Museum of Arts and Sciences

Fall & Fossil Fest
2023-10-07 06:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA, 31210, United States
Kick-off the Fall Season and the month of International Fossil Day at the MAS! Come enjoy fun outdoor games, fossil activities in the lobby, dinosaur themed planetarium shows, and more! BYOP (bring your own pumpkin) to carve and decorate! Leftovers will be enjoyed by our animals.
Fall and Fossil Fest activities are included with regular MAS admission. Members get in FREE!

Homeschool Day at the MAS: Our Backyard
2023-09-27 06:00 - 09:00
The Museum has reserved different days especially 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 about the world sitting right in their backyards. From animals, to nature, and the sky above, there are so many fascinating features to explore!
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. Reservations are required via Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/688531505267?aff=oddtdtcreator
Children 5 and up can participate. Home School Co-Ops of more than 10 are asked to book their own field trip separately. Seating is limited for certain programs and will be first come first serve. You will receive a bracelet to enter the homeschool day programs.
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 (Animals in Our Backyard; recommended for grades K-12); Planetarium Show (Universe LIVE!; recommended for grades 4-12); Nature Trail Tour (Our Habitat; recommended grades K-12)
Program 2: 10:45-11:30am (Choose 1 to attend)
Live Animal Experience (Animals in Our Backyard; recommended for grades K-12); Planetarium Show (Our Sky; recommended for grades PreK-3); Hands On Activity (Georgia Geo; recommended grades K-12)
Program 3: 11:30am-12:15pm (Choose 1 to attend)
Planetarium Show (Universe LIVE!; recommended for grades 4-12); Nature Trail Tour (Our Habitat; recommended grades K-12)
Program 4: 12:15-1:00pm (Choose 1 to attend)
Planetarium Show (Our Sky; recommended for grades 4-12); Hands-On (Georgia Geo; recommended grades K-12)

Georgia Day
2023-09-16 06:00 - 12:00
Come out and learn all about Georgia- shop from local vendors, explore our nature trail, see native animals, and check out activities in the lobby. There will also be a special appearance from our Moluccan Cockatoo “Georgia”!
Georgia Day activities are included with regular MAS admission. Members get in for FREE!

Polar Bear Den 2.0
2023-08-01 06:30 - 07:15
Welcome to Polar Bear Den 2.0! We are taking a familiar event and making it even better.
Reservations for members and non-members are required for this event. $5 per child(ages 4-6) 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.

Make a Mask Friday
2023-07-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-16 09:00 - 12:00
Create a mask collage that you can wear. Inspired by modern and contemporary artists, you can use your creativity to create an expressive fun portrait. No experience is required, just a desire to express yourself!

Thrilling Science Thursday
2023-07-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-29 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-22 09:00 - 12:00
Join the MAS on Thursdays and create and complete an activity involving Earth and Space Science! Earth & Space Science Thursdays are included in MAS admission. Members are FREE!

Wild Craft Wednesdays
2023-07-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-19 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-12 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-28 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-21 09:00 - 12:00
Join us on Wednesday afternoons for a fun, animal-themed activity! Summer activities are included with regular admission. For members, it’s FREE!

Tech Art Tuesday
2023-07-25 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-20 09:00 - 12:00
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!

Moon Day
2023-07-20 06:00 - 12:00
Celebrate humankind’s first landing on the moon with space-themed activities, special planetarium shows, and a unique live animal experience at 10:30 am! Activities are included with regular museum admission.

Reptile Rendezvous
2023-07-08 06:00 - 12:00
Join us for a day of reptilian family fun! Meet the reptiles of the MAS Mini-Zoo, along with special guests that will be visiting the Museum, including Southeastern Reptile Rescue.
Reptile Rendezvous activities are included with regular museum admission and members get in for FREE!
