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Get ready for a prehistoric adventure the whole family will love! -Fossil Digs – Become a paleontologist for the day and uncover ancient treasures. -Meet the Fossil Team – See real fossils, touch detailed replicas, play a matching game, and explore fascinating books, stickers, pins and more for sale. -Hands-On Fossil Table – Hold genuine […]
With activities for all ages, Summer Bash is the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer, make memories, and enjoy a day filled with excitement, discovery, and community at the Museum! Featured Activities & Attractions Goat Petting Zoo – Get up close and personal with adorable goats! Perfect for animal lovers of all ages, our […]
With activities for all ages, Summer Bash is the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer, make memories, and enjoy a day filled with excitement, discovery, and community at the Museum! Featured Activities & Attractions: Goat Petting Zoo - Get up close and personal with adorable goats! Perfect for animal lovers of all ages, […]
This exciting event takes place twice a year. What to Expect: Visitors can bring up to 5 items for identification. Our team of experts will be on hand to help you discover the origins and characteristics of your specimens. This is a fantastic opportunity for rock and mineral enthusiasts of all ages to learn more about […]
Come celebrate the wonders of the cosmos with us! Solar Telescope Viewing with Rose City Astronomers Peer safely at the sun through powerful solar telescopes and witness our closest star like never before! Space Presentation by Rose City Astronomers Blast off on a journey through the universe with an engaging, expert-led talk about the mysteries […]
Come celebrate volcano science with us! Don’t miss this explosive day of discovery, creativity, and fun for the whole family. Trashcano Eruptions at 2pm and 4pm Witness explosive science in action as we launch our famous Trashcano-an unforgettable, hands-on volcanic eruption experience! Touch Real Volcanic Rocks Get up close and personal with genuine volcanic specimens from […]
Participate in our EGG HUNT and take home a THUNDEREGG or a MYSTERY MINERAL! In addition to the hunt, we’ll have uncut AND polished thundereggs for sale, thunderegg cutting, geode cracking, and more! This way you can still cut open a thunderegg even if you don’t find one in the hunt. : ) HOW IT WORKS: There will be 5 egg […]