late night activities

During our extended hours this summer you are able to enjoy our full campus at a discounted rate starting at 4:00 pm! 


Programming for the evening

TimeProgram
5:00 - 7:30 PMTour the William M. Black Dredge boat. Final boarding will be 7:00 pm.
5:00 PMCheck out our Belt-Driven Machine Shop demonstration.  The shop is located inside of the River of Innovation exhibit.
5:30 PMCatch a showing of Turtle Odyssey: Bunji's Big Adventure in the theater on the second floor of the National River Center (NRC)
6:00 - 7:00 PMEnjoy live music featuring Isaih Hessling! 
6:30 PMCatch a showing of Animalopolis in the theater on the second floor of the National River Center (NRC).

Food and Beverages

Available until 7:30 pm

$5 Meal Deal Special: Hot dog, chips and a soda!

Enjoy a light dinner outside on the Plaza. We will have hot dogs, ice cream, and chips available for purchase. A cash bar will also be available serving beer and soda.

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Summer Exhibit

Enjoy Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend and PAW Patrol: Adventure Play all evening long! Our traveling exhibits are located on the second floor of the Mississippi River Center (paddlewheel building)

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William M. Black Dredge Boat

Explore the William M. Black dredge boat, built and commissioned in 1934 for the Army Corps of Engineers. Have questions about the boat?  A docent will be onboard to assist.  Final boarding for the evening will be 7:00 pm.

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Delta (stingray) Touch Tank

Have you ever wanted to touch a stingray? Now is your chance. the touch tank is open all evening.  

guest at our tidepool touch tank

Tidepool Touch Tank

Guest can enjoy interacting with our many sea stars and anemones! The Tidepool Touch tank is available all evening.