Join us in person in The Planetarium for this monthly guide to the night skies. You can experience our new upgraded Planetarium system and feel like an astronaut as you experience our 50-foot dome and discover the latest news from the world of astronomy! This live talk includes opportunities for Q&A. Masks are required for staff and […]

Gather the kiddos and settle in for a story to spark their curiosity about science and nature! Join us at The Bishop at 3pm every Saturday and Sunday for a special story time. Tales Under the Tree takes place under the Ralph S. French Charitable Foundation Mighty Oak in the Mosaic Backyard Universe and features a […]

Trick or Treat! at The Bishop Are you and your little ones ready for a dino-mite Halloween? Spirit yourselves over to The Bishop for trick-or-treating through the life-like dinosaurs in our new DinoVenture experience (opening October 23)! But beware… the T. rex, tenontosaurus, triceratops, and others will come to life — breathing, moving, and roaring! […]

Gather the kiddos and settle in for a story to spark their curiosity about science and nature! Join us at The Bishop at 3pm every Saturday and Sunday for a special story time. Tales Under the Tree takes place under the Ralph S. French Charitable Foundation Mighty Oak in the Mosaic Backyard Universe and features a […]

Gather the kiddos and settle in for a story to spark their curiosity about science and nature! Join us at The Bishop at 3pm every Saturday and Sunday for a special story time. Tales Under the Tree takes place under the Ralph S. French Charitable Foundation Mighty Oak in the Mosaic Backyard Universe and features a […]

Gather the kiddos and settle in for a story to spark their curiosity about science and nature! Join us at The Bishop at 3pm every Saturday and Sunday for a special story time. Tales Under the Tree takes place under the Ralph S. French Charitable Foundation Mighty Oak in the Mosaic Backyard Universe and features a […]

Our monthly think + drink / science program is a forum of discussion where you can learn about science in a relaxed, informal setting. The day’s expert gives a short presentation then opens the floor for questions and discussion. This month, think + drink / science is FREE and taking place via Zoom as we welcome […]

During KidSpace we unleash the awesome power of astronomy as we help kids become scientific masters of the universe! Join us in person in The Planetarium as we take off from the Earth’s surface and fly to places humans have never been: the Sun, planets, other moons in our solar system, newly discovered solar systems […]

Gather the kiddos and settle in for a story to spark their curiosity about science and nature! Join us at The Bishop at 3pm every Saturday and Sunday for a special story time. Tales Under the Tree takes place under the Ralph S. French Charitable Foundation Mighty Oak in the Mosaic Backyard Universe and features a […]

IQuest is a monthly program for smart, curious middle school students in grades 6 through 8. While each IQuest is different, you can always expect challenging projects and games that inspire out-of-the-box solutions to real world problems. Attendees must pre-register by 11am on the day of the program.  We will be adhering to social distancing […]

Seeing Stars with The Bishop at Robinson Preserve Join us for Seeing Stars with The Bishop at Robinson Preserve, where you’ll enjoy a beautiful view at the Preserve, thanks to our partners at Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources. We provide the telescopes and the expertise; you enjoy the wonders of our universe featuring Saturn, […]

Gather the kiddos and settle in for a story to spark their curiosity about science and nature! Join us at The Bishop at 3pm every Saturday and Sunday for a special story time. Tales Under the Tree takes place under the Ralph S. French Charitable Foundation Mighty Oak in the Mosaic Backyard Universe and features a […]

Join us in person in The Planetarium for this monthly guide to the night skies. You can experience our new upgraded Planetarium system and feel like an astronaut as you experience our 50-foot dome and discover the latest news from the world of astronomy! This live talk includes opportunities for Q&A. Masks are required for staff and […]

Talking Telescopes Talking Telescopes is an opportunity for you to learn about setting up and using telescopes and talk with our telescope expert, Ed McDonough, about the ‘scope you already have or one you’d like to own. Ed is a Museum volunteer who has been an astronomy hobbyist since he was 10 and has spent […]

Gather the kiddos and settle in for a story to spark their curiosity about science and nature! Join us at The Bishop at 3pm every Saturday and Sunday for a special story time. Tales Under the Tree takes place under the Ralph S. French Charitable Foundation Mighty Oak in the Mosaic Backyard Universe and features a […]

Gather the kiddos and settle in for a story to spark their curiosity about science and nature! Join us at The Bishop at 3pm every Saturday and Sunday for a special story time. Tales Under the Tree takes place under the Ralph S. French Charitable Foundation Mighty Oak in the Mosaic Backyard Universe and features a […]

The Museum will close at 1pm on Wednesday, November 24.

The Museum will be closed on Thursday, November 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Museum will be closed on Friday, November 26; however, our special experience DinoVenture will be open!

During KidSpace we unleash the awesome power of astronomy as we help kids become scientific masters of the universe! Join us in person in The Planetarium as we take off from the Earth’s surface and fly to places humans have never been: the Sun, planets, other moons in our solar system, newly discovered solar systems […]