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Special Exhibition

Life in One Cubic Foot

How much life can you find in a cubic foot? It turns out, a whole lot! Biocubes - the life in a cubic foot of soil or water over one day - capture enough variation to explore the complexity of entire ecosystems.
Experience this free exhibit beginning June 12th!

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Discovery Live: Ask a Music Therapist!

Explore your world with Discovery Live: Ask a _________! Tune in to hear from a variety of guest exp [...]

Meet the Ukulele Virtual Workshop | 10 AM

Is your ukulele gathering dust in a closet? Looking for a new outlook on the instrument? Join us for [...]

Meet the Ukulele Virtual Workshop | 2 PM

Is your ukulele gathering dust in a closet? Looking for a new outlook on the instrument? Join us for [...]

CANCELED: Night Skies

Join us on Facebook Live to learn more about obj [...]

Endangered Species Day Celebration

Celebrate Endangered Species Day with FCMoD! Did you know? The museum is home to the most endangered [...]

‘Kuza – Live From The Dome

Join us for a livestream concert experience unlike any other featuring South African-born artist, 'K [...]

Discovery Live: Ask a Therapist!

Explore your world with Discovery Live: Ask a _________! Tune in to hear from a variety of guest exp [...]

Inner Workings of the Human Ear | 10 AM

Lend an ear! Join us in learning about the inner workings of the human ear; how our ears process sou [...]

Inner Workings of the Human Ear | 2 PM

Lend an ear! Join us in learning about the inner workings of the human ear; how our ears process sou [...]

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