Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go
We're ready to welcome you. Please see the information below to make the most of your visit.

Staff at the front desk can provide helpful information for your visit. Please feel free to stop by at any time you have a question.

PLEASE NOTE:

Certain galleries will be closed when we are changing exhibits. 
Please plan accordingly  and check out our current exhibits page to help plan your visit!
Galleries will be closed at the following times: (dates are subject to change)​

Walter Gallery:
  • Engineering section: 6/23/2025-7/11/2025
Community Room Gallery:
  • 2/24/2025-2/28/2025
  • 5/5/2025-5/9/2025
  • 7/28/2025-8/1/2025
  • 10/27/2025-10/31/2025
Discovery Room:
  • April 25- May 2 2025 for painting
  • September 1- September 19th for a full Renovation! Stay tuned for more information!
Byram-Manger Gallery:
  • 3/10/2025-3/21/2025
  • 5/19/2025-5/31/2025
  • 10/6/2025-10/17/2025
WPS Gallery:​
  • 2/10/2025-3/8/2025
  • ​9/2/2025- 9/12/2025
  • 11/10/2025-11/21/2025

 

Exploring our exhibitions


The Museum contains multiple exhibits. To see the upcoming and current exhibits please checkout this portion of our website!

The following exhbitions require visitor discretion:

Spectacular Science: Light
*Please be aware that this section includes flashing lights.
 
 

Service Animals


Trained service animals are welcome in all spaces throughout the museum.
Other supervised and leashed domesticated animals are allowed only outside of the building.
 
 

Food and Drinks


Food and drinks must remain closed and stowed away in your bag during your visit.
There is no eating and drinking in the galleries. Please enjoy food and drink on the ground floor at the tables near the gift shop.
 
 

Health and Safety


Safety is the Museum’s number-one priority. Wearing a mask is optional inside the Museum. We encourage our visitors, staff, and volunteers to follow the mask-wearing practices that make them feel most comfortable. Moving forward, we will continue to monitor available data and public health conditions and react appropriately.

Please stay home if you feel ill or are running a fever.
The museum has hand sanitizer available for guest use during your visit.