Laser Extravaganza Saturday, August 13
Floyd and Zeppelin

We threw back to the '90s with Lasers and Libations, so in August we're going even farther in the Wayback Machine! 

Buy your tickets online NOW for the last in our summer series of Laser Extravaganzas: Floyd and Zeppelin, a '70s themed party for adults on Saturday, August 13, from 6:30-9:30 pm. Dig out the flower power headbands, tie-dye, platform shoes, and bell bottoms. Then head to Kaleideum North for beer, brisket, and two classic psychedelic rock laser shows

Radar Brewing Company is setting up a cash/credit bar at the event for beer purchases. Honkey Tonk Smokehouse is catering with smoked brisket, chicken sandwiches, sides, and desserts. Event tickets include museum exploration, food, '70s-themed arts and crafts, and the hour-long laser shows of the best hits of Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd.

  • 7 pm: Led Zeppelin
  • 8:30 pm: Pink Floyd

Tickets with dinner included are limited. To ensure that you have a delicious Honky Tonk Smokehouse meal, buy your tickets online TODAY! Tickets for the laser shows will be available at the door.

Adult members $20; Adult non-members $25.

Don’t forget to enter into our “Radical Raffle” upon arrival for the chance to win ‘70s-themed swag and gift cards! 
Register Now for August 13 Little Innovators
Saturday, August 13
11:30 am-12:30 pm


Little Innovators is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) program designed for curious preschoolers and focusing on exploration, play, and discovery through project-based learning.

August's theme is “Discover Sand.”


$5 per member; $8 per non-member. (Ticket includes one adult with one Pre-K innovator; adult must attend with child.) Museum admission is not included.


Register early at kaleideum.org.
Sign a Beam for the New Building!
Kaleideum is having a Topping Out Ceremony for the new building on Thursday, August 18, and in anticipation of that occasion, Frank L. Blum Construction Company placed beams at each location. Drop by and sign a beam to become a permanent part of the reimagined Kaleideum!

And don't forget, you can watch the building come to life in downtown Winston-Salem via the web cam located on the home page of kaleideum.org!

What's Happening in the Planetarium!
NEW! Zula Patrol: Under the Weather

When weather is stolen from the planets in our solar system, the Zula Patrol comes to the rescue!

Learn about weather processes not only on Earth but on other planets in our solar system with this lovable gang of aliens called the Zula Patrol. 

See it on Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays in August at 11 am in the Kaleideum Planetarium.
Spend an Afternoon with the Universe

Visit us in the Kaleideum planetarium for
  • Space Live at 2 pm. Explore the wonders of the universe.
  • Live Sky Tour at 3 pm. Take a tour of the stars and the night sky.
  • Laser Special at 4 pm. Check out a musical Laser Special.

Kaleideum has weekend Featured Artists for Laser Specials at 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday:
  • August 6 & 7: Backstreet Boys
  • August 13 & 14: Queen
  • August 20 & 21: Daft Punk
  • August 28 & 29: Beyoncé
 
Laser Specials are $2 for members; $3 for non-members.
 
General Admission is not required if you only want to see a Laser Special and explore the Museum. General Admission is required for all other planetarium programs.

*Parental discretion is advised for Featured Artist Laser Specials.

CLICK HERE for more information about laser shows.
Hey Tennis Fans! WSO Bo Will Make an Appearance at Kaleideum North Thursday, August 11
At 3 pm on Thursday, August 11, Bo from the Winston-Salem Open will have a meet and greet at Kaleideum North. It's a great time to get a selfie with the lovable character.

The Winston-Salem Open tournament is one of only three professional sporting events in the Piedmont Triad and is a great chance to see tomorrow’s biggest tennis stars today. 
 
The tournament starts August 20 and runs through August 27. If you buy tickets for the Winston-Salem Open, you can show your ticket at the Kaleideum Welcome Desk and get a Buy One Get One Free admission!
Summer Hours at Kaleideum
Both Kaleideum North and Kaleideum Downtown are open seven days a week this summer!

Summer hours are:

Monday-Friday: 10 am-5 pm
Saturday: 10 am-5 pm
Sunday: 1-5 pm

At Kaleideum Downtown, summer hours end on Friday, August 19. Kaleideum Downtown will then be closed from Saturday, August 20, through Friday, September 2. Kaleideum Downtown will reopen for weekends on Saturday, September 3.

At Kaleideum North, summer hours end on Labor Day, Monday, September 5.
VISIT FOR FREE WITH A
KALEIDEUM MEMBERSHIP!
There are exciting things happening at Kaleideum as we prepare for our move to brand-new building in the fall of 2023. Buy your membership today to be a part of our community and experience all the wonder, curiosity, and lifelong learning that comes along with your Kaleideum membership. Don't forget that your membership provides you with free regular admission and discounts on events, birthday parties, summer camp, and day camps throughout the year. In addition, a Family Membership gives you free and discounted membership to science centers and children's museums worldwide!

It's easy to renew your membership one of these three ways:

  1. Complete the online membership form. 
  2. Call Kaleideum North at (336) 767-6730, ext. 1000, and by a membership over the phone.
  3. Buy a membership with any of our Welcome Desk employees during your next museum visit. 

If you have any questions, contact Teresa Dean at (336) 767-6730, ext 1000, or tdean@kaleideum.org.