Planetarium - Special Events
BASF Planetarium Special Events
Scholastic Bowl Trivia Night
As one of the most anticipated events of the year, BASF Planetarium’s Scholastic Bowl Trivia Night welcomes adult and high school teams to The Center for the Arts & Sciences for an evening of trivia and fun. Over three rounds, teams answer a litany of questions concerning, art, science, pop culture and local interests.
Scholastic Bowl is the main fundraising event for BASF Planetarium and relies on the entry fees, individual and corporate sponsorships, and concessions sales to help fund educational activities throughout the year.
Our 2027 Scholastic Bowl will be in mid-February. Stay tuned for the exact date and details on registration!
Astronomy Day & Astronomy Night
Each fall and spring, BASF Planetarium hosts an Astronomy Day and Astronomy Night. Our local advocational astronomers set up their telescopes and hands-on astronomy activities in the parking lot of The Center for the Arts & Sciences. When the skies are clear, participants are encouraged to view celestial objects in our night sky.
In addition to the telescopes and related activities, the planetarium will present short shows periodically throughout the events. These events take place “rain or shine” and are FREE to the public!
2025-2026 Dates:
Fall Astronomy Night: October 4, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Fall Astronomy Day: October 25, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Spring Astronomy Night: March 28, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Spring Astronomy Day: April 25, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Science Café
Science Café is a relaxed, engaging event where curiosity takes center stage. Held in an informal setting, it brings scientists, researchers and the community together for lively conversations about fascinating topics in science, technology, rocketry, art, music, agriculture and the natural world.
Perfect for adults with curious minds of all backgrounds, Science Café events blend learning and socializing…where great conversations happen over drinks, snacks and a shared sense of wonder.
Stay tuned for upcoming Science Café events!
Our Programs
Events Calendar
Events
Calendar of Events
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1 event,
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday through […] |
3 events,
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Join Brazosport Art League for Open Studio on Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in the studio. BAL members are welcome to bring their own supplies and […] 
The Instrument Lab Meet a new instrument family each day: brass, woodwinds, strings & percussion! June 29 – July 2 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM Ages: 2nd – 5th grade […]
$40
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Join Brazosport Art League for Evening Open Studio on Mondays from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM in the studio. BAL members are welcome to bring their own supplies and get […] |
4 events,
The Instrument Lab Meet a new instrument family each day: brass, woodwinds, strings & percussion! June 29 – July 2 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM Ages: 2nd – 5th grade […]
$40
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […] 
Join instructor Dana Moody Stevens for a three-week Mixed Media Workshop in Brazosport Art League studio from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM on Tuesday, June 16, June 23 and June […]
$100
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 26 & 30 - Tuesdays & the 4th Friday 7:00 PM Stars glitter across our night sky. They form, live their lives and then […]
$5.00
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5 events,
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Join Brazosport Art League for Open Studio on Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in the studio. BAL members are welcome to bring their own supplies and […]
The Instrument Lab Meet a new instrument family each day: brass, woodwinds, strings & percussion! June 29 – July 2 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM Ages: 2nd – 5th grade […]
$40
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […] 
Enjoy a FREE, guided meditation experience with the program “Sunset Meditation” on the FIRST Wednesday of the month at 12:15 PM in BASF Planetarium. View an amazing sunset as you travel from […]
FREE
Join Brazosport Art League for Figure Drawing on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM in the BAL studio. Sketch, doodle or even […] |
2 events,
The Instrument Lab Meet a new instrument family each day: brass, woodwinds, strings & percussion! June 29 – July 2 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM Ages: 2nd – 5th grade […]
$40
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […] |
2 events,
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […] 
FRIDAY, July 3 1:00 PM From the fiery surface of the Sun to the vast canyons of Mars, this full dome show uses revolutionary discoveries of space missions to […]
$5.00
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1 event,
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The ENTIRE Center will be CLOSED on Saturday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day! This includes the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science, BASF Planetarium and Brazosport Art League gallery. […] |
1 event,
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday through […] |
5 events,
Session 3: July 6 - 10 4th – 7th grade 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Each session will be open to 8 campers. Class fee: $150 Launch into innovation at Artemis […]
