FALL FLING
*Included with General Admission.
*Advance tickets are encouraged.
*September 26th is excluded from Kids Free September.
Museum: 10 AM - 5 PM
Cafe: 10 AM - 4 PM
Activities: 10 AM - 3 PM
Get ready for a full day of fall fun! See physics in action as student engineering teams compete head-to-head in a pumpkin launching contest with hand-built catapults and trebuchets.
INSIDE THE MUSEUM
- Get up close with tabletop catapult and trebuchet models and learn more about propulsion and projectile motion.
- Build and decorate your own mini cup flinger to take home!
- Younger scientists can explore the science of fall colors with hands-on leaf creations.
OUTSIDE THE MUSEUM
- Sport inflatables: Try your hand at axe throwing, baseball, football, and basketball.
- Send a museum employee for a swim in the dunk tank!
- Crack open a geode.
- Grab a bite at our outdoor café, featuring special fall festival-inspired treats!
MEMBER PERKS
- We have a special activity just for you! Stop by the membership table from 10 AM - 12 PM for a fun kid craft. Available while supplies last. Reserve your free member admission here.
BENTLEY PLANETARIUM
- Planetarium tickets can be purchased at check-in. *Subject to availability.
- Purchase Weekend Planetarium tickets here. *On sale 2 weeks before.