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Special Events
Member Preview: 'Tis the Season for Science
Members see the snow first!
Member Preview: 'Tis the Season for Science
Thursday, November 16
Piazza | Level 1
Explore the wonders of winter with ‘Tis the Season for Science at the Academy on Thursday, November 16 for a first look at the indoor snow flurries, winter crafts, icy experiments, and a penguin-themed puppet show in the Piazza. Plus, learn about bear and caribou specimens from Academy volunteer docents. Then, step outside to the East Garden to enjoy penguin- and polar bear-themed photo ops in Wander Woods, the Academy’s nature play and exploration space.
Join us for a day of festive fun:
- 9:30 am-12 pm: Winter crafts in the Piazza
- 9:30 am-5 pm: Snow flurries twice an hour in the Piazza
- 10:15 am: Seasonal Storytime at Science Today
- 10:30 am: Penguin Feeding in African Hall
- 11 am: P is for Penguin puppet show in the Piazza
- 1 pm: Wild Winter Trivia in the Piazza
No RSVP is required to attend the Member Preview—we’ll see you there!
Can’t make the preview? 'Tis the Season for Science opens for all on November 17.
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