$150
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Join Brazosport Art League for Open Studio on Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in the studio. BAL members are welcome to bring their own supplies and […]
Session 2 • July 6-10 1st – 3rd grade • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Class Fee: $75 BAL Members, $100 Non–BAL Members Spark creativity all week long in this hands-on […]
$75 – $100
Session 2 • July 6-10 4th – 6th grade • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Class Fee: $75 BAL Members, $100 Non–BAL Members Spark creativity all week long in this hands-on […]
$75 – $100
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Join Brazosport Art League for Evening Open Studio on Mondays from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM in the studio. BAL members are welcome to bring their own supplies and get […] |
5 events,
Session 3: July 6 - 10 4th – 7th grade 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Each session will be open to 8 campers. Class fee: $150 Launch into innovation at Artemis […]
$150
Session 2 • July 6-10 1st – 3rd grade • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Class Fee: $75 BAL Members, $100 Non–BAL Members Spark creativity all week long in this hands-on […]
$75 – $100
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […]
Session 2 • July 6-10 4th – 6th grade • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Class Fee: $75 BAL Members, $100 Non–BAL Members Spark creativity all week long in this hands-on […]
$75 – $100
July 7, 14, 21, 24 & 28 - Tuesdays and the 4th Friday 7:00 PM Connect to the sky above in this great new planetarium show! Explore star, nebula […]
$5.00
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6 events,
Session 3: July 6 - 10 4th – 7th grade 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Each session will be open to 8 campers. Class fee: $150 Launch into innovation at Artemis […]
$150
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Join Brazosport Art League for Open Studio on Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in the studio. BAL members are welcome to bring their own supplies and […]
Session 2 • July 6-10 1st – 3rd grade • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Class Fee: $75 BAL Members, $100 Non–BAL Members Spark creativity all week long in this hands-on […]
$75 – $100
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […] 
Join us Wednesday mornings at 11:00 AM for Story Time at the Museum! We will be reading a new book each week and doing activities to go along with the story. […]
FREE
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5 events,
Session 3: July 6 - 10 4th – 7th grade 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Each session will be open to 8 campers. Class fee: $150 Launch into innovation at Artemis […]
$150
Session 2 • July 6-10 1st – 3rd grade • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Class Fee: $75 BAL Members, $100 Non–BAL Members Spark creativity all week long in this hands-on […]
$75 – $100
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […]
Session 2 • July 6-10 4th – 6th grade • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Class Fee: $75 BAL Members, $100 Non–BAL Members Spark creativity all week long in this hands-on […]
$75 – $100
Enjoy a FREE, guided meditation experience with the program Sunset Meditation on the SECOND Thursday of the month at 5:30 PM PM in BASF Planetarium. View an amazing sunset as you […]
FREE
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7 events,
Session 3: July 6 - 10 4th – 7th grade 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Each session will be open to 8 campers. Class fee: $150 Launch into innovation at Artemis […]
$150
Session 2 • July 6-10 1st – 3rd grade • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Class Fee: $75 BAL Members, $100 Non–BAL Members Spark creativity all week long in this hands-on […]
$75 – $100
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […]
Session 2 • July 6-10 4th – 6th grade • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Class Fee: $75 BAL Members, $100 Non–BAL Members Spark creativity all week long in this hands-on […]
$75 – $100
FRIDAY, July 10 1:00 PM Connect to the sky above in this great new planetarium show! Explore star, nebula and moon constellations. Travel the world to discover dazzling stories […]
$5.00
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4 events,
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […] 
Join BASF Planetarium for a FREE Star & Space Story Time on Saturdays at 12:30 PM, aimed at children ages 4-10. Each week will feature a different story book. Reserve FREE tickets […]
FREE
SATURDAY, July 11 1:00 PM Travel back in time to explore The First Stargazers! Experience how ancient eyes saw the sky above. Your guide is Nashira, a friendly time traveler […]
$5.00
July 10-12 & 17-19 Friday & Saturday performances at 7:30 PM Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM TICKETS: $25/adults; $22/students <<<GET TICKETS NOW!!!>>> Join Brazosport Center Stages for its summer musical, […]
$22 – $25
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2 events,
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday through […]
July 10-12 & 17-19 Friday & Saturday performances at 7:30 PM Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM TICKETS: $25/adults; $22/students <<<GET TICKETS NOW!!!>>> Join Brazosport Center Stages for its summer musical, […]
$22 – $25
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3 events,
