Category: Event

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January 16, 2026

Talk & Tour: Mercury 7 Program

Join Space Historian Greg Brown in the STEM Inspiration Center as he takes a deeper dive into the astronauts of the Mercury 7 Program. Learn about America's first astronauts, their achievements, struggles, and NASA's overall goals for the first crewed space program. Discover if you would have had the "right stuff" as well. The presentation […]
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January 16, 2026

America 250: Outdoor Movie Night

As part of the museum's America 250 celebration, we will be hosting a free outdoor movie night out on the museum lawn.We will be showing the award-winning Apollo 11 documentary, highlighting America's historic first lunar landing. Light snacks will be supplied, and guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets. The viewing is […]
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January 16, 2026

Talk & Tour: Mercury 7 Program

Join Space Historian Greg Brown in the STEM Inspiration Center as he takes a deeper dive into the astronauts of the Mercury 7 Program. Learn about America's first astronauts, their achievements, struggles and NASA's overall goals for the first crewed space program. Discover if you would have had the "right stuff" as well. The presentation […]
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January 16, 2026

Double Wall Basket Weaving Workshop

Have you ever wanted to learn to weave baskets? Join Renata Cauthon, a Cherokee T.E.R.O. artist, as she teaches double wall style basket weaving at Fort Ancient. Weather permitting, we are planning to work down by the Little Miami River. Plan to bring sunscreen, drinks and wear clothing you don't mind getting wet or potentially […]
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January 16, 2026

Explore! Series: Seeing Space

As part of the museum’s America 250 celebration, guests can enjoy two fun, space-themed activity sessions in the STEM Center and take a guided gallery tour led by a trained museum staff member. The solar viewing activity begins at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., the Webb Space Telescope origami lesson begins at Noon and 3 […]
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January 16, 2026

Maple Sugaring at Adena Mansion

Come join us for a taste of the season at Adena Mansion and Gardens, where we will be making maple syrup by traditional means. Explore the sugaring trail on the grounds, observe the customary process and sample the reward of hard work. The event will begin at Adena’s Main Museum. Regular touring fees apply; everyone […]
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January 16, 2026

Talk & Tour: James Webb Telescope

Join Space Historian Greg Brown in the STEM Inspiration Center to uncover the groundbreaking discoveries made by the James Webb Space Telescope. View stunning images captured by the telescope and learn what they reveal about the early universe, distant galaxies, and the possibility of life beyond Earth. Presentations begin at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., […]
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January 16, 2026

Talk & Tour: James Webb Telescope

Join Space Historian Greg Brown in the STEM Inspiration Center to uncover the groundbreaking discoveries made by the James Webb Space Telescope. View stunning images captured by the telescope and learn what they reveal about the early universe, distant galaxies and the possibility of life beyond Earth. Presentation begins at 2 p.m.; guided museum tour […]
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January 16, 2026

Explore! Series: Forces of Flight

As part of the museum’s America 250 celebration, guests can enjoy two fun, space-themed activity sessions in the STEM Center and take a guided gallery tour led by a trained museum staff member. The balsa flyer session will begin at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and the Space Shuttle glider session will begin at Noon […]
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January 16, 2026

Explore! Series: Rockets Red Glare

As part of the museum’s America 250 celebration, guests will have the opportunity to build their own model rocket and learn the science behind it. Take a guided gallery tour led by a trained museum staff member as well. Rocket classes begin at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and are limited to 20 participants. Registration […]