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- 2925% Off Membership Renewals in DecemberAll DayDeck the Halls of EctothermsAll DayMonday, December 9 – Saturday, January 4FREE for Members or with General Admission The live animals at the Cook Museum of Natural Science are celebrating the holidays too. Come see the holiday décor in the Discover Exhibit! In addition to being festive, the décor in the tanks provides enrichment to the animal , ...
- 3025% Off Membership Renewals in DecemberAll DayI’ll Be Home for Christmas Scavenger HuntAll DayMonday, December 23 – Saturday, January 4FREE for Members or with General Admission Friends, family, and fun – coming home to gather is a big part of holidays. But what type of places do animals in the wild call home? Be it a burrow, nest, cave, or shell, home can mean many different things. Explore the , ...Deck the Halls of EctothermsAll DayMonday, December 9 – Saturday, January 4FREE for Members or with General Admission The live animals at the Cook Museum of Natural Science are celebrating the holidays too. Come see the holiday décor in the Discover Exhibit! In addition to being festive, the décor in the tanks provides enrichment to the animal , ...Junior Herpetologist for a Day8:30 am - 1:00 pmMonday, December 30 from 8:30 am – 1 pm$125 (+ tax) per participant, $15 Member discountFor Grades 1 – 3 Join us for the first ever Junior Herpetologist for a Day Camp! Come join us and explore the work of a herpetologist. Experience live animal feedings, herpetology classes, hands-on activiti , ...Mining Sluice Open for Christmas Break10:00 am - 2:00 pmWhen: Thursday, December 26 – Tuesday, December 31 from 10 am – 2 pmCost: 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 inc , ...
- 3125% Off Membership Renewals in DecemberAll DayI’ll Be Home for Christmas Scavenger HuntAll DayMonday, December 23 – Saturday, January 4FREE for Members or with General Admission Friends, family, and fun – coming home to gather is a big part of holidays. But what type of places do animals in the wild call home? Be it a burrow, nest, cave, or shell, home can mean many different things. Explore the , ...Deck the Halls of EctothermsAll DayMonday, December 9 – Saturday, January 4FREE for Members or with General Admission The live animals at the Cook Museum of Natural Science are celebrating the holidays too. Come see the holiday décor in the Discover Exhibit! In addition to being festive, the décor in the tanks provides enrichment to the animal , ...Mining Sluice Open for Christmas Break10:00 am - 2:00 pmWhen: Thursday, December 26 – Tuesday, December 31 from 10 am – 2 pmCost: 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 inc , ...
- 1I’ll Be Home for Christmas Scavenger HuntAll DayMonday, December 23 – Saturday, January 4FREE for Members or with General Admission Friends, family, and fun – coming home to gather is a big part of holidays. But what type of places do animals in the wild call home? Be it a burrow, nest, cave, or shell, home can mean many different things. Explore the , ...Deck the Halls of EctothermsAll DayMonday, December 9 – Saturday, January 4FREE for Members or with General Admission The live animals at the Cook Museum of Natural Science are celebrating the holidays too. Come see the holiday décor in the Discover Exhibit! In addition to being festive, the décor in the tanks provides enrichment to the animal , ...Diamondback Terrapin Feeding10:30 amWednesday, January 1 at 10:30 amFREE for Members or with General Admission Join us for a Diamondback Terrapin Feeding at 10:30 am. Be sure to bring any questions you may have for a brief Q&A time with Animal Care following the feed. , ...Oceans Tank Feeding3:30 pm - 3:45 pmWednesday, January 1 at 3:30 pmFREE for Members or with General Admission Join us for an Oceans Tank Feeding for the fish! Be sure to bring any questions you may have for a brief Q&A time with Animal Care following the feed. , ...
