Bug Day 2013
The Museum of Arts and Sciences will host Bug Day — an annual event and one of our most popular “Fun Family Days” — on Saturday, June 15, 2013, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Bug Day will feature close encounters with many types of bugs and insects from the Museum’s living collection in the Mini-Zoo, plus special bug-related exh ...
Colorful Cosmos
The Museum of Arts and Sciences received a grant through the Smithsonian Affiliates program called Youth Capture the Colorful Cosmos, which is designed to introduce students to observing space through the MicroObservatory Robotic Telescopic Network at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Students can control the telescopes by requestin ...
Camp Discovery 2013
Camp Discovery at the Museum of Arts and Sciences opens the worlds of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STE+aM) to children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade. Camp Discovery summer camp general registration is open now and advance registration is required! The Museum’s live animal shows, planetarium shows, envi ...
Ladson and Emerging Artists
The Museum of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce that we are featuring works by Macon native Charles Ladson and several rising stars from regional Master of Fine Arts programs in a special exhibition entitled, Charles Ladson and 6 Emerging Artists. The exhibition will be on display at the Museum from April 12 through August 25, 2013. The con ...
Wild Music
Close your eyes and listen to the… melodies that begin each new day rhythms that fill our cities and countryside sounds that lull us to sleep every night. Experience the sounds and songs of life and investigate the origins of music! Wild Music: Sounds & Songs of Life — a remarkable exhibition that celebrates every note of every player in ...
The Human Gyroscope
The Human Gyroscope in the Museum’s lobby is just one of the many new interactive exhibits the Museum of Arts and Sciences acquired recently from the former Fort Discovery National Science Center in Augusta. Recently purchased from the National Science Foundation, the Human Gyroscope is a fun and exhilarating immersive experience that gives ...
About MAS
Serving an audience of all ages and many interests, the Museum of Arts and Sciences (MAS) is a community resource of life-long learning and enrichment for all visitors. As Georgia’s only cultural institution devoted to the arts and sciences and largest general purpose museum in the state, MAS seeks to engage visitors, evoke wonder, stimulate curio ...
The Story of Apollo
The Story of Apollo, an exhibition of selected space-related items from the extensive collection of local resident Rob Sumowski, was on display in the Newberry Hall science gallery immediately adjacent to the entrance of the Mark Smith Planetarium. (more…)
Grand Re-Opening!
The Mark Smith Planetarium at the Museum of Arts and Sciences recently reopened to much excitement and fanfare after undergoing a major renovation that results in a new and truly unique digital venue. Now, in the digital age, the Planetarium continues its mission of bringing discoveries in space to Central Georgia and the southeast. Members of the ...
Art
The Museum presents art ranging from modern masterpieces to recent works by young, emerging artists. The Museum’s permanent collection—acquired over 55+ years—reveals a focus on art by Southern painters, Georgia folk pottery and contemporary traditions, and gifts to the Museum by regional collectors.
Science
The Museum provides attractive, accessible, interesting, entertaining and educational programming about science, scientists, and the processes and outcomes of scientific exploration. The Museum engages the community with its planetarium, observatory, mini-zoo, interactive displays, and more.
Humanities
The Museum supports the traditions of cultural literacy, critical inquiry, and civic engagement. The Museum connects to visitors of all ages through its exhibitions, special events, classes and hands-on activities, while telling the story of the region and its history, philosophy, religion, literature, and art.
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Bug Day 2013
The Museum of Arts and Sciences will host Bug Day — an annual event and one of our most popular "Fun Family Days" — -
Colorful Cosmos
The Museum of Arts and Sciences received a grant through the Smithsonian Affiliates program called Youth Capture -
Camp Discovery 2013
Camp Discovery at the Museum of Arts and Sciences opens the worlds of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STE+aM) -
Ladson and Emerging Artists
The Museum of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce that we are featuring works by Macon native Charles Ladson and several rising stars
