December 1 - 22 (Tues. and Fri. at 10 a.m., and Sun. at 2 p.m.): “Santa Feeds the Fish” – Watch Santa SCUBA dive in the aquariums. Included with admission or MMNS Foundation Membership.
Enjoy a season of “Museum Merriment” featuring events and holiday decorations that promise joy, fun, and discovery for all ages!
We’re excited to share the holiday magic with you! From a tea party with dinosaurs to playing in the “snow” and Santa scuba diving to give the fish their holiday treats, each event celebrates the wonders of nature and connects people with the outdoors.
See below for event details and ticketing information.
Get holiday hours for the Museum and LeFleur’s Bluff Playground here.
Santa Scuba Dives to Feed the Fish
Santa Scuba Dives to Feed the Fish
Snow Much Fun
Snow Much Fun
December 13 & 14 (6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.): “Snow Much Fun”- Play in “snowfalls”, create winter woodland crafts, conduct winter S.T.E.M. experiments, see Santa SCUBA dive to feed the fish, and have a “snowball fight” in a snow maze! MMNS Foundation Members: $10 for Adults and $6 for Youth (ages 3 -18). Non-Members: $12 for Adults and $8 for Youth (ages 3 -18).
S.T.E.M. with Snowflakes
S.T.E.M. with Snowflakes
December 6 (9 a.m. - Noon): “S.T.E.M. with Snowflakes” – Enjoy hands-on, interactive games, experiments, crafts, and stories. Included with admission or MMNS Foundation Membership.
Let's Talk Turkey
Let's Talk Turkey
November 26 (10 a.m. – Noon): “Let’s Talk Turkey” – See live turkeys, learn how to talk turkey, create a turkey craft, and play turkey games. Included with admission or MMNS Foundation Membership.
Tea Party with a T-Rex
Tea Party with a T-Rex
SOLD OUT. November 16 (10 a.m. – Noon): “Tea Party with a T-Rex” – Meet a dinosaur, enjoy a “Tea Rex” story time, and play in the fossil pile! Space is limited and preregistration is required by Noon on November 13. MMNS Foundation Members $10. Non-Members $15.
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