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Read Aloud (Story Time)

Read Aloud takes place in announced exhibit areas, and includes early elementary age appropriate stories (but all ages are welcome to attend!). Current story times are Fridays at 10 AM and 1 PM.

August 4, August 11, August 18, August 25, September 1: 10 AM Story: "Bear Came Along" by Richard T. Morris

Take an adventure down a river with Bear, Froggy, and their forest animal friends! ]]

August 4, August 11, August 18, August 25, September 1: 1 PM Story: "The Little Butterfly That Could" by Ross Burach

Follow a worried, but persistent butterfly on their migration journey!

September 8, September 15, September 22, September 29: 10 AM Story: "Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn" by Kenard Pak

Take a walk through nature and notice the trees changing, the birds leaving, and more!

September 8, September 15, September 22, September 29: 1 PM Story: "Maybe Something Beautiful" by Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell

Follow along as Mira meets an artist and brings a splash of color to her gray town!

October 6, October 13, October 20: 10 AM Story: "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak

Join Max on an exciting journey to an island full of wild things!

October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27: 1 PM Story: "Peanut Goes for the Gold" by Jonathan Van Ness

Meet Peanut, a creative guinea pig who is determined to become a gymnast!

November 3, November 10, November 17, November 24, December 1: 10 AM Story: "Zoe and the Fawn" by Catherine Jameson

Come along as Zoe and her dad search for a lonely fawn’s mom

November 3, November 10, November 17, November 24, December 1: 1 PM Story: "The Leaf Thief" by Alice Hemmings

As fall approaches, Squirrel is worried someone is stealing his leaves! Join us to uncover the true leaf thief!

December 8, December 15, December 22, December 29: 10 AM Story: "A Thing Called Snow" by Yuval Zommer

Follow Fox and Hare on their search for a thing called snow!

December 8, December 15, December 22, December 29: 1 PM Story: "A Day So Gray" by Marie Lamba

Discover the brilliant colors hidden within a seemingly gray winter day!

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General Admission

  • Children (1 – 16): $19
  • Adults (17 – 64): $19
  • Seniors (65+): $18
  • Infants (Under 12 months): Free
  • Members: Free
  • Military: Buy 1, Get 1 Free
  • Museums for All Program (EBT/WIC cardholders): $3/person (up to 4 admissions) *P-EBT not valid

All children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

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Members-Only Hours: 8:30 – 9:30 AM Daily
The Museum is closed for general admission on these holidays in 2023 and 2024:
New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve

Please check our list of dates with irregular hours.

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