Upcoming Events

Saturdays only from 10 am – 2 pm* (March 1 – May 24)Cost varies by mining bag size ($6 – $50 +tax) Located outdoors in the Museum’s Courtyard, visitors can purchase mining bags to try their hand at sluicing. Wash the dirt away to see what gemstones are revealed. Use the included ID card to learn m , ...

Saturday, May 3 at 12:30 pmFREE for Members or with General Admission The exciting abilities of spiders extend far beyond web spinning! This Science on the Spot will explore the world of spiders, specifically focusing on the amazing feats some species perform. , ...

Saturday, May 10 from 10 am – 2 pmFREE for Members or with General Admission Come spend the day at the Cook Museum and celebrate your mom or other special adult in your life. Explore the Exhibits, take advantage of the special photo station, and visit the coloring and card-making station. Each visitor will , ...

Saturdays only from 10 am – 2 pm* (March 1 – May 24)Cost varies by mining bag size ($6 – $50 +tax) Located outdoors in the Museum’s Courtyard, visitors can purchase mining bags to try their hand at sluicing. Wash the dirt away to see what gemstones are revealed. Use the included ID card to learn m , ...

Saturday, May 10 at 12:30 pm FREE for Members or with General Admission  Look here! Look there! Look everywhere! Can you spot the birds? Join us in the Forests Exhibit as we practice birdwatching and see what we can find! A blue jay, cedar waxwing, Cooper’s hawk, and an Eastern screech owl will be just a few of the , ...

Saturdays only from 10 am – 2 pm* (March 1 – May 24)Cost varies by mining bag size ($6 – $50 +tax) Located outdoors in the Museum’s Courtyard, visitors can purchase mining bags to try their hand at sluicing. Wash the dirt away to see what gemstones are revealed. Use the included ID card to learn m , ...

Saturday, May 17 at 12:30 pmFREE for Members or with General Admission Join us to learn all about a seemingly spooky but actually highly beneficial type of flying mammal – bats! Discover how bats contribute to plant pollination and play an important part in the balance of their ecosystems. We will also delve , ...

Saturdays only from 10 am – 2 pm* (March 1 – May 24)Cost varies by mining bag size ($6 – $50 +tax) Located outdoors in the Museum’s Courtyard, visitors can purchase mining bags to try their hand at sluicing. Wash the dirt away to see what gemstones are revealed. Use the included ID card to learn m , ...

Saturday, May 24 at 12:30 pmFREE for Members or with General Admission Discover the marvel of magnetism by learning about the Earth’s magnetic field and observing the unique attributes of magnets using magnetic field detectors and Lenz Law. , ...