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August 2021
Nature Explorers: Pollinators
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 pollinators in August and celebrate World Honeybee Day with us! Activities will run 10:30 AM-2:30 PM. Special Programs: 10:30 AM-2:30 PM: Craft activity in the Discovery House 10:30 AM-2:30 PM: Chat…
Find out more »Pop-Up Wildlife Encounter: Golden Bough Bookstore
MAS Macon is popping up at the Visit Macon on August 13th from 11:00am-11:30am! Stop by to get an up-close encounter and learn all about a Georgia native species, and why they are so important to our environment. This event is FREE and is funded by the Downtown Challenge Grant.
Find out more »September 2021
Pop-Up Wildlife Encounter
Visit the Family Fun Zone during First Friday from 6:30-7:00 PM to see a native Georgia species up close and learn all about it!
Find out more »Polar Bear Den 2.0
Welcome to Polar Bear Den 2.0! We are taking a familiar event and making it even better. Tickets for members and non-members are required for this event. $5 per child(ages 2-5) 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…
Find out more »Quarter Moon Friday
The Museum of Arts and Sciences is excited to announce the beginning of a new tradition: Quarter Moon Fridays. Once a month, on the Friday night nearest the quarter moon, we will be having a special planetarium show followed by a visit to the observatory. The museum doors will open at 8 p.m., the planetarium show will begin at 8:45, and telescope viewing will begin at 9:30. Why Quarter Moon Friday? A partially illuminated moon allows one to see mountains…
Find out more »Planetarium Temporarily Closed
The Mark Smith Planetarium is closed for maintenance from September 13th-17th. We apologize for any inconvenience and promise that your experience in the Planetarium, once finished, will be out of this world!
Find out more »Pop-Up Wildlife Encounter: Washington Memorial Library
The Museum is popping up right outside of Washington Memorial Library on Wednesday, September 15th, from 11-11:30AM! Come learn about a native Georgia animal and see it up close for yourself! This event is FREE and is funded by the Downtown Challenge Grant.
Find out more »Wild Wednesday at the MAS: Owls
Bring your lawn chairs to Edenfield Amphitheater to learn about the owls of Georgia and see them up close for yourself! Tickets are available at the door and on Eventbrite here. $10 for non-members $5 for members
Find out more »National Rock Collecting Day
Visit the Museum of Arts and Sciences on September 16th to celebrate National Rock Collecting Day! Jay Batcha, Tina Perkins, George Ruff, and Eddie Williams from the Mid Georgia Gem and Mineral Society will be in the lobby to talk all about rocks and minerals from 1-4 PM.
Find out more »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…
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