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Museum of Arts and Sciences "Discover The World--Explore The Universe" at the Museum of Arts and Sciences! Our collections are often the basis for original exhibitions.

The Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon, GA, presents a wide variety of Art and Science exhibitions that change every few months, plus the Museum has a full-dome Planetarium, Science on a Sphere®, Mini-Zoo with over 40 live animals, interactive Discovery House, beautiful Nature Trails, 200+ seat Auditorium, Museum Store, and much more. Our Museum has hosted traveling exhibits like the Smithsonian Institution's "Titanoboa: Monster Snake!" (one of only 15 museums on the tour), National Geographic's "MAPS," and the popular animatronic "Destination Dinosaurs" and "Dinosaurs & Ice Age Mammals." We also design and present original exhibits such as "The Painters' Reel," which traveled to several other museums. The Museum owns an extensive Permanent Collection of fine art items and scientific specimens. Daily programs are presented in the Mini-Zoo and Planetarium (visit the Museum's website for schedules). All exhibits and shows are included with standard admission:
$5 Children (age 3-17)
$7 Students with ID
$8 Seniors (62+) and Military with ID
$10 Adults

Residents of Central Georgia are encouraged to purchase a Museum Membership if they plan to visit the Museum of Arts and Sciences throughout the year. Members receive unlimited free admission, plus many other benefits.

Sky Over Macon is tonight! Here’s your lineup of programs for the evening! Join us for a live Planetarium show of the ni...
10/16/2026

Sky Over Macon is tonight! Here’s your lineup of programs for the evening! Join us for a live Planetarium show of the night sky and learn about dark matter with the Middle Georgia Astronomical Society. Tickets available to purchase on our website until 5, or at the door before the event!

Haunted Trails are BACK! Join us on October 30th and 31st for Haunted Trails! There’s two options this year, so choose y...
10/15/2026

Haunted Trails are BACK! Join us on October 30th and 31st for Haunted Trails! There’s two options this year, so choose your fright! Read the details below 👇🏻

Enchanted Trail
🗓️ October 30th and 31st
📍Museum’s Amphitheater
⏰ 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Groups are organized and leave continuously, so plan to arrive at any time during the event)
🕵️ This trail is a family fun adventure looking for clues to solve a mystery along the path! Children can get photos and autographs from characters along the way. Meet creepy creatures like owls and snakes that live at the museum! Visitors are encouraged to come in costume!

Terror Trail
🗓️ October 30th and 31st
📍Museum’s Sweet Gum Nature Trail
⏰ 9:45 - 11:45 p.m. (Groups are organized and leave continuously, so plan to arrive at any time during the event)
🧟‍♂️ This Haunted Trail is a test of courage and is an extension of the “Evil Dead: The Musical” being presented at Macon Little Theatre! After the show concludes, the terror continues on the trail! Brace yourself for an evening of scary fun as you encounter characters from the show along the Sweet Gum Trail!

Join us at the National STEM Academy Educator Workshop this Saturday! Hear from our Wildlife Curator about animal adapta...
10/15/2026

Join us at the National STEM Academy Educator Workshop this Saturday! Hear from our Wildlife Curator about animal adaptations!

These furry and feathered friends are ready for the Animal Adaptations Educator Workshop! The Museum of Arts and Sciences will help lead this engaging workshop.

Will you join this Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 9AM-12PM?

Stipends and certificates are provided upon completion of activities.

Explore Workshops and Register Here:
https://museumofaviation.org/educate/educator-programs/professional-workshops/

Premiering a new experience in the Mark Smith Planetarium! Mesmerica is a multi-sensory planetarium experience where tim...
10/14/2026

Premiering a new experience in the Mark Smith Planetarium! Mesmerica is a multi-sensory planetarium experience where time stands still, and a new kind of magic surrounds you to soothe the senses. With the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominee James Hood, and hypnotic 3D motion art from leading visual artists, Mesmerica is an experience unlike any other - specifically designed to unwind!

The Mark Smith Planetarium is the only venue showing this smash-hit show in all of Georgia and several surrounding states! Purchase tickets at the link below!

https://link.mesmerica.com/macvfb

Sky Over Macon is back on Friday! View the night sky in the Planetarium, and weather permitting, our Observatory will be...
10/12/2026

Sky Over Macon is back on Friday! View the night sky in the Planetarium, and weather permitting, our Observatory will be open to see the starry skies above Macon! Only $10 for adults, and $5 for children. Purchase your ticket in advance on our website! We can’t wait to see you there!

Tomorrow is the second Friday of the month. That means Fractal Friday is back!! Zoom with us through fractals to soundtr...
10/08/2026

Tomorrow is the second Friday of the month. That means Fractal Friday is back!! Zoom with us through fractals to soundtracks that will take you on an immersive, 360° experience! Only $10 per person, and our Members receive a $2 discount! Purchase tickets ahead of time on our website to save your spot!

Creature Feature is tonight!! Join our Wildlife Curator, Jerrica Madden-Baker, as she analyzes animal sounds in cinema a...
10/07/2026

Creature Feature is tonight!! Join our Wildlife Curator, Jerrica Madden-Baker, as she analyzes animal sounds in cinema and relates them to real world animal communication! This event is $5 at the door or FREE for our members! Purchase your tickets ahead of time online to save your spot!

10/06/2026

Creature Feature is almost here! Wednesday, October 7, at 7 PM explore the wonderful world behind animal sounds in cinema! This discussion in the Art of Science lecture series will be presented by Jerrica Madden-Baker, our Wildlife Curator here at the Museum of Arts and Sciences! If you’re looking for something different to do this Wednesday we would love to have you out! Come out, socialize, and learn something new about Art and Science! Tickets are only $5 at the door, or FREE with a museum membership! We can’t wait to see you there!

Fall and Fossil Fest this Saturday is rain or shine! ☔️☀️We have so many fun activities planned and we can’t wait to see...
10/02/2026

Fall and Fossil Fest this Saturday is rain or shine! ☔️☀️We have so many fun activities planned and we can’t wait to see you there! When you arrive you will receive a schedule of activities planned for the day. In the event of rain, some activities may be moved indoors!

Address

4182 Forsyth Road
Macon, GA
31210

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(478) 477-3232

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