Family Days
Next Family Day
Saturday, March 21, 2025
12 - 4 pm
Theme: Wings
Discover the amazing variety of wings in our world! From butterflies & birds to bats
& airplanes, discover how different wings work. Through hands-on activites, discover
how animals use wings and how humans engineer wings for flight. Explore with a scavenger
hunt, create models, and more!
Hands-on science, culture, history, and art!
Family Days allow the whole family to connect with the museum! Enjoy hands-on activities, including crafts, games, and experiments. Meet curators and other experts. See and touch museum specimens. Explore the galleries.Family Days are designed to engage the whole family in exploring, investigating, and having fun. All ages are welcome! Guests 17 and under are FREE on Family Days, and parking is always free on weekends!
Museum Family Days are proudly presented by TOTE.
Learn more about Family Days!

Virtual Family Days
Virtual Family Days feature video interviews with experts, how-to craft videos, and hands-on activities designed to do at home.

Past Family Days
Curious about what happens at a Family Day? See pictures and read about past Family Day themes, guests, and activities!