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A Time for Science Did you know Greenville has a science museum? The Greenville museum and Contentnea Creek nature location are both incredible experiences for any age.

Both locations open Tues-Sat 10-4! At a time when our population is falling behind other industrialized countries in its understanding and literacy of science, technology, engineering, math and the environment, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at Greenville and Contentnea Creek's fun and welcoming settings and provides opportunities for the public to cultivate positive images and attitudes toward STEM and toward Nature. By so doing NCMNS at Greenville and Contentnea Creek encourages the pursuit of the basic elements of STEM and environmental knowledge as well as the pursuit of science and environmentally related careers. Importantly, it allows everyone to discover what scientists already know, namely that science is fun!

Going once, going twice... sold to YOU! The A Time For Science Silent Auction is back and full of local artwork, fun exp...
10/16/2026

Going once, going twice... sold to YOU! The A Time For Science Silent Auction is back and full of local artwork, fun experiences, and awesome items. The bidding is open now and will end on October 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM (that’s the day of our STEM Expo too).

All items can be found online at https://STEM-Expo-2026.auctria.events and will be available for viewing at the STEM Expo itself. Items will be available for pickup the week following the STEM Expo for the WINNERS!

All proceeds from the Silent Auction go directly back to A Time For Science. Your bids help fund the exciting programs we do every day and help make the STEM Expo happen each year!

Check out the businesses who graciously donated items - they are supporting STEM education in Eastern North Carolina!
Downtown Barre Greenville
Hold Fast Oyster Co.
Grady-White Boats Official
Bailey's Fine Jewelry
The Black Cat Shoppe
Alyssa Grace Jones
emily schmid
Greene County Public Schools
Maleku Jewelry
Crystal Connection
Jjunior Vasconcelos
Sylvan Heights Bird Park
R.S. Stalls
Nothing Bundt Cakes Greenville, NC
Ford + Shep

STEM Expo 2026 Information
🗓️Date: October 24, 2026
⏰Time: 10AM-2PM
📍Location: A Time For Science - Greenville (226 West 8th Street, Greenville, NC 27834)
💲Price: FREE
🔗Silent Auction Link: https://STEM-Expo-2026.auctria.events

10/15/2026

Don’t play opossum this Tuesday- come hang out at HabiTots! Opossums may be the perfect vibe for Halloween, but under all the fluff, they’re just your friendly, neighborhood marsupials!

We’ll hang out and learn about these fuzzy creatures! Don’t miss it!

10/01/2026

Uh oh! It looks like some of our patients at the Vet for a Day exhibit are back with new problems! Visit the exhibit for new scenarios with Mochi, Fluffer Nutter, and Princess Diana!
If you haven't visited our Vet for a Day exhibit, make sure to stop by and examine the pets before they move on to another location in 2027!

09/23/2026

🧐Can you guess the animal? Our Contentnea Creek location has many perplexing tracks that can lead you to some pretty interesting animal activity!

🐾Follow these cool tracks to ATFS Contentnea Creek!

🌊 The A Time For Science full-time staff members took some time last week to escape to the far reaches of our Eastern No...
09/22/2026

🌊 The A Time For Science full-time staff members took some time last week to escape to the far reaches of our Eastern North Carolina Coast.

During this time we developed new programs, brainstormed new exhibits, and prepared for the next season of science! We love developing new programs with the community in mind, and we’re gearing up for a full semester of field trips! 🚌

Come see us at either location Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM to 4 PM. 🎉

🔄⏳ New Exhibit Loading….A BRAND NEW SPACE EXHIBIT is coming to the Astronomy Lab SOON!In the meantime, explore Mars with...
09/19/2026

🔄⏳ New Exhibit Loading….

A BRAND NEW SPACE EXHIBIT is coming to the Astronomy Lab SOON!

In the meantime, explore Mars with a drivable Curiosity Rover simulator, and try your hand at building rockets to blast off!

What will you find on Mars? 👽

Both locations of A Time For Science will be closed from September 15th to September 17th.We will reopen at 10:00 AM on ...
09/13/2026

Both locations of A Time For Science will be closed from September 15th to September 17th.

We will reopen at 10:00 AM on September 18th.

HabiTots will resume on September 22nd at 10:00 AM.

09/11/2026

Help, there's been a tragedy💀! A Time For Science is relying on YOU 🫵 to help solve the MURDER AT THE MUSEUM! Can you use your investigation skills to discover who the killer is and bring justice to the museum? Join us at Bones and Brews to learn about the process of death investigations, do real experiments, and have fun - don't forget, no kids allowed!

All depictions in this video are fake (and in the future) and for promotional use only.📹

Event: Bones and Brews: Adult Night at the Museum
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 6 PM-8 PM
Location: A Time For Science - Greenville (226 West 8th Street, Greenville, NC 27834)
Price: FREE for members, $15 for individuals, $25 for couples

Get your tix at www.atimeforscience.org

🌟 LOOKING UP? JOIN US SEPTEMBER 11! 🔭✨🌌 Get ready for our first Starry Night of the season on September 11 at 8:30 PM!Jo...
09/09/2026

🌟 LOOKING UP? JOIN US SEPTEMBER 11! 🔭✨

🌌 Get ready for our first Starry Night of the season on September 11 at 8:30 PM!

Join us for an astronomer-led evening exploring the night sky, with a closer look at Cygnus the Swan, the Ring Nebula, and Messier 13: the Hercules Cluster. 🦢💫

📅 September 11th
⏰ 8:30 PM
📍 949 Contentnea Lane, Grifton, NC
🎟️ Get your tickets: www.ATimeForScience.org/programs

Come discover the stars, learn from astronomers, and experience the night sky through powerful telescopes! 🔭✨

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226 West 8th Street
Greenville, NC
27834

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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