Enjoy the Fulldome Film Festival - Art Immersive Week, in the Planetarium every afternoon at 2 pm. Seating is limited to 35 visitors and will be handled on a first-come-first-served basis. Today’s Film (Xtreme Art Series): Material Ondulatoria (17 minutes) Not Nightmare (4 minutes) Turbulentia (41 minutes) 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…

Enjoy the Fulldome Film Festival - Art Immersive Week, in the Planetarium every afternoon at 2 pm. Seating is limited to 35 visitors and will be handled on a first-come-first-served basis. Today’s Film (Xtreme Art Series): Material Ondulatoria (17 minutes) Not Nightmare (4 minutes) Turbulentia (41 minutes) 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…

Enjoy the Fulldome Film Festival – Art Immersive Week, in the Planetarium every afternoon at 2 pm. Seating is limited to 35 visitors and will be handled on a first-come-first-served basis. Today’s Films: Deep Sigh (6:05 minutes)* Disconnection (9:45 minutes)* Echo (4 minutes)* Emersive (5:30 minutes) Fractal Time (11 minutes)* Paradoxa (9:37 minutes)* 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…

Enjoy the Fulldome Film Festival - Art Immersive Week, in the Planetarium every afternoon at 2 pm. Seating is limited to 35 visitors and will be handled on a first-come-first-served basis. Today’s Films: Deep Sigh (6:05 minutes)* Disconnection (9:45 minutes)* Echo (4 minutes)* Emersive (5:30 minutes) Fractal Time (11 minutes)* Paradoxa (9:37 minutes)* 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…

Didn't have time to view all of the films in this year's Fulldome Film Festival at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon, Georgia? You're in luck! We have created a playlist of the best films in this year's festival, just for you.   JUST IN! THIS IS THE "BEST OF THE BEST" LINEUP FOR TONIGHT! Worlds Beyond Earth (25 minutes) *        Deep Sigh (6 minutes) Fractal Time (11 minutes) Echo (4 minutes) Paradoxa (9:37 minutes) Microcosmos (5…

Enjoy the Fulldome Film Festival - Art Immersive Week, in the Planetarium every afternoon at 2 pm. Seating is limited to 35 visitors and will be handled on a first-come-first-served basis. Today’s Films: Horizons of the Future (26 minutes) Microcosm (5 minutes) Optical Memory (5:15 minutes) Thames Times Squared (5 minutes)* Fragile Voices (7 minutes)* 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…

Enjoy the Fulldome Film Festival - Art Immersive Week, in the Planetarium every afternoon at 2 pm. Seating is limited to 35 visitors and will be handled on a first-come-first-served basis. Today’s Films: Horizons of the Future (26 minutes) Microcosm (5 minutes) Optical Memory (5:15 minutes) Thames Times Squared (5 minutes)* Fragile Voices (7 minutes)* 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…

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.

Join the Museum of Arts and Sciences for a special planetarium show and telescope event to celebrate the appearance of the three most exciting planets in the sky: Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter. First, we will look at these planets in outer space in the Mark Smith Planetarium. We will then move to the Planetarium roof to look at these three spectacular planets up close through the telescopes! Age Limit: Because we will be viewing from the roof of the planetarium,…

The MAS will open its doors for a FREE special Sunday event! Come by for the last day of "The Covering: A Retrospective Celebrating Wini McQueen" exhibition. Tour the art galleries from 1-5 pm. At 3 pm join us in the Auditorium for the premiere of "The Covering," a film on Wini's work, followed by a Q&A-style lecture and Bowen Award presentation with the artist, Wini McQueen. 1 PM-5 PM: Galleries Open for viewing 3 PM: Premiere of the film,…

Come and enjoy an evening in the Peyton Anderson Orchard with MAS Raptor Manager, Pete Griffin, as he talks about Georgia's "Hunters of the Night."  The show beings on the Edenfield Stage in the MAS Amphitheater. Bring your blankets and chairs and join us for a live owl show along with descriptions of their ability to live in the areas surrounding the museum. Tickets are required and cannot be purchased at the door. var exampleCallback = function() {console.log('Order complete!');}; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({widgetType:…

  Saturday, November 7 at 2:45 pm Free with MAS admission Bring a blanket or lawn chair Join Dr. Jeffrey Hugdahl, Professor and Chair of Chemistry at Mercer University, for a fun afternoon in the Peyton Anderson Orchard amphitheater for a program of a little chemistry, a little physics. There will be demonstrations that make you go “oooooohhhh,” demos that are really cold, some that are really hot, even some with a little risk. If you are not careful, you…

