Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Shark Zone Exhibit Opens
Enter an indoor gallery through a massive shark jaw tunnel to experience a never before seen Shark Zone Exhibit! Tour amazing shark photos by National Geographic Photographer, Brian Skerry and view models, touch and track live sharks, dig for shark teeth and more!

Date: Opens May 11
Time: Member Preview 9-11am/Open to Public 11am
animal masks
Summer Camp filling fast
Full and half day offerings. Explore Ancient Beasts , Animal Grossology , or Science Myth-teries . Search the Solar System , uncover what is Stinky, Slimy and
Squirmy , or find out what lives in your own neighborhood in Yikes!
They Lurk Everywhere !

Date: Week long camps Summer 2019
Time: full or half day camps
Star Gazing and Laser Night
Come view the night sky and take in a laser show. Observing begins at 8:30pm.
Weather permitting
Date: May 11
Time: Shows at 7:30, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30pm
M other's Day Discount
On her special day, 50% discount
for mother or grandmother visiting
with a child. Disounts in Museum Store.
Date: May 12
Time: 9am-5pm
Naturally Speaking: David Gruber
Hear from David Gruber, a National Geographic Emerging Explorer on his journey in search of biofluorescent sharks, seahorses, sea turtles, and more. 
Open to Public - registration required
Date: May 16
Time: 6pm
O tter Ball Gala
Celebrate our conservation efforts with an entertaining evening filled with a fabulous menu, elaborate fanfare, and outstanding live auction! 
Museum closes at 2pm to prepare
Date: May 17
Time: 6pm

May 9 Planetarium closed for maintenance
May 11 Shark Zone Opens! Member Preview 9-11am
May 11 Stargazing & Laser Shows
May 12 Mother's Day discount 50%
May 14 Give Local 757 - Help us reach our VANtastic goal
May 17 Otter Ball Conservation Gala museum closes 2pm
May 25 Dino on the Loose 1-1:15p.m.
May 31 Camp-in Event for Families



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