Spring Break Activities Begin Friday March 30 at Museum

If you are staying home for Spring Break this year there are still scores of things you can do with the kids. The Owensboro Museum of Science and History has programs scheduled almost every day of Spring Break with fun for all ages. The schedule is listed below.

The Owensboro Museum of Science and History Presents: SPRING BREAK 2012

All Spring Break programs free to Members; non-members $3 per person.

Coal Mine Tours - Tuesday – Friday 3:00, Saturdays 11:30 and 3:00

Hours of Operation Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00

Monday - Closed

Friday March 30, 2012

The Magic of Matt Grisham
Popular magician Matt Grisham returns with his zany, miraculous show, and in addition, will offer a whirl at producing a Spin Art creation just in time for Spring!
Time: 11:00 AM Location: River Heritage Gallery

Saturday March 31, 2012

Introduction to Beekeeping
Find out about bees and learn how they talk to each other, make their own food, and even help the food we eat grow better! How do beekeepers help bees, and how do they stay safe around bees? Learn all of this and more, and enjoy tasting some honey too!
Time: 1:00 PM Location: River Heritage Gallery

Tuesday April 3, 2012

Green Smoothies
What goes in to a smoothie to make it so green? Learn all about how to make delicious and nutritious green smoothies from Naturalist Richard Ogilvie, and enjoy a taste treat while you’re at it!
Time: 11:00 AM -12:00AM Location: River Heritage Gallery

Tuesday April 3, 2012

Adopt a Pet
Meet Bunny Allen from the Owensboro Humane Society, and let her introduce you to some of the cutest pets this side of heaven! The Humane Society is a No-Kill Shelter, an independent, non-profit organization that provides other services too, such as free nail clipping clinics, and low cost spay/neuter four times monthly.
Time: 11:00 AM -3:00PM Location: Mammoth Lobby

Wednesday April 4, 2012

Wildlife in Kentucky
Meet Bill Fannin from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife and learn all about the animals all around us, birds, beasts and fish, Bill will introduce us to many specimens native to our area!
Time: 11:00 AM -12:00AM Location: River Heritage Gallery

Wednesday April 4, 2012

Spring Babies
Come enjoy our mini-petting zoo, meet Debbi Taylor, learn about some of the babies that come during the Spring time, and get to meet some lambs and bunnies up close and personal!
Time: 1:00 PM Location: Mammoth Lobby

Thursday April 5, 2012

Spring Weather
Join WFIE Channel 14 Chief Meteorologist Jeff Lyons and learn all about Spring weather. Different kinds of clouds. What causes storms? How can we stay safe during bad weather? Come early and get a good seat!
Time: 12:00 PM -1:00PM Location: River Heritage Gallery

Thursday April 5, 2012

Nemo, the Red-tailed Hawk
Meet Eric Miller of the Western Kentucky Raptor Center, along with Nemo, the Red-tailed Hawk, and Razor the Screech Owl, and learn about raptors... birds of prey, their habits and characteristics!
Time: 11:00 AM -12:00AM Location: Ford Senate Gallery

Friday April 6, 2012

KY DOWN UNDER PRESENTS - The Land Down Under!
You don't want to miss this! Ky Down Under will dazzle you with facts about the Australian Continent and some of the animals that call it home! Visit up close and personal with live animals, such as a RED KANGAROO, KOOKABURRA, some special REPTILES and a Papuan Frogmouth! The Papuan Frogmouth is the ONLY ONE living outside of the Australian continent!
Time: 11:00 AM -12:00AM Location: Museum's 2nd Floor - RiverHeritage Gallery

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