First Friday Night
First Fridays are FUN!
First Friday Night, 5-9pm - Pay What You Can!
Join us on the first Friday night of each month for special activities from 5-9pm. A suggested donation of $5 per family helps to support Free Access Programs and exciting learning experiences.
November 2, Fall Wonders
Channel your flannel, and gear up to mushroom hunt in our Forest Gallery! Learn about trees and get nutty about squirrels!December 7, Slush & Slime
Get your hands in slime! Explore the science of a snowflake and investigate the chemistry behind freezing and melting with Liquid Nitrogen and dry ice demos by Dr. Science!
January 4, Polar Opposites
Get the best of both hemispheres! Make a Menehune, string your own leis, and then saddle up for some sweater science. Investigate blubber and fur, animate sand art, and make a polar bear hat.
2018 First Friday Nights are Supported By:
Sensory Friendly Room graciously supported by the Agostinho Rodrigues Trust
Free & Reduced Programs generously supported by Dawkins Charitable Trust and the Robert E. and Adele Boydston Foundation.
More About This Fun Event
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What about parking?
Parking is available in the museum's lot north of the building and is free after 5 p.m. The metered spots on the surrounding streets are also free after 5 p.m. You can avoid parking hassles by taking Intercity Transit. The museum is only two blocks away from the downtown transit center.
Are strollers allowed in the museum?
Yes, however you will be required to leave it in the lobby stroller parking during your visit.
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Are you or your business interested in sponsoring this program? Call our Development team at (360) 956-0818 ext. 0 or email development(at)hocm.org