We aren't dandy-lyin’ when we say Spring Break at the center will be in full bloom soon.
Be sure to mark your calendar for Creation Station on March 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.! At today's event, guests can spark their budding imagination and explore the joy of music and rhythm by using a spin drum. You'll get to create and decorate your own spinning drum that will allow you to explore the wonders of music at this family-friendly activity.
Ready for Spring Break, ASAP? Check out our interactive flyers below to see what we've got going on beginning March 18 and ending on March 29...there's never too much of a good spring!
Access to all of these events and activities except for the Animal Tales shows is included with general admission pricing. Military discounts are also available. Please note we do have field trip visitors on March 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and March 28 and 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., so certain areas of the museum like the Reptile Room will only be accessible by field trip guests until noon, and then it will be open for all to enjoy! We appreciate your patience. Check out the rest of the lineup for week two below.
Want more details about our Animal Tales shows? Be prepared to get up close and personal with unique animals like you’ve never seen! We'll have a Flemish Giant Rabbit, Kookaburra, Prairie Dog, Bird Eating Tarantula, Tegu, and a Kinkajou in attendance at interactive shows with Animal Tales. You'll even get to touch some of the animals after each show. Talk about a Spring Break photo op to remember for years to come!
Guests will receive wristbands at check in. Space is limited; purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended. Online ticket price includes one Animal Tales ticket plus general admission per person; active Science Center members will also need to purchase show tickets per person (general admission is free for our members). Simply present your tickets to our front desk associate when you arrive, and they will provide you with the wristbands needed for your group. Sign up for the 10:30 show & general admission for the day here; or sign up for the 11:45 show & general admission here.
Looking for some intergalactic fun? Join us for a Planetarium Night show at 6 or 7 p.m. on March 21!
We'll be showcasing the Heroes of the Stars at this Planetarium Night! In this action-packed show, hear the tales of the greatest heroes of Greek mythology and the planets, moons, and constellations named after them. Listen to the epic, timeless tales of Hercules, Theseus, Orion, Bellerophon, Perseus, and Atalanta, and discover how they battled the most frightening monsters the world has ever seen. Recommended for ages 5+. Our Planetarium is an inflatable dome. Guests sit on cushions on the floor of the planetarium to view the show. Space is limited; purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended for this reason. On Planetarium Night, please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled showing. Shows begin at 6 and 7 p.m. and last approximately 45 minutes. Don't miss the preshow, included with your reservation! Our planetarium preshow begins at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. During, your family can discover and learn about various space explorations, space facts, and more from our local experts at the Northwest Florida Astronomy Association. Grab your tickets on our events page. You can also call us at 850-664-1261 to book your spots.
We look forward to seeing your family soon for all these activities. Have questions? Hop on over to the chat button or send us a line at website@ecscience.org. We'd love to offer a peony for your thoughts!