| Towers of Tomorrow With Lego® BricksExhibition Opening November 22 |
“We are ecstatic to bring this fantastic exhibition to The Bishop. Everyone has a great LEGO®memory, and I know many more will be made here at the museum.” – Ashley Waite, Director of Museum Experience.  Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks partners up some of the world’s most dazzling and innovative skyscrapers with the world’s most popular building brick. Sponsored By: |  The exhibit features 20 astonishing skyscrapers from North America, Asia, and Australia constructed in breathtaking architectural detail by Ryan McNaught, one of only twelve LEGO® certified professionals in the world.Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO® Bricks is a travelling exhibition produced by Sydney Living Museums and toured internationally by Flying Fish.   |
| The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Has Securedan Additional State Funded Grant to Extend Efforts forManatee Rescue and Rehabilitation. |
 The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, home to the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat, announces it has secured an additional state funded grant for $718,700 to be used in the expansion of its manatee care and rehabilitation program. |
 Tales Under the Tree With Asolo RepertoryAsolo Repertory Theatre Teaching Artists are coming to The Bishop for a special monthly Tales Under the Tree (September-December). Become a storyteller! Asolo Rep brings literature to life and encourages families to learn different methods of storytelling, movement, and art making. Families work together to dive deeper into literacy through theatre – creating characters, exploring movement, sound, and design, and building worlds with objects that are all around us. Get on your feet, create together, and experience stories in a fun and accessible way. When/Where: Under the Mighty Oak in the Mosaic Backyard Universe, Saturday October 15, 2pm.Cost: Free with Museum admission |
 Yoga at The Bishop Join us at The Bishop for Manatee Yoga! Adults can enjoy tranquil views of the manatees being cared for in the Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat while engaging in yoga poses focused on balance, flexibility, and strength. Guests will need to bring their own yoga mats. Proceeds support manatee rehabilitation so we can help them return to the wild. Group size is limited to 15 participants and advance registration is required. Ages 7 and up welcome! When: Sunday, October 23, 10-11am.Cost: $15 for members of the Discovery Society; $20 for all othersRegistration>  Event Space RentalsStill looking for the perfect spot for your holiday party? We have available dates for 2022. For more information please contact, Adam Krajkowski at 941-216-3468 or akrajkowski@bishopscience.org or Brandy Harlan at 941-216-3468 or bharlan@bishopscience.org  NEW Teen Nights at The BishopPlanetarium Night Teen Nights invite teens (14-18 years old) to gather at The Bishop Museum for an evening of entertainment, activities, and discovery. Come join us as we use the Museum’s exhibitions and resources to explore space, play games, meet special guests, and much more! Planetarium Night – Gather with friends as we bring to light all that The Planetarium has to offer, from deep dives into the depths of space to immersive explorations here on Earth. When/Where: The Planetarium, Friday, October 21, 6-8pm.Who: Teens only! This is a drop-off program.Cost: Discovery Society Members: $12; All Others: $15Registration> Pre-registration and payment required at least 24 hours in advance. We have financial support for admission to this program, if needed. Call for details! For more information, or to ask questions, please contact our Special Programs Manager, Meghan O’Brien, at 941-746-4132, ext. 145, or MOBrien@BishopScience.org. |
 Are you ready for a night at the Museum gathering candy at Boo! at the Bishop?! Join us and our community partners on Saturday, October 29 from 6pm-9pm for safe, family fun. You’ll leave with candy and plenty of memories! We’re so excited to host this annual event!Costumes are encouraged, however we ask that they be family friendly. This event will take you through parts of the Museum while visiting tables for candy. Please bring a bag to hold candy in that you collect. We will have elevator access available for those with strollers or who need assistance. Where/When: The Bishop, Saturday, October 29, 6-9pm.Cost: $7 per person, Children under 4 are free.Registration> We are currently looking for table sponsors for The Boo! at The Bishop. For more information on how to sponsor a table for The Boo! please contact, Adam Krajkowski at 941-216-3468 or email at akrajkowski@bishopscience.orgJoin us for a special extended Stelliferous (7-9pm) as we continue our celebration of the James Webb Space Telescope with a screening of the awarding-winning film The Hunt for Planet B. Capturing the human drama behind NASA’s high-stakes Webb Space Telescope, The Hunt for Planet B follows a pioneering group of scientists—many of them women—on their quest to find another Earth among the stars. What begins as a real-time scientific adventure turns into a deep meditation on our place in the universe. As usual, the evening will begin with drinks and conversation at 6:30 pm. When/Where: The evening begins at 6:30pm with beverages and conversation; presentation begins at 7pm inside The Planetarium.Cost: $15 for members of the Discovery Society; $20 for all others (registration includes one free beverage per person. Beer and wine cash bar available.)Registration> |  Murder Mystery:“I Love The 80’s to Death”Another BAD Night Event: Murder Mystery: “I Love The 80’s to Death”. Imagine, it’s the 80’s again, and all of the big names are here for a big concert. Tensions run rampant as backstage secrets spill out into the spotlight with, like, totally tragic results! This isn’t an episode of Miami Vice! This is like…murder. It’s up to you to bust it like a ghost, for sure! Peg your jeans, slouch your socks, flash some neon, put on way too much eyeliner, and get that hair up! You are going to solve this crime in style. No time to be Too Shy! You are a Smooth Operator, and you know to listen to those Careless Whispers. It’s time to put on your Sunglasses at Night and Relax.Time After Time…You will solve the case. When/Where: The Bishop, Thursday, October 27, 6-9pm.Cost: All Adults $70 / Table of 8 $500. Food and one drink included with ticket!Additional beer, wine, seltzers, and soda available for purchase on site, cash or card.Registration> New Planetarium Shows at The Bishop   Film Descriptions and Showtimes |
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| Please join us for the grand return of The Bash at The Bishop, benefiting The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, downtown Bradenton’s cultural destination. You won’t want to miss this incredible evening celebrating The Bishop’s 75th Anniversary! When: Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 6pm Catering: Michael’s on EastEntertainment: Bay Kings Band We are currently in the process of looking for underwriting sponsors and advertisers for the event. If you are interested in partnering with us as an advertiser please reach out at bharlan@bishopscience.org |
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| Membership has Plenty of Benefits at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature |
| Members of the Discovery Society enjoy free admission to the Museum all year long, reduced-price tickets for most special programs and events, and even free or reduced-price access to visit thousands of museums worldwide. Take advantage of these great perks by joining today! JOIN TODAY! |