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July 2020
Mini-Zoo Meet & Greet
Join the MAS Mini-Zoo staff in the brand new Shurling Pavilion for a different type of animal show. Each animal (and their handler) will be on the Pavilion, ready to show off and tell you all about themselves. Tickets are required and the crowd will be managed to ensure social distancing. We encourage masks but they are not required. After your meet and greet, walk the campus and enjoy the grounds, and have a picnic at the caboose. Tickets are…
Find out more »September 2020
Bird Day at the MAS
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.
Find out more »October 2020
Heroes & Villains Ramble – A Family Halloween Event
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…
Find out more »April 2021
Mammal Mayhem & 64th Annual Pet Show
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…
Find out more »June 2021
Bird Day
Join us at the MAS to Discover More about Birds! We will have special guests, the Georgia Falconry Association in the lobby along with crafts and other activities. All of the extras are included with regular museum admission. Don’t forget, masks are required at all times in the Museum.
Find out more »July 2021
Reptile Rendezvous
Join us for a day of family fun. Meet the reptiles of the MAS Mini-Zoo, along with special guests that will be visiting the Museum! Reptile Rendezvous is included with regular admission prices. As always, members get in free! Masks are required in the Museum building.
Find out more »September 2021
Nature Explorers: Urban Forests
Have you ever been on a bird walk? Or done pond dipping to learn about invertebrates who live in the water? Nature Explorers is an exciting new partnership with the Georgia Extension Service that will allow families to experience new things to learn about the outdoors! Learn all about Urban Forests in September! Activities will run from 10:30 AM-2:30 PM, with wildlife walks at 11 AM and 1 PM. ---- List of Activities and Programs: 10:30 AM-2:30 PM (Located under…
Find out more »October 2021
Nature Explorers: Bird Walks
Have you ever been on a bird walk? Or done pond dipping to learn about invertebrates who live in the water? Nature Explorers is an exciting new partnership with the Georgia Extension Service that will allow families to experience new things to learn about the outdoors! Nature Explorers activities are FREE for MAS Members, and included with regular museum admission for non-members. Go on bird walks in October with Dr. James Ferrari (Wesleyan College) and learn all about native Georgia…
Find out more »Fall Festival at the MAS
Enjoy a day of fall fun at the Museum of Arts and Sciences! Visit our historic Seaboard Caboose, play games and do crafts in the Peyton Anderson Orchard, learn about bats in the pavilion, check out books from the Library Without Walls, and vote for your favorite 4H scarecrow decorating contest scarecrow on the trail! Activities run from 10:30 AM-3:30 PM and are included with regular museum admission. MAS Members are FREE! The 4H Scarecrow Decorating Contest is open to…
Find out more »November 2021
Nature Explorers: Nature Wreaths
Have you ever been on a bird walk? Or done pond dipping to learn about invertebrates who live in the water? Nature Explorers is an exciting new partnership with the Georgia Extension Service that will allow families to experience new things to learn about the outdoors! Nature Explorers activities are FREE for MAS Members, and included with regular museum admission for non-members. Join us on November 20th to create a nature wreath!
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