Plus: Check Out the January-February Program Lineup |
![]() Water’s Extreme Journey, which includes Spanish language panels, is included in the price of admission and open in our East Gallery through Jan. 3 — so be sure not to miss it! You also won’t want to miss the Great Conjunction, coming up on the winter solstice, Monday, Dec. 21. In astronomy, a conjunction is when two celestial objects temporarily appear to be close together. The planets will appear to be just .1 degree apart — that’s just one-tenth the width of your little finger when held at arm’s length. This will be the planets’ closest approach to each other since 1623 and a conjunction of these planets at this magnitude won’t happen again for another 80 years! You can help your audience make the most of this spectacular event by sharing Planetarium Manager Howard Hochhalter’s top three viewing tips: Go to a place where you have an unobstructed view of the horizon between 6:15 and 7:15pm on December 21.Look just south of due west, very low in the horizon.Look for what appears to be an elongated star — that will be Jupiter and Saturn! I’ve included some images below of what the stars will look like on Dec. 19 (Saturday) and on Dec. 21 (Monday). Interested in talking to Howard for your story? Just give me a call and we’ll arrange it! |
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I also wanted to remind you that we have special hours for the holiday: The Bishop is usually closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. But we know that families are looking for things to do together so we will be open on Monday, Dec. 28, and Tuesday, Dec. 29. |
The Bishop’s Holiday HoursOpen 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28-Thursday Dec. 31Closed Friday, Jan. 1, 2021Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021Open noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 We will resume our normal schedule beginning Monday, Jan. 4, 2021: Museum hours: 10am to 4pm Wednesday through Saturday with entry times at 10-11am, 11am-noon, noon-1pm, 1-2pm, 2-3pm (last entry at 3pm) | Noon to 5pm on Sunday with entry times at noon-1pm, 1-2pm, 2-3pm and 3-4pm (last entry at 4pm) | Closed on Monday and Tuesday Admission: Adults 18-64: $20 | Seniors (65+): $19 | Youth (12-17) and College Students (with ID): $16 | Children (5-11): $12 | Children 4 and younger admitted free with paying adult. |
And finally, if you’re working ahead for the New Year, I’ve included our program lineup for January and February below. If you’d like to explore Water’s Extreme Journey, talk to Howard about the Great Conjunction — or even get a sneak peak at other things the Museum has planned for 2021, just drop me an email or give me a call (941.216.3460) anytime! Remi P.S. Here’s an update on Doscal, the manatee we released a couple of weeks ago. |
The January & February Program Lineup at The Bishop |
Programs for Kids |
Returning in January: Science Sprouts! |
![]() When: 10:30-11:30 am on the second and fourth Sunday of each month.Where: At The BishopCost: $14 per child for members of the Discovery Society; $18 per child for all others (includes one adult to accompany each child). Please note: This program does not include Museum admission. Guests may purchase same-day admission for $7 per adult. Advance reservations are required. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins.Important to Know: We are adhering to social distancing measures during all activities, and the program is limited to 6 adult-child pairs. Masks are required for staff and all participants older than age 2. All participants will be temperature-screened upon arrival. Upcoming Dates and Registration Links Jan. 10: “A Waddle of Penguins” RegistrationJan. 24: “All About Opposites” RegistrationFeb. 14: “Wonderful Wetlands” RegistrationFeb. 28: “Burrow Buddies” Registration |
KidSpace: The Second and Fourth Saturday of Every Month |
![]() KidSpace is designed for grades 1-5 and their grown-ups, but everyone is welcome! When: 10:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of the monthWhere: On ZoomCost: Free Upcoming Dates and Registration Links January 9January 23February 13February 27 |
IQuest: The Second Saturday of the Month |
![]() When: 4-8 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month.Where: At The BishopCost: Admission is $8. Kids only — this is a drop-off program that takes place at The Bishop! Paid reservations required; includes a slice of pizza and a drink. Due to limitations on attendance and staffing, attendees must pre-register before 11am on the day of the program. We are adhering to social distancing measures during all activities and the class size is limited to 10 children. Masks are required for all staff and students, and all students will be temperature-screened upon arrival. Upcoming Programs and Registration Links |
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Programs for Grownups |
think + drink / science: On the Second Wednesday of Each Month |
On the second Wednesday of each month, the day’s expert begins the evening with a presentation then we open the floor for discussion during this interactive webinar on Zoom. When: 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each monthWhere: On ZoomCost: $3 for members of the Discovery Society; $5 for all others think + drink / science is sponsored by WUSF, a corporate partner of The Bishop. Upcoming Programs and Registration Links |
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Stelliferous: On the Fourth Wednesday of Each Month |
![]() Where: On ZoomCost: $3 for members of the Discovery Society; $5 for all others Stelliferous is sponsored by the Herald-Tribune, a corporate partner of The Bishop. Upcoming Dates and Registration Links January 27February 24 |
Public health and safety, and that of our staff and volunteers, is our first priority and it’s important to us that our guests feel safe and comfortable as they enjoy their time with us. Please visit our website to learn more about the changes we’ve implemented — from requiring masks to a one-way route through the Museum: https://bishopscience.org/welcome-back/. |
As the largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida’s Gulf Coast, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature (formerly South Florida Museum) offers fun and engaging exhibitions and programs that interpret the scientific and cultural knowledge of Florida, the world and our universe. In addition to permanent exhibitions, The Bishop features a constantly changing lineup of special exhibitions — offering something new to discover with each visit — and Pathways, a custom, interactive app that offers guests specially curated tours of the Museum. The Bishop includes an all-digital Planetarium — the only one of its kind on Florida’s Gulf Coast — the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat, where we help rehabilitate sick or injured manatees for their return to the wild, and the Mosaic Backyard Universe, built especially for young children and their families. Our Mission: To inspire the joy of discovery and wonder for all ages through excellence in stewardship and engagement. Visit www.BishopScience.org for hours, info and admission details or call 941-746-4131. |
Adults 18-64, $20 | Seniors (65+), $19 | Youth 12-17 and College Students with ID, $16 | Children 5-11, $12 | Children 4 and younger admitted free with a paying adult. Free Admission for Discovery Society Members | Florida Teachers and Active Duty military (with ID) | Museums for All participants |