March’s theme: Crawling Critters: Insects are amazing misunderstood creatures. Critters will use art, science, and music to gain an appreciation for our 6- legged friends. Monthly class for 2 to 3.5 year old children and an adult partner, meeting on Monday each week. Each month incorporates a new theme into the lessons. Fee is for […]
Event Type: Member Events
Night Prowl
Guides will lead guests on a tour of the Wild Florida Trail after Museum hours. The tour guide will talk to the group about nocturnal behaviors, as well as a variety of other topics specific to the individual animals. The tour will include an animal encounter. Registration Deadline: The Wednesday prior to the event, by […]
Introduction to Blacksmithing
Work alongside an experienced blacksmith to learn some history and basics of the craft. Participants will take home their own creation. – See more at: http://tallahasseemuseum.org/blog/event/introduction-blacksmithing-3/?instance_id=851#sthash.dbeXcylG.dpuf […]
BPW/Tallahassee Professional Development Meeting
Join BPW/Tallahassee for dinner, business, member spotlight and networking! RSVP on our website for a $5 discount! We have alternating lunch and dinner meetings so if the dinner time does not work for you, please look through our events for the next lunch meeting. RSVP’s are required to choose your meal and if you do […]
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Frolics of Florida
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 11th by noon. Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Limit 30 people total. The Tallahassee Museum welcomes its most provocative tour, offered once a year! In this adult only event, guests will learn all about the oddities in mating among the museum’s animal collection. The evening will begin […]
Sketchcrawlin' at the Museum Exhibit
Check out the Museum’s new spring exhibit, “Sketchcrawlin’ at the Museum” on display in Phipps Gallery beginning Feb 14!. Sketchcrawlin’ at the Museum showcases the works of more than 20 local artists from their recent visit to the Tallahassee Museum when they spent the day sketching a variety of scenes around the museum grounds. See […]
Saturday Matinee of the Arts: Free Admission
Join us on Valentine’s Day for Saturday Matinee of the Arts: For the Love of the Arts; a rich lineup of visual and performing arts, including live music on the outdoor stage and in the museum’s historic buildings. The day’s dance performances typically range from ballet to flamenco, while artists and artisans from fine painters […]
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Full Moon Night Flight
Tree To Tree Adventures’ Night Flights are a very exciting way to experience the Soaring Cypress zip line course in the dark. Grab your headlamps and zip through the tree-tops while conquering aerial obstacles and soaring over the cypress swamp. Our next Full Moon Night Flight is Tuesday, February 3 at 6:30pm. MUSEUM MEMBERS RECEIVE […]
Women in the Civil Rights Movement
In preparation for Women’s History Month in March Dr. Paul Ortiz will moderate a discussion with three women about their experiences working with the civil rights movement. Dr. Gwendolyn Zohara Simmons of the University of Florida was active in the Freedom Summer in Mississippi and was a member of Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). Ms. […]
Paving the Way–Florida Civil Rights Pioneers
Dr. Paul Ortiz of the University of Florida moderates a panel discussion of civil rights leaders. The panel includes John Due, who was active in the statewide civil rights movement and was a member of the legal team for activist Dr. Robert Hayling; the Reverend Henry Marion Steele, who was active in the Tallahassee movement […]
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