��� We can't wait to see YOU at the museum TODAY from 10 a

January 22, 2022

��� We can't wait to see YOU at the museum TODAY from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for "The Science of Flight" Exhibit Opening Celebration!

To celebrate the public unveiling of this original, bilingual exhibit, opening day will feature a slew of one-day-only offerings including:

* Live Birds of Prey (falcon and barn owls) with licensed Master Falconer Robb Herbst

* Balloon Animals

* Paper Airplane Contest with Museum Store gift certificates awarded to winners for longest distance and judge's favorite!

* Flight-themed crafts, including "Color Your Own Butterfly Glider" and "Design & Create Your Own Mini-Parachute"

* Flight-themed scientific displays presented by museum researchers

* Bird-themed stories and activities hosted by Blue Ridge Regional Library

* Food Truck (lunch and snack items)

* And more!

Specifically for adults, the museum is offering "THE FLIGHT" from 1 to 4 p.m. Featuring Twin Creeks Distillery and Mountain Valley Brewing, both entities will be providing a limited number of 3 ounce pours of their select products to visitors 21 and older. Additional fees will apply.

***Admission rates apply. Masks are REQUIRED inside the museum. Opening day is from 10am to 4pm.***