Animal Encounter

The Museum has a variety of animals for your guests to meet and touch! A Museum Educator will bring up to three of our animals to meet your guests and answer questions. Specific animal availability may change.

Butterfly Release

Your very own private release of newly emerged butterflies into the Magic Wings Butterfly House conservatory. You might even get one to land on you!

Electronic Slideshow Opportunities

Showcase your photos on one of our many digital media screens around campus! From our large projection in Aerospace to the exhibit projectors throughout our campus, we have many digital options for your guests to view!

Insect Encounter

The Museum has a variety of insects for your guests to meet and touch! A Museum Educator will bring up to three of our insects to meet your guests and answer questions. Specific insect availability may change.

Liquid Nitrogen Edible Creations

Add a little wonder to your cocktail hour! Our Museum Educator will use liquid nitrogen to instantly freeze beverage ingredients to make delectable frozen cocktails and treats! Margaritas, lemonade, ice cream, and more!

Open-Air Photo Booth

Strike a pose in front of our resident Albertosaurus or pretend you have just landed on the moon! The open-air photo booth takes three photos and then prints out two copies of pictures with a customizable footer for your guests to take home and remember your event!

Train Rides

Enjoy a thrilling ride on our Ellerbe Creek Railway train through the park. For evening events, the train runs for an hour making as many trips through campus as will fit in the hour.