Session 4: July 13 – 17 8th – 12th grade 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Each session will be open to 8 campers. Class fee: $150 Take your skills to the next […]
$150
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Join Brazosport Art League for Open Studio on Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in the studio. BAL members are welcome to bring their own supplies and […]
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Join Brazosport Art League for Evening Open Studio on Mondays from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM in the studio. BAL members are welcome to bring their own supplies and get […] |
3 events,
Session 4: July 13 – 17 8th – 12th grade 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Each session will be open to 8 campers. Class fee: $150 Take your skills to the next […]
$150
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […]
July 7, 14, 21, 24 & 28 - Tuesdays and the 4th Friday 7:00 PM Connect to the sky above in this great new planetarium show! Explore star, nebula […]
$5.00
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5 events,
Session 4: July 13 – 17 8th – 12th grade 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Each session will be open to 8 campers. Class fee: $150 Take your skills to the next […]
$150
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Join Brazosport Art League for Open Studio on Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in the studio. BAL members are welcome to bring their own supplies and […]
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […]
Join us Wednesday mornings at 11:00 AM for Story Time at the Museum! We will be reading a new book each week and doing activities to go along with the story. […]
FREE
Join Brazosport Art League for Figure Drawing on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM in the BAL studio. Sketch, doodle or even […] |
3 events,
Session 4: July 13 – 17 8th – 12th grade 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Each session will be open to 8 campers. Class fee: $150 Take your skills to the next […]
$150
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […] 
The Astronomy Club meets at BASF Planetarium on the third Thursday of each month from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Join us for a sky tour in the dome, various presentations and […] |
6 events,
Session 4: July 13 – 17 8th – 12th grade 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Each session will be open to 8 campers. Class fee: $150 Take your skills to the next […]
$150
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […]
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FRIDAY, July 17 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Subject: Lilacs Join us for a Watercolor Paint-N-Sip Workshop with instructor Linda Strickland in Brazosport Art League studio, which will focus on painting […]
$45.00
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FRIDAY, July 17 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Subject: Lilacs Join us for a Watercolor Paint-N-Sip Workshop with instructor Linda Strickland in Brazosport Art League studio, which will focus on painting […]
$45.00
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4 events,
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […]
Join BASF Planetarium for a FREE Star & Space Story Time on Saturdays at 12:30 PM, aimed at children ages 4-10. Each week will feature a different story book. Reserve FREE tickets […]
FREE
SATURDAY, July 18 1:00 PM Did a space rock six miles wide slam into the Earth 66 million years ago and wipe out 75 percent of all living species […]
$5.00
July 10-12 & 17-19 Friday & Saturday performances at 7:30 PM Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM TICKETS: $25/adults; $22/students <<<GET TICKETS NOW!!!>>> Join Brazosport Center Stages for its summer musical, […]
$22 – $25
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2 events,
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday through […]
July 10-12 & 17-19 Friday & Saturday performances at 7:30 PM Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM TICKETS: $25/adults; $22/students <<<GET TICKETS NOW!!!>>> Join Brazosport Center Stages for its summer musical, […]
$22 – $25
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4 events,
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Join Brazosport Art League for Open Studio on Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in the studio. BAL members are welcome to bring their own supplies and […]
Session III • July 20 – 24 7th – 9th grade • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Students should bring a sack lunch each day. Class Fee: $100 BAL Members; $125 Non-BAL […]
$100 – $125
Session I • July 20 – 24 • 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Performances will be held Fridays at 3:30 PM. Ages 7-15 Class fee: $150 per student Jump into the world […]
$150
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Join Brazosport Art League for Evening Open Studio on Mondays from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM in the studio. BAL members are welcome to bring their own supplies and get […] |
4 events,
Session III • July 20 – 24 7th – 9th grade • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Students should bring a sack lunch each day. Class Fee: $100 BAL Members; $125 Non-BAL […]
$100 – $125
Session I • July 20 – 24 • 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Performances will be held Fridays at 3:30 PM. Ages 7-15 Class fee: $150 per student Jump into the world […]
$150
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […]
