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Upcoming Events

Second Thursday Creativity Series
5:30-7:30 p.m. second Thursday of each month

Join us for this fun series for preschool and elementary school-aged children and caring adults. Each event features a different theme along with a visiting artist. Stations will be set up throughout the museum to encourage creativity through hands-on activities. Included with admission or membership.

Second Thursday Creativity Series
“Beach Party”
Thursday, July 9
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
For preschool and elementary-aged children and an adult.
Loads of fun, hands-on activities with a "beach" theme, plus Fruit and Veggie Ventures, unexpected music and more.
Wear fun summer clothes!
Free with admission or membership
Sponsored by the MI Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Plum Creek Foundation, Kohls, Culvers and the Marquette County Active Living Task Force for Fruit and Veggie Ventures.

Remember, Thursday nights are Dominos Pizza Night at the Museum. Call your order in to us before 5:30 and dine with us during the event.

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Each weekday morning: Mr. Jim's Toddler Clubhouse
Each weekday at 11:00 a.m. enter Mr. Jim's Toddler Clubhouse of fun activities. Mr. Jim will offer a mix of developmentally appropriate hands on activities for toddlers and their care givers. Don't miss the fun. The activities are free with admission or membership and the program is supported by Target.

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Explainer Training
Friday, July 3, 6-8 p.m.
Become a part of our volunteer leadership program, The Explainers. Training is open to all youths ages 8 to 18. Be a leader in the Museum. Learn how to handle the Museum's animals, help in the store and more. Trainings are the first Friday of every month. Pizza is served. A parent or caregiver must be present from 7:30 to 8 p.m. For more details, call 226-3911 and ask for Nheena or Jim. Program is FREE. Support is provided by Delta Kappa Gamma Foundation, the Washnock Family, Fox Motors of Negaunee and Fox Motors of Marquette

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Dominos Pizza Night
Every Thursday. Order by 5:30 p.m. and eat just after 6. $5.00 per pizza plus tip. Pizza orders can also be pre-arranged by calling 226-3911.

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School of Rock
Friday, June 26, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (outside in the Museum Courtyard)
Join Bobby Hayes and his young students for live music. You can use the instruments too!

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Ectothermic Days: A fit of phobic fun!
Slither on in to the museum for Ectothermic Days. Thursday evenings July 9 and 23 along with Saturday afternoon on July 18. Experts will have all of our reptilian friends out for up close and personal visits from 3:30 until 5 p.m.. Come see geckos, chameleons, bearded dragons, boa constrictors and more.