Discovery Days: Bats, Bones, and Bubbles
Visitors explore hands-on science experiments, bubbling demonstrations, eerie mists, and a hair-raising Van de Graaff generator. Families can encounter live snakes, spiders, and insects, dissect real owl pellets as bone detectives, and craft their own Venus flytrap. The event also features a bat-inspired maze challenge, fossil digging, and a not-so-scary scavenger hunt throughout the museum exhibits.
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Discovery Days activities are included with museum admission; museum admission is free for members. An Acheson Planetarium program ticket is an optional add-on.
Hours
11:00am to 3:00pm.
Ages
All visitors over the age of two require a ticket to enter the museum.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Register online in advance to save time upon arrival.
- Children and families are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes.
- Members must reserve their tickets onsite and should bring a membership card along with a photo ID.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age group is this event recommended for?
The event is recommended for families with children ages 8 and under.
Are the special activities included with museum admission?
Yes, Discovery Days activities are included with general museum admission, and admission is free for museum members.
Are planetarium tickets included?
No, an Acheson Planetarium program ticket must be purchased as an add-on.
Can members reserve their tickets online?
Member tickets are currently available onsite only; bring your membership card and photo ID to the institute to reserve them.
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