 2– This level is ideal for teens to young children. Like all other levels, this art activity is themed around the science demonstration and is easy to create.

Level 3– This level is made for the adult and teen members of the family looking for a project that’s a little more challenging. Create a unique creation that is Pinterest ready!

Come discover, learn, and create with the whole family at “STEAM Labs: Family Edition”!
Time:
We will be hosting the same program at two different times.
Session 1: 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM
Session 2: 2:30 PM- 4:00 PM

Train Talks
2024-07-19 07:00 - 08:30, 2024-07-25 07:00 - 08:30, 2024-07-26 07:00 - 08:30, 2024-08-01 07:00 - 08:30, 2024-08-02 07:00 - 08:30, 2024-08-03 07:00 - 08:30, 2024-08-08 07:00 - 08:30, 2024-08-15 07:00 - 08:30 and 2 more dates | 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!

Reptile Day
2024-07-20 06:00 - 12:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Enjoy a day filled with Educational Reptile-Themed Activities, Programs by the Southeastern Reptile Rescue and SO MUCH MORE!

This event is included in Museum Admission that day and is 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 | 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 | 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.
