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ALERT: Early Close

Due to Eureka, our annual fundraiser, the Boonshoft Museum will close at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 16.

Evening of Astronomy: Scale of the Solar System

Did you know that you could fit 30 Earth sized objects between the Earth and the Moon?  Are you aware that if you lived on Pluto, you would have... Learn More

Real People of the Viking Age

Real People of the Viking Age: Introducing Some of the Residents in the Viking Age Town of Birka, Sweden Presented by: Archaeological Institute of America’s Forsyth Lecturer, Dr.... Learn More

Help Name Our New Red-Tailed Boa

Winning name is... Ruby!

Our young red-tailed boa may be out to meet guests each day in the Bieser Discovery Center -- but she also still needs YOUR help to pick out her new... Learn More

Matter

Monthly Programs Designed for Homeschool Families -- All Visitors Welcome!

All Museum guests are invited to join us for our monthly homeschool program series, with specially-themed programs throughout the day! March Theme: Matter Matter is everywhere and makes up everything.... Learn More

Meet the Newest Member of Our Discovery Zoo Crew: Red-tailed Boa

Join our zoo staff in the Bieser Education Center to meet the newest permanent member of our Discovery Zoo! Our young red-tailed boa will be ready to meet all of... Learn More

Evening of Astronomy: Your Place in the Universe

How is a galaxy billions of light-years away connected to us? Is our home nothing more than a tiny speck of blue in an ocean of night? Join astrophysicist Paul... Learn More

Valentine's Evening Under the Stars

Registration Available January 14

Choose From Three Show Times Thursday, February 14 at 6:00 p.m. OR 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 15 at 8:00 p.m. Share the stars with your sweetheart this Valentine's Day at the... Learn More