Break Out Day: WILDlife Wonders
Monday, January 20, 11am-3pm
Celebrate our newest exhibit, Thomas D. Mangelsen: A LIFE IN THE WILD, and explore the amazing diversity of life around the world! Learn to identify common snakes, investigate the world of rodents, and join us at 2:30 to eat some dirt (cake, that is!)
Members: FREE | Non-members: Included with gate admission
Winter Astronomy Nights at the Farmhouse
Friday, January 24, 7-8:30pm
Join us to observe the winter skies from the Fedele Family Plaza of our Knobloch Family Farmhouse! Using our portable telescopes, astronomers will share the best happenings in the sky with visitors. Join us for a short astronomy presentation, followed by an open viewing on Overlook Terrace. Rain will cancel programs. Please call the Museum’s main line at 203.322.1646 for cancellation information.
Members: FREE | Non-members: $5/adults; $3/children
Winter Sunday Explorers
Sundays, January 26 - February 23, 1-4pm
The winter version of our popular drop-in program provides a great reason to visit on Sundays! Our Animal Meet & Greets move to our exhibit galleries to celebrate our incredible new Thomas D. Mangelsen exhibition, A LIFE IN THE WILD. Then, end the day with a chance to build with some of our favorite building blocks and kits! Some programs may be limited in enrollment. Schedule of events may change without notice or due to weather. Strollers and late entries not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium is recommended for ages 5 and up.
1-4pm: Self-guided crafts (Overbrook Nature Center)
1:30pm: Planetarium Show (Bendel Mansion)
2:30pm: Animal Meet & Greet in A LIFE IN THE WILD Exhibition (Museum Gallery)
3:30pm: Building Stations Lab (Overbrook Nature Center)
Members: FREE | Non-members: Included with gate admission
Nights Out: Pasta Making Class & Supper with Chopped Champion Silvia Baldini
Thursday, January 29, 7-9pm
Creating the perfect handmade pasta is a combination of art and science, but it needn’t be intimidating. Dive in hands first with chef and Food Network “Chopped” Champion, Silvia Baldini, and learn simple steps to a variety of shapes, styles and textures. Class will be followed by a feast of our own creation. Former chef at the Ritz in London, Silvia is the founder of Strawberry & Sage, and a recent inductee to the prestigious Les Dames d’Escoffier NY.
Members: $100 | Non-Members: $110
Farm It Yourself: Maple Candy & Sugar
Sunday, Februray 9, 2-3:30pm
Discover how to turn our yummy maple syrup into your own candy and maple sugar! Maple sugar can be used for many types of cooking and baking, and maple candy makes great gifts or tasty treats! Each participant will get to help make their own maple sugar and candy to take home! Meets in the Knobloch Family Farmhouse. Limited enrollment for a good hands-on experience. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Members: $10 | Non-members: $12
Winter Home School Day: Native Wildlife
Wednesday, Februray 12, 10:30-3pm
Discover the amazing animals that live right here in our area! Learn about local reptiles and amphibians, delve into the world of our largest land mammals, take in the work of renowned wildlife photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen in our latest exhibition, and test your knowledge in our animal artifact lab. Group lunch period allows homeschoolers to meet and share ideas.
Members: $17 | Non-members: $17
Break Out Day: Tales & Tails
Monday, February 17, 11am-3pm
Join us as we bring some of our favorite children’s books to life! We’ll share some of our favorite stories and then meet animals from their pages. We’ll even delve into some of our favorite science books and perform experiments! We’ll have s’mores on the meadow at 2:30, too!
Members: FREE | Non-members: Included with gate admission
Winter Astronomy Nights at the Farmhouse
Friday, February 21, 7-8:30pm
Join us to observe the winter skies from the Fedele Family Plaza of our Knobloch Family Farmhouse! Using our portable telescopes, astronomers will share the best happenings in the sky with visitors. Join us for a short astronomy presentation, followed by an open viewing on Overlook Terrace. Rain will cancel programs. Please call the Museum’s main line at 203.322.1646 for cancellation information.
Members: FREE | Non-members: $5/adults; $3/children
Nights Out: Mixed Media Mixer at the SM&NC
Thursday, February 27, 7 - 9pm
Explore the exciting world of collage in the beautiful setting of our Bendel Mansion in Winter. Taking inspiration from the season, we’ll explore this expressive art form while enjoying refreshments in view of our beautiful campus. Using a variety of media, paper, and even found objects, attendees will create a unique collage project to take home. Beginner and experienced artists alike are welcome.
Members: $40 | Non-Members: $50
Nights Out: Wine Tasting & Food Pairing with LaRocca’s Wine & Spirits’ Sommelier John Freitas
Thursday, March 19, 7 - 9pm
Wine and food are two of life’s great pleasures, and finding the perfect match can be a delicious endeavor. Though a centuries-old tradition, pairing foods and wine together can still be a challenging and intimidating task. Join us for a delectable evening learning about reasonably priced fine wines, and leave with the skills to create an exquisite experience for your family, friends, or next party.
Members: $60 | Non-Members: $70
Winter Astronomy Nights at the Farmhouse
Friday, March 20, 7-8:30pm
Join us to observe the winter skies from the Fedele Family Plaza of our Knobloch Family Farmhouse! Using our portable telescopes, astronomers will share the best happenings in the sky with visitors. Join us for a short astronomy presentation, followed by an open viewing on Overlook Terrace. Rain will cancel programs. Please call the Museum’s main line at 203.322.1646 for cancellation information.
Members: FREE | Non-members: $5/adults; $3/children
Outdoor Adventures: Radical Reptiles
Sunday, March 22, 4:30 - 6pm
Calling all reptile fans! Meet some of our live reptiles up close and personal! Learn the correct ways to handle a snake, test your family’s knowledge to win prizes with our reptile trivia, and try some “Eat like a Reptile” snacks!
Members: $6 | Non-members: $9
Nights Out: SM&NC Welcomes David Sibley
Thursday, April 22, 7 - 9pm
On Earth Day, join us for a memorable talk, meet and greet, and book signing with David Sibley – world-renowned author and illustrator of “The Sibley Guide to Birds,” and his latest book, “What It’s Like to Be a Bird.” First published in 2000, more than two million copies of “The Sibley Guide to Birds” have sold worldwide. The foremost authority in his field, he’s been called the most important illustrator of birds since John James Audubon and Roger Tory Petersen.
Members & Non-Members: $55 including signed book