Family Night at the Museum

Family Night at the Museum

We know that you love to visit the museum. We also know that you are always looking for new ways to learn and explore with your family, whether you are interested in astronomy, natural history, archaeology, anthropology, manatees, or any of the multitudes of areas covered in the museum. And so we are happy to present Family Night at the Museum.

The first Saturday of each month presents a whole new way to explore the museum. Each month there's something new to see and do. It could be a family friendly film or maybe a live performance.  Then there might be a scavenger hunt through the museum or perhaps some hands-on activities. One thing is for sure - it'll be fun and educational.

If the planetarium is your thing, take in an old-fashioned Live Star Talk (7 pm) and learn how to find the planets and constellations that are up that month, then check out one of our latest space shows at 7:30. And, if you are in the mood, stick around 'til later for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Show.

And of course, the aquarium is open so that you can visit with the manatees. Presentations at 5:00 and 6:30.

Food is available for a nominal price.

The museum is open until 8 pm and admission is half price after 4pm.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame planetarium show runs from 8:15 to 9 pm.

April 3, 2010- Spring into Nature

 Help us celebrate spring with a family night all about nature. The fun and fabulous Mindy Simmons will be playing kids music in the planetarium at 4:30 and 5:30. Enjoy other theme related crafts and activities in the planetarium lobby.

Cinco de Mayo is just a few days away so let’s start celebrating! Latin themed crafts and activities in the planetarium lobby until 7pm. Chipotle will help spread the cheer with free chips and salsa! And May 1^st is the National Day of Puppetry, so you can enjoy an amazing puppet and storytelling presentation called “Mariposa Martinez and More Tales from Latin America” with Katie Adams at 5:30 in the planetarium.

Join us for a screening of Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian in the planetarium theater at 4:15 followed by a fun adventure through the museum. Enjoy themed crafts and activities in the planetarium lobby.