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Science Cinema: Despicable Me

Friday, June 16 | 6:30 p.m. Join our Astronomy staff for a quick look at the science behind the movie, and then enjoy this fan-favorite film! Ticket Prices Children (3-17) $6.00 Adult Member $8.00... Learn More

World Turtle Day

Celebrate some of our most unique animal friends at World Turtle Day. These slow, wrinkled, oddly-shaped reptiles with hard shells – that they can hide in! – are amazing creatures... Learn More

Super Science Saturday: Endangered Species Day

Learn more about wildlife in honor of Endangered Species Day!  Join us from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. for the second Super Science Saturday of 2017 as we explore the... Learn More

International Migratory Bird Day

Included with regular admission; members are admitted FREE!

Did you know that more than 350 species of bird migrate each year? Learn more about our feathered friends on this day dedicated these amazing animals. The 2017 theme, Helping Birds Along... Learn More

Salamander Saturday

Found in both tropical and temperate forests, salamanders are a key element to keeping our forests healthy, as their steady diet of insect and arthropod populations – such as ticks... Learn More

Star Wars Day

May the Fourth Be With You

Join us for an afternoon of our regular programs -- but dedicated to everyone's favorite galaxy far, far away! 11:30 – What the Tech? Join us in the Do Lab,... Learn More

Astronomy Day

Whether the light you see in the night sky is from a star that is still "out there" or the remnants of one that ceased to exist thousands – or... Learn More

GeekFest

Tickets now available online!

Gamers, cosplayers, steampunkers, geeks, Trekkies, and nerds unite! The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery is hosting its third annual GeekFest and you're invited! Join us for an entire evening of... Learn More