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Winter, spring, summer and fall -- each season offers special events, activities and experiences at the EcoTarium. From fun-filled school vacation weeks and weekend events to summer camp science explorations and traveling exhibits, there is always something new happening on our grounds and in our museum building.
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All Aboard the Explorer Express train! Hop on our open-air passenger train cars for a scenic 12-minute ride, a relaxing and beautiful way to see the museum grounds. Tickets are available at the train station on the day of your visit and are stamped for a scheduled time. The train is weather dependent. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More
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Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
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Cosmic Adventure Take a roller coaster ride from the moon through the universe; explore our galaxy and Solar System. Narrated by Nancy Cartwright of The Simpsons. Audience: Ages 4+ Length: Approx 20 min Learn More
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All Aboard the Explorer Express train! Hop on our open-air passenger train cars for a scenic 12-minute ride, a relaxing and beautiful way to see the museum grounds. Tickets are available at the train station on the day of your visit and are stamped for a scheduled time. The train is weather dependent. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More
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All Aboard the Explorer Express train! Hop on our open-air passenger train cars for a scenic 12-minute ride, a relaxing and beautiful way to see the museum grounds. Tickets are available at the train station on the day of your visit and are stamped for a scheduled time. The train is weather dependent. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More
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Passport to the Universe Tom Hanks narrates a trip out through the solar system to the Orion Nebula and back to Earth through a black hole simulation. Audience: All Ages. Best understood by 6+ Length: Approx 22 min Learn More
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All Aboard the Explorer Express train! Hop on our open-air passenger train cars for a scenic 12-minute ride, a relaxing and beautiful way to see the museum grounds. Tickets are available at the train station on the day of your visit and are stamped for a scheduled time. The train is weather dependent. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More
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Want more hands-on science? Catch our free, daily, educator-led Science Discovery programs. You might engineer a tower, meet an animal, concoct a potion, find a hidden rainbow, crack a code, examine mysterious bones, or put your senses to the test! Included with the cost of admission. Get Tickets
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All Aboard the Explorer Express train! Hop on our open-air passenger train cars for a scenic 12-minute ride, a relaxing and beautiful way to see the museum grounds. Tickets are available at the train station on the day of your visit and are stamped for a scheduled time. The train is weather dependent. Tickets are not included with the cost of admission. Learn More
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CAPCOM Go! The Apollo Story Showcases the historical achievements of the Apollo program and what it took to put the first man on the moon. Audience: Ages 7+ Length: Approx 26 min Learn More
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Preschool Wednesdays
Preschool Wednesdays
Preschool Story Time Attention early learners: Preschool Story Time is back! Join us the first Wednesday of each month for tales and tails, as we read an interactive storybook with Ms. JoAnn, and meet one of our amazing resident animals. You'll also participate in hands-on activities, and enjoy some snacks. It's never too early to…
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Wild About Winter
Wild About Winter
Celebrate the wonders of winter at the EcoTarium! Find fun and beauty in these short winter days through snowflake investigation, learning what animals do in winter, art experiences, and more. You can even try your hand at building a winter shelter of your own! Get your family out, moving, creating, and learning!
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Wild About Winter
Wild About Winter
Celebrate the wonders of winter at the EcoTarium! Find fun and beauty in these short winter days through snowflake investigation, learning what animals do in winter, art experiences, and more. You can even try your hand at building a winter shelter of your own! Get your family out, moving, creating, and learning!
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Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists Curious little explorers conduct simple, safe, science and nature experiments in the EcoTarium's Budding Scientists program. You and your child will learn basic scientific principles while having fun with hands-on activities. Budding Scientists is designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregiver. You bring the curiosity, we'll provide the science fun: This is…
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February Vacation Week
February Vacation Week
February Vacation Week - Feb 21-25, 2022 Eco Engineers! Searching for engineering inspiration? Just take a walk outside! Our best ideas come straight from nature, from airplane wings to skyscrapers, water filters to Velcro sneakers. Explore the surprising ways the natural world influences everyday objects and designs, and then build and test creative eco engineering…
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February Vacation Week (Free Admission Day)
February Vacation Week (Free Admission Day)
Thanks to our friends at the Highland Street Foundation, admission is free on February 22, 2022! February Vacation Week - Feb 21-25, 2022 Eco Engineers! Searching for engineering inspiration? Just take a walk outside! Our best ideas come straight from nature, from airplane wings to skyscrapers, water filters to Velcro sneakers. Explore the surprising ways…
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February Vacation Week
February Vacation Week
February Vacation Week - Feb 21-25, 2022 Eco Engineers! Searching for engineering inspiration? Just take a walk outside! Our best ideas come straight from nature, from airplane wings to skyscrapers, water filters to Velcro sneakers. Explore the surprising ways the natural world influences everyday objects and designs, and then build and test creative eco engineering…
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February Vacation Week
February Vacation Week
February Vacation Week - Feb 21-25, 2022 Eco Engineers! Searching for engineering inspiration? Just take a walk outside! Our best ideas come straight from nature, from airplane wings to skyscrapers, water filters to Velcro sneakers. Explore the surprising ways the natural world influences everyday objects and designs, and then build and test creative eco engineering…
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February Vacation Week
February Vacation Week
February Vacation Week - Feb 21-25, 2022 Eco Engineers! Searching for engineering inspiration? Just take a walk outside! Our best ideas come straight from nature, from airplane wings to skyscrapers, water filters to Velcro sneakers. Explore the surprising ways the natural world influences everyday objects and designs, and then build and test creative eco engineering…
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Preschool Wednesdays
Preschool Wednesdays
Preschool Story Time Attention early learners: Preschool Story Time is back! Join us the first Wednesday of each month for tales and tails, as we read an interactive storybook with Ms. JoAnn, and meet one of our amazing resident animals. You'll also participate in hands-on activities, and enjoy some snacks. It's never too early to…
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Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists
Budding Scientists Curious little explorers conduct simple, safe, science and nature experiments in the EcoTarium's Budding Scientists program. You and your child will learn basic scientific principles while having fun with hands-on activities. Budding Scientists is designed for children aged 3-5 and their caregiver. You bring the curiosity, we'll provide the science fun: This is…
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