July 7, 14, 21, 24 & 28 - Tuesdays and the 4th Friday 7:00 PM Connect to the sky above in this great new planetarium show! Explore star, nebula […]
$5.00
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5 events,
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Join Brazosport Art League for Open Studio on Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in the studio. BAL members are welcome to bring their own supplies and […]
Session III • July 20 – 24 7th – 9th grade • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Students should bring a sack lunch each day. Class Fee: $100 BAL Members; $125 Non-BAL […]
$100 – $125
Session I • July 20 – 24 • 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Performances will be held Fridays at 3:30 PM. Ages 7-15 Class fee: $150 per student Jump into the world […]
$150
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […]
Join us Wednesday mornings at 11:00 AM for Story Time at the Museum! We will be reading a new book each week and doing activities to go along with the story. […]
FREE
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3 events,
Session III • July 20 – 24 7th – 9th grade • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Students should bring a sack lunch each day. Class Fee: $100 BAL Members; $125 Non-BAL […]
$100 – $125
Session I • July 20 – 24 • 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Performances will be held Fridays at 3:30 PM. Ages 7-15 Class fee: $150 per student Jump into the world […]
$150
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […] |
6 events,
Session III • July 20 – 24 7th – 9th grade • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Students should bring a sack lunch each day. Class Fee: $100 BAL Members; $125 Non-BAL […]
$100 – $125
Session I • July 20 – 24 • 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Performances will be held Fridays at 3:30 PM. Ages 7-15 Class fee: $150 per student Jump into the world […]
$150
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […]
FRIDAY, July 24 1:00 PM Travel back in time to explore The First Stargazers! Experience how ancient eyes saw the sky above. Your guide is Nashira, a friendly time traveler […]
$5.00
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3 events,
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […]
Join BASF Planetarium for a FREE Star & Space Story Time on Saturdays at 12:30 PM, aimed at children ages 4-10. Each week will feature a different story book. Reserve FREE tickets […]
FREE
SATURDAY, July 25 1:00 PM Join Cy, Annie and their dog Armstrong on their class trip as they journey into space! Explore the sun, earth, and moon with a […]
$5.00
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1 event,
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday through […] |
3 events,
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Join Brazosport Art League for Open Studio on Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in the studio. BAL members are welcome to bring their own supplies and […]
Session II • July 27 – 31 • 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Performances will be held Fridays at 3:30 PM. Ages 7-15 Class fee: $150 per student Jump into the world […]
$150
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Join Brazosport Art League for Evening Open Studio on Mondays from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM in the studio. BAL members are welcome to bring their own supplies and get […] |
3 events,
Session II • July 27 – 31 • 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Performances will be held Fridays at 3:30 PM. Ages 7-15 Class fee: $150 per student Jump into the world […]
$150
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […]
July 7, 14, 21, 24 & 28 - Tuesdays and the 4th Friday 7:00 PM Connect to the sky above in this great new planetarium show! Explore star, nebula […]
$5.00
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4 events,
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Join Brazosport Art League for Open Studio on Mondays & Wednesdays from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM in the studio. BAL members are welcome to bring their own supplies and […]
Session II • July 27 – 31 • 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Performances will be held Fridays at 3:30 PM. Ages 7-15 Class fee: $150 per student Jump into the world […]
$150
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […]
Join us Wednesday mornings at 11:00 AM for Story Time at the Museum! We will be reading a new book each week and doing activities to go along with the story. […]
FREE
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2 events,
Session II • July 27 – 31 • 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Performances will be held Fridays at 3:30 PM. Ages 7-15 Class fee: $150 per student Jump into the world […]
$150
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […] |
3 events,
Session II • July 27 – 31 • 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Performances will be held Fridays at 3:30 PM. Ages 7-15 Class fee: $150 per student Jump into the world […]
$150
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […] 
FRIDAY, July 31 1:00 PM Relive the excitement of the early days of space exploration, from the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings and […]
$5.00
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1 event,
Center Tour Reservations Reserve your free self-guided tours to the Brazosport Museum of Natural Science and Brazosport Art League gallery. Reservations required. Hours are 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday […] |