The Museum of Arts and Sciences will be open this Thursday from 7 pm - 9 pm for adults 21+. Enjoy a beer or seltzer on us as you walk through the art galleries or play in the Discovery House. We will also be offering two shows in the Planetarium: 1 show will be a traditional live curated star show, the other will be a Fulldome Film selection. You must be 21 years old or older to enjoy this event.…

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, dinner, and your sweet tooth, and settle down for a long snuggle as you watch the movie Polar Express with the family at the MAS Amphitheatre. Your ticket includes a reserved spot to watch the movie, hot cocoa (coffee for the adults), and cookies galore! Seating begins at 5 pm and the movie starts at 6 pm. Tickets are $20/one adult & one child; $5/each additional child; $10/each additional adult; $20/adult couple.  Reservations are required.…

Join us Saturday, December 19th for the children's Christmas play, "Christmas Tree-0." This play is presented by the Macon Little Kids Theatre and will be held on the Edenfield Stage at the MAS Amphitheatre. Tickets are required and there are two showtimes. Get your tickets here.  

Join us Saturday, December 19th for the children's Christmas play, "Christmas Tree-0." This play is presented by the Macon Little Kids Theatre and will be held on the Edenfield Stage at the MAS Amphitheatre. Tickets are required and there are two showtimes. Get your tickets here.  

The Mini-Zoo is closed this week for its annual deep cleaning.

The Museum of Arts and Sciences will be open from 6pm - 8pm for adults 21+. Enjoy a beer or seltzer on us as you walk through the art galleries or play in the Discovery House. We will also be offering a live curated star show in the Planetarium. You must be 21 years old or older to enjoy this event. Tickets are required and limited due to COVID-19 restrictions. Masks and social distance are required while inside the facility.…

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…

Join the Mini-Zoo staff as they present a show, from the Lemur habitat, about what makes these amazing primates so unique. This event is included with regular museum admission.

Join the Mini-Zoo staff as they present a show, from the Lemur habitat, about what makes these amazing primates so unique. This event is included with regular museum admission.

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…

Get the opportunity to go inside the Museum of Arts and Sciences' Seaboard Caboose, and learn all about trains in the process! Caboose viewing is included with admission. The caboose will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the days that the museum is open.

Join the Museum every Tuesday this summer for a fun craft activity. This event is included with regular museum admission. If you are a member, it’s FREE!

Join the Mini-Zoo staff as they present a show, from the Lemur habitat, about what makes these amazing primates so unique. This event is included with regular museum admission.

Join the Museum every Tuesday this summer for a fun craft activity. This event is included with regular museum admission. If you are a member, it’s FREE!

Join the Mini-Zoo staff as they present a show, from the Lemur habitat, about what makes these amazing primates so unique. This event is included with regular museum admission.

Join the Museum every Tuesday this summer for a fun craft activity. This event is included with regular museum admission. If you are a member, it’s FREE!

Snakes – a confusing creature. Don’t miss out on learning about one of our most misunderstood creatures- snakes always get a bad reputation for one thing or another. Spend the evening in the Peyton Anderson Orchard with MAS Raptor Program Director, Pete Griffin, and Curator of Living Collections, Sharron Cornacchione, as they talk all about snakes. Bring your blankets and chairs and join us for a live snake show along with a discussion of their natural history, and some of…

Join the Mini-Zoo staff as they present a show, from the Lemur habitat, about what makes these amazing primates so unique. This event is included with regular museum admission.

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…

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! Beginning in June, every third Saturday afternoon (except for December) at the Museum of Arts and Sciences your family can explore ways to study, appreciate, and preserve our natural environment. Stay tuned on our Facebook page…

Join the Museum every Tuesday this summer for a fun craft activity. This event is included with regular museum admission. If you are a member, it’s FREE!

Join the Mini-Zoo staff as they present a show, from the Lemur habitat, about what makes these amazing primates so unique. This event is included with regular museum admission.

Join the Museum every Tuesday this summer for a fun craft activity. This event is included with regular museum admission. If you are a member, it’s FREE!

Join the Mini-Zoo staff as they present a show, from the Lemur habitat, about what makes these amazing primates so unique. This event is included with regular museum admission.

Join the Museum every Tuesday this summer for a fun craft activity. This event is included with regular museum admission. If you are a member, it’s FREE!

