CALENDAR

Conservation Quest
Saturday, March 10 through Monday, May 28, 2012

Go green! Learn about energy--what it is, where it comes from, how we use it, and why it's so important to use it wisely. Created by Stepping Stones Museum for Children and sponsored locally by DuPont.  More information.

40th Anniversary Exhibit
Sunday, May 13 through Monday, August 27

Celebrate 40 years of exploration and discovery and learn more about the history of the Museum at this special exhibit! Come discover, or re-discover, the excitement a trip to the Museum can bring with our 40th Anniversary exhibit.    More Information

Bank of America Museums on Us   
June 2-3, 2012

Bank  of America credit card, ATM, and check card holders receive free admission on the first full weekend of the month. For details, please visit http://museums.bankofamerica.com.

Earth from Space Members' Preview Party
Friday, June 15, 2012, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
 
Members are invited to join us for an "out of this world" preview of our newest  traveling exhibit, Earth from Space! Explore  our exciting exhibits, mingle with other members and take part in our raffle.  Plus, view two, NASA Apollo space suits and the Delaware state moon rock!  Refreshments for the Earth from Space Members' Preview Party are provided by Cabot Creamery.

Earth from Space
Saturday, June 16 through Monday, September 3, 2012
    
Each day, high above the clouds, dozens of sophisticated imaging satellites circle th e earth. These high-tech machines are capable of capturing extraordinary conditions and events that are nearly impossible to document from the surface of the planet. These remarkable images will be on display in a new Smithsonian traveling exhibit. Sponsored locally by DuPont.