Museum of Arts and Sciences

World Oceans Day: Hands-on Activity
2018-06-08 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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 | GA
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.

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 | GA
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: Fingerprint Bug Jar
2018-06-13 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.

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

Zoo Crew In Training: One Day Workshop
2018-06-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2018-07-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2018-07-19 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
2018-06-21 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!

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

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 | GA
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 | GA

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 | GA
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 | GA
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.

Pure Barre Pop-Up Yoga - around the Science On A Sphere
2018-07-17 18:00 - 19:00 | GA
Join Pure Barre Macon along with the Museum of Arts and Sciences for a FREE Yoga Pop-Up Class around the “Science on a Sphere.” Space is limited; sign up at purebarre.com/ga-macon.
Bring your own water and yoga mat. You must be 18 years old to attend. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Contact Pure Barre Macon at 478-757-8561 or macon@purebarre.com with any questions.

Cosmic Thursday - Exoplanets
2018-07-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States

Pet Portraits & Pinot
2018-07-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join us for an evening of painting and good friends. Don’t worry; painting experience is not needed. The instructor, Arrin Freeman, will guide you step-by-step. We will pre-sketch your pet on a 16×20 inch canvas before the class.
Tickets: Members- $40, Non-Members- $45
This event is BYOB (bring your own beverage). You must be at least 18 years old to participate and at least 21 years old to drink alcoholic beverages.
Reservations are required. Due to supplies and limited space, there will be no refunds.
Send us a photo of your pet no later than July 16. Only one pet per painter.
Email your pet photo to bcunningham@masmacon.com. The file must be in jpg format.
You can also bring a print to the Museum for us to scan. We will return photo on the night of the event.
The mug-shot style is best. Use good lighting and make sure your subject is in focus.
We will provide cups and bottle openers. We will not supply ice or any beverages.

Super Science Saturday - Bugs, Bugs, Bugs
2018-07-21 10:00 - 16:00 | GA
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!
Learn about all kinds of fun facts about insects and arachnids.

Cosmic Thursday - Magnetic Fields & the Sun and Make an Aurora
2018-07-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States

Corks and Collage
2018-07-27 18:00 - 21:00 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join us for an evening of painting and good friends. Don’t worry; painting experience is not needed. The talented instructor, Beth Guest, will guide you step-by-step. We will provide the canvas, paint, brushes, and bees. The bees will be pre-cut from pages of old Museum books. Beth will then show you how to decoupage the bees and paint with acrylics to create a fun and unique piece of artwork. This event is BYOB (bring your own beverage). You must be at least 18 years old to participate and at least 21 years old to drink alcoholic beverages. Will will provide cups and bottle openers. We will not supply ice or any beverages.
Museum Member: $35 • Future Member $45
includes canvas and all supplies for painting
Reservations are required. Due to supplies and limited space, there will be no refunds.

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Mars VIP Rooftop Viewing
2018-07-27 22:00 - 23:30 | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Join the Museum of Arts and Sciences for a special viewing of the planet Mars
from the rooftop of the Mark Smith Planetarium.

Mars viewings from the planetarium rooftop will be offered every half hour beginning at 10:00pm and ending at 11:30pm (weather permitting). Choose your tickets according to the time you would like to come: 10pm, 10:30pm, 11pm, or 11:30pm. Then, come out a few minuets early and join us on the pavilion. We will have snacks and beverages for purchase while you wait.
There will also be opportunities to view Saturn and Jupiter from the parking lot and Observatory. This event is not handicapped or stroller accessible. School-aged children are welcome with a purchased ticket. We do not recommend any child under the age of 5.
Tickets do not include inside access to the Museum or the “Sky Over Macon” show. If the weather is bad, a refund will be issued back to your card. Refunds will not be issued at the front desk unless you purchased your ticket there.

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Super Science Saturdays - Solar Saturday
2018-07-28 10:00 - 16:00 | GA
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!
Learn about the power of the Sun in preparation for NASA’s July 31 launch of the Parker Solar Probe, traveling closer to the Sun than ever before.
