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Second Saturday Science May 10
Bats: The True Story Come and hang with live bats! Meet the largest bat in the world, the Gigantic Flying Fox from Malaysia which has a nearly 6-foot wingspan! Bat Story Time with Willa Brigham! Join Emmy Award winning Storyteller Willa Brigham for a special bat story time! Special early registration pricing—save up to 50% if you register before May2!
May 11-17
Bear in Mind— It is Bear Awareness Week! A behind-the-scenes tour. Special exhibits, talks from bear-keepers, interactive activities, arts and crafts, storytelling, scavenger hunts, educational demonstrations, games and more. Be a Bear Buildin' Buddy and, register to build a plushblack bear of your very own! Check out all that is happening at the Museum for Bear Awareness Week!
May 24
Carolina Wings Butterfly Pavilion to Open Memorial Day Weekend! The screened-in Carolina Butterfly Pavilion features viewing of butterflies that are only native to the Carolinas and south-eastern states.

Second Saturday Science JUNE 14
Science for Little Peeps— Featuring Peep and the Big Wide World Join us for a day of science activities for kids ages 3-6. Science for Little Peeps is inspired by the popular TV series Peep and the Big Wide World.

Second Saturday Science July 12
Dino Day—Dig This! Try out the new Fossil Dig Site before it opens – collect and bring home your own fossils!

Daily Happenings

There's always something new to see, learn and do at the Museum of Life and Science! Butterflies, animals, reptiles, bugs, health related experiments and more. Check out our daily programs and see what is happening today at the Museum!