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
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 5:00 - 7:30 PM | Tour the William M. Black Dredge boat. Final boarding will be 7:00 pm. |
| 5:00 PM | Check out our Belt-Driven Machine Shop demonstration. The shop is located inside of the River of Innovation exhibit. |
| 5:30 PM | Catch a showing of Turtle Odyssey: Bunji's Big Adventure in the theater on the second floor of the National River Center (NRC) |
| 5:30 - 6:00 PM | Enjoy live music featuring Erin Hedley! |
| 6:30 PM | Catch a showing of Animalopolis in the theater on the second floor of the National River Center (NRC). |
Harbor View Grill
Special outdoor cookout featuring $5 meal deal (hot dog, chips, drink)
Sit out at picnic tables on the Plaza and enjoy freshly grilled hot dogs, brats, and burgers. chips, ice cream, and a cash bar will also be available.
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)
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.
Delta (stingray) Touch Tank
Have you ever wanted to touch a stingray? Now is your chance. the touch tank is open all evening.
Tidepool Touch Tank
Guest can enjoy interacting with our many sea stars and anemones! The Tidepool Touch tank is available all evening.