- 2I’ll Be Home for Christmas Scavenger HuntAll DayMonday, December 23 – Saturday, January 4FREE for Members or with General Admission Friends, family, and fun – coming home to gather is a big part of holidays. But what type of places do animals in the wild call home? Be it a burrow, nest, cave, or shell, home can mean many different things. Explore the , ...Deck the Halls of EctothermsAll DayMonday, December 9 – Saturday, January 4FREE for Members or with General Admission The live animals at the Cook Museum of Natural Science are celebrating the holidays too. Come see the holiday décor in the Discover Exhibit! In addition to being festive, the décor in the tanks provides enrichment to the animal , ...Glowing Species Collectible CardsAll DayThursday, January 2All DayFREE for Members or with General Admission Join us for things that GLOW! Visit the Gallery Explainers as you travel through the Exhibits to collect a complete set of 6 Collectible Cards. These cards are only available at the Cook Museum. Available while supplies last. , ...
- 3I’ll Be Home for Christmas Scavenger HuntAll DayMonday, December 23 – Saturday, January 4FREE for Members or with General Admission Friends, family, and fun – coming home to gather is a big part of holidays. But what type of places do animals in the wild call home? Be it a burrow, nest, cave, or shell, home can mean many different things. Explore the , ...Deck the Halls of EctothermsAll DayMonday, December 9 – Saturday, January 4FREE for Members or with General Admission The live animals at the Cook Museum of Natural Science are celebrating the holidays too. Come see the holiday décor in the Discover Exhibit! In addition to being festive, the décor in the tanks provides enrichment to the animal , ...Live Animal Meet & Greet2:00 pm - 3:00 pmFriday, January 3 from 2 – 3 pmFREE for Members or with General Admission Stop by to meet 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 blue-tongued skink, a rose hair tarantula, or one of th , ...
- 4I’ll Be Home for Christmas Scavenger HuntAll DayMonday, December 23 – Saturday, January 4FREE for Members or with General Admission Friends, family, and fun – coming home to gather is a big part of holidays. But what type of places do animals in the wild call home? Be it a burrow, nest, cave, or shell, home can mean many different things. Explore the , ...Deck the Halls of EctothermsAll DayMonday, December 9 – Saturday, January 4FREE for Members or with General Admission The live animals at the Cook Museum of Natural Science are celebrating the holidays too. Come see the holiday décor in the Discover Exhibit! In addition to being festive, the décor in the tanks provides enrichment to the animal , ...Color Crazy! Nature’s Nanoparticles Science on the Spot12:30 pm
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- 8January Little Larvae Learning Series9:15 am - 11:15 amWednesday, January 8 9:15 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 hav , ...
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- 10CLOSED Due to WeatherAll DayCook Museum of Natural Science, Nature’s Table, and the Museum Store will be closed Friday, January 10 due to weather. Friday’s Volunteer Onboarding has been rescheduled to Friday, January 24 from Noon – 2 pm. The Museum’s possible closure for Saturday, January 11 will be determined on F , ...
- 11CLOSED Due to WeatherAll DayCook Museum of Natural Science, Nature’s Table, and the Museum Store will be closed Saturday, January 11 due to weather. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for further updates. The safety of visitors, volunteers, and staff are our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding. Stay safe! , ...CANCELLED – Wild About Whoopers10:00 am - 2:00 pmSaturday, January 11 from 10 am – 2 pm Due to the threat of winter weather, Wild About Whoopers, as well as 2025 Festival of the Cranes activities throughout Decatur have been cancelled for Saturday, January 11. Decatur Morgan County Tourism and Wheeler Wildlife Refuge are working to reschedule , ...
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- 18Cool Cranes! Science on the SpotSaturday, January 18 at 10 am, 11 am, Noon, & 1 pmFREE 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 ma , ...
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- 20January Homeschool Classes9:30 am - 2:15 pmMonday, January 20 Limited spots available. Admission to the Exhibits is not included. There are two ways to register: in person at the Guest Services desk in the Museum lobby or contact the Group Sales department during regular weekday business hours at (256) 898-6312. ALL SESSIONS SOLD OUT – Grades K , ...
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- 25Spider Superpowers! Science on the Spot12:30 pmSaturday, January 25 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. , ...
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- 1Birdwatching Science on the Spot12:30 pmSaturday, February 1 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 jus , ...