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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.

Visit us THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT for our next Art of Science presentation, “The Ancient Art of Batiks” with Mary Edna Frase...
11/02/2026

Visit us THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT for our next Art of Science presentation, “The Ancient Art of Batiks” with Mary Edna Fraser, the featured artist in our “Above, Between, Below” exhibit! The talk starts at 7:00 p.m. and tickets are $5 and can be purchased on our website, or before the program!

Where can you find a haunted trail, stilt walker, fire spitters, and a terrifyingly good time this weekend? The Haunted ...
10/28/2026

Where can you find a haunted trail, stilt walker, fire spitters, and a terrifyingly good time this weekend? The Haunted Trails at MAS! See a stilt walker at our family-friendly Enchanted Trail from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday! Come out later to see fire spitters during our Terror Trails from 9:45-11:45 p.m. both Friday and Saturday! Tickets available on our website or in person before the event. This event is weather permitting and groups are organized and leave continuously, so plan to arrive at any time during the event!

Add MAS to your Halloweekend plans! We have two trails to choose from on Friday and Saturday with actors from the Macon ...
10/27/2026

Add MAS to your Halloweekend plans! We have two trails to choose from on Friday and Saturday with actors from the Macon Little Theater. The Enchanted Trail is all about family friendly fun, and the Terror Trail is a terrifying test of courage! Get your tickets on our website, or in person the day of the event!

We are one week away from the Terror Trails at MAS! Join us from 9:45 - 11:45 on October 30th - 31st! This test of coura...
10/23/2026

We are one week away from the Terror Trails at MAS! Join us from 9:45 - 11:45 on October 30th - 31st! This test of courage is an extension of “Evil Dead: The Musical” being presented at Macon Little Theater. If haunted trails aren’t your thing, join us instead on the Enchanted Trail from 4:30 - 6:30 for a family fun adventure! Tickets available on the event page on the museum’s website!

Meet Mary Edna Fraser! See her exhibit, Above Between Below, on display at MAS until January 9, 2027! Don’t miss your ch...
10/19/2026

Meet Mary Edna Fraser! See her exhibit, Above Between Below, on display at MAS until January 9, 2027! Don’t miss your chance to hear directly from the artist during two artist talks coming up in November. Join us for Art of Science on Wednesday, November 4, at 7 p.m. and Thursday, November 12 at 2 p.m.! Tickets available in advance on our website, or at the door before the event.

Photograph by Carolyn Russo, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

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!

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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