Upcoming Events

Monday, April 1 All Day FREE for Members or with General Admission Visit the Gallery Explainers in the Museum Exhibits to collect a complete set of 6 Wetlands Animal Collectible Cards! These cards are only available at the Cook Museum and each card features a unique animal that lives in wetlands eco , ...

Monday – Saturday, March 11 – 16 & Monday – Saturday, April 1 – 6FREE for Members or with General Admission Hop on over to the Cook Museum and explore the Exhibits with the Frog Finder Scavenger Hunt during Spring Break. You might be toad-ally surprised by what you see! , ...

Monday – Saturday, March 11 – 16 & Monday – Saturday, April 1 – 6FREE for Members or with General Admission Hop on over to the Cook Museum and explore the Exhibits with the Frog Finder Scavenger Hunt during Spring Break. You might be toad-ally surprised by what you see! , ...

Tuesday, March 12 at 9:30 am Saturday, March 30 at 9:30 am Tuesday, April 2 at 9:30 am FREE Join us for Stories in the Store where we will read a couple of stories and children will be able to take an active role in the storytelling. Come early to choose your favorite stool! Story time will begin at 9:30 am outsid , ...

Tuesday, March 12 from 1:30 – 3:30 pmSaturday, March 30 from 10:30 am – 12:30 pmTuesday, April 2 from 1:30 – 3:30 pmFREE for Members or with General Admission Stop by the Cook Museum for a fun children’s craft and coloring activity during Spring Break. , ...

Monday – Saturday, March 11 – 16 & Monday – Saturday, April 1 – 6FREE for Members or with General Admission Hop on over to the Cook Museum and explore the Exhibits with the Frog Finder Scavenger Hunt during Spring Break. You might be toad-ally surprised by what you see! , ...

Wednesday, March 13, Wednesday, April 3, & Saturday, April 6 at 3:30 pmFREE for Members or with General Admission Join us for an Oceans Tank Feeding for the fish at 3:30 pm on Wednesdays during Spring Break. Be sure to bring any questions you may have for a brief Q&A time with Animal Care following the feed , ...

Monday – Saturday, March 11 – 16 & Monday – Saturday, April 1 – 6FREE for Members or with General Admission Hop on over to the Cook Museum and explore the Exhibits with the Frog Finder Scavenger Hunt during Spring Break. You might be toad-ally surprised by what you see! , ...

Thursday, April 4 at 2 pm FREE 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. , ...

Monday – Saturday, March 11 – 16 & Monday – Saturday, April 1 – 6FREE for Members or with General Admission Hop on over to the Cook Museum and explore the Exhibits with the Frog Finder Scavenger Hunt during Spring Break. You might be toad-ally surprised by what you see! , ...

Friday, March 15 at 3 pm Friday, April 5 at 3 pm FREE for Members or with General Admission Join us for this 20 – 30 minute Meet & Greet with some of the Museum’s live Animal Ambassadors. The animals included will depend on availability, but could be a chuckwalla, an eastern indigo snake, a Me , ...

Monday – Saturday, March 11 – 16 & Monday – Saturday, April 1 – 6FREE for Members or with General Admission Hop on over to the Cook Museum and explore the Exhibits with the Frog Finder Scavenger Hunt during Spring Break. You might be toad-ally surprised by what you see! , ...

Saturday, April 6 at 12:30 pm FREE for Members or with General Admission What makes a crane different from other water birds? Where do cranes live and what types are found in the United States? What exactly is the big deal about whooping cranes? Discover the answers to these questions and many more at the Cool Cra , ...

Wednesday, March 13, Wednesday, April 3, & Saturday, April 6 at 3:30 pmFREE for Members or with General Admission Join us for an Oceans Tank Feeding for the fish at 3:30 pm on Wednesdays during Spring Break. Be sure to bring any questions you may have for a brief Q&A time with Animal Care following the feed , ...

Saturday, April 13 at 12:30 pmFREE for Members or with General Admission Learn all about alligators, how they differ from crocodiles, and how amazingly dedicated alligator mothers are! Guests will be able to see biofacts and pictures that allow them to connect with these amazing animals and understand a little more , ...

Saturday, April 20 at 12:30 pmFREE for Members or with General Admission Explore the world of hummingbirds, such as how much the smallest hummingbird weighs to how fast a hummingbird’s heart beats while in flight. Learn all about the natural history of hummingbirds in Alabama and discover how you can best help them , ...

SPONSORED BY: iHeart Media Huntsville Monday, April 22 ALL SESSIONS SOLD OUT – Grades K – 2: Our Planet Earth – Universe9:30 am, 11 am, & 1 pm$14 (+ tax) per participant, per class The universe is a big place. In this interactive class, participants will learn more about orbit paths, gal , ...

Monday, April 22 from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, Tuesday, April 23 from 1 -4 pm (Programming & Nature’s Table),Wednesday, April 24 from 1 – 4 pm (Animal Care & Education),Thursday, April 25 from 1 – 4 pm (Guest Services & Explainers),Friday, April 26 from 1 -4 pm,& Saturday, April 27 from 10 , ...

Monday, April 22 from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, Tuesday, April 23 from 1 -4 pm (Programming & Nature’s Table),Wednesday, April 24 from 1 – 4 pm (Animal Care & Education),Thursday, April 25 from 1 – 4 pm (Guest Services & Explainers),Friday, April 26 from 1 -4 pm,& Saturday, April 27 from 10 , ...

Wednesday, April 249:15 am & 10:30 am$12 (+ tax) for 1 child & 1 adult; $12 (+ tax) for an additional child per sessionFor children ages 2 – 4 with caregiver Limited spots available; advance registration recommended. Come join the fun in these wonderfully engaging and interactive classes that have , ...

Monday, April 22 from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, Tuesday, April 23 from 1 -4 pm (Programming & Nature’s Table),Wednesday, April 24 from 1 – 4 pm (Animal Care & Education),Thursday, April 25 from 1 – 4 pm (Guest Services & Explainers),Friday, April 26 from 1 -4 pm,& Saturday, April 27 from 10 , ...

Monday, April 22 from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, Tuesday, April 23 from 1 -4 pm (Programming & Nature’s Table),Wednesday, April 24 from 1 – 4 pm (Animal Care & Education),Thursday, April 25 from 1 – 4 pm (Guest Services & Explainers),Friday, April 26 from 1 -4 pm,& Saturday, April 27 from 10 , ...

Monday, April 22 from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, Tuesday, April 23 from 1 -4 pm (Programming & Nature’s Table),Wednesday, April 24 from 1 – 4 pm (Animal Care & Education),Thursday, April 25 from 1 – 4 pm (Guest Services & Explainers),Friday, April 26 from 1 -4 pm,& Saturday, April 27 from 10 , ...

Saturday, April 27 at 12:30 pmFREE for Members or with General Admission Nature is diverse and amazing. Different plants and animals call a particular place home and this creates distinct ecosystems. In this Science on the Spot, learn about the vast and varying types of life that create the rich biodiversity of Ala , ...

Monday, April 22 from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm, Tuesday, April 23 from 1 -4 pm (Programming & Nature’s Table),Wednesday, April 24 from 1 – 4 pm (Animal Care & Education),Thursday, April 25 from 1 – 4 pm (Guest Services & Explainers),Friday, April 26 from 1 -4 pm,& Saturday, April 27 from 10 , ...