Join the Mini-Zoo staff as they present a show, from the Lemur habitat, about what makes these amazing primates so unique. This event is included with regular museum admission.

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.

Join the Museum every Tuesday this summer for a fun craft activity. This event is included with regular museum admission. If you are a member, it’s FREE!

Join the Mini-Zoo staff as they present a show, from the Lemur habitat, about what makes these amazing primates so unique. This event is included with regular museum admission.

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…

Join the Museum every Tuesday this summer for a fun craft activity. This event is included with regular museum admission. If you are a member, it’s FREE!

Join the Mini-Zoo staff as they present a show, from the Lemur habitat, about what makes these amazing primates so unique. This event is included with regular museum admission.

Join the Museum every Tuesday this summer for a fun craft activity. This event is included with regular museum admission. If you are a member, it’s FREE!

Due to unforeseen circumstances (and the potential for thunderstorms in the evening), Wild Wednesdays at the MAS: Owl Show and Nature Walk has been POSTPONED to next Wednesday (July 28th) at 7pm. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to see you all here next week! Join us for an evening in the Peyton Anderson Orchard filled with sights and sounds as we talk about owls and take a walk on the nature trail to see and hear what we…

Join the Mini-Zoo staff as they present a show, from the Lemur habitat, about what makes these amazing primates so unique. This event is included with regular museum admission.

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…

Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets to the Edenfield Stage to learn all about owls with Raptor Program Manager, Pete Griffin! Tickets are $5 for MAS members or $10 for non-members. Tickets are available through Evenbrite or at the door.

Join the Macon Film Festival and the Museum of Arts and Sciences in welcoming the work of multiple artists who have created unique and immersive 360º Fulldome Films for the Planetarium. Fulldome Films during regular Museum hours are included with Museum admission, and members get in FREE! Friday, August 29th: FAMILY FUN at 11:30 AM Beautiful Baby Tilapia (5 minutes) Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons (38 minutes) EDU-tainment at 2 PM Making Magic 3D – A Visual Effects…

Experience immersive fulldome films, explore the museum galleries, and enjoy NuWay with a beer at the Museum of Arts and Sciences on Friday, August 20th from 7 PM-11 PM. The evening will include the ART IMMERSIVE block shown twice, with seating at 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM, plus the XX-TREME ART IMMERSIVE block at 9:30 PM. This Friday Night Showcase is FREE for MAS Members, FREE for Macon Film Festival Pass holders, or $10 at the door.  For more Macon Film…

Join the Macon Film Festival and the Museum of Arts and Sciences in welcoming the work of multiple artists who have created unique and immersive 360º Fulldome Films for the Planetarium. Fulldome Films during regular Museum hours are included with Museum admission, and members get in FREE! Saturday (August 21st) FAMILY FUN at 11:30AM Beautiful Baby Tilapia (5 minutes) Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons (38 minutes) EDU-tainment at 2PM Making Magic 3D – A Visual Effects Story (33…

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…

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!

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…

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…

Experience the Haunted Trail featuring the actors of Macon Little Theatre! Actors will guide you through a series of thrilling haunts. Timed tickets are $5 per person. For your safety, closed-toed shoes are recommended on the haunted trail. This attraction is recommended for ages 14 and older.

Santa Claus is coming to town and visiting the Museum of Arts and Sciences on December 18th! Visit and take a picture with Santa! Enjoy some hot chocolate and holiday treats. Shop in Santa's Secret Shop. Make a holiday ornament to take home. Visit the holiday tree exhibit. Tickets are $20 for 1 adult and 1 child (age 1 and up), and $5 for each additional person. Tickets are available on Eventbrite here and at the door.

  A special Cocktail Reception to benefit the Museum of Arts and Sciences will include gallery talks with the Emerging National X artists, an opportunity to purchase the exhibited works, an open bar, and catering by Fountain of Juice, plus artisanal bourbon tasting. Tickets are $50 per person, and can be found here.

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 March 19 to learn all about Nature Journaling! SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES: 10:30 AM-2:30 PM: Hand-Made…

Come sketch from the Museum’s collection of natural objects, bugs, shells, fossils, taxidermy and our beautiful gardens. Guidance and direction will be offered by the Curator of Art, Megan McNaught. No experience required. Classes take place on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30pm. Materials needed: A sketchbook, pencils, erasers, fine tip markers or watercolor pencils and a small brush with a cup for water Class fees are $100.00 for members, and $125.00 for non-members. Registration can be completed through Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nature-lab-sketchbook-series-tickets-323349074787