Buc Days, Extended Hours & STEAM Day!
Dear Museum Members,
May is an exciting time at the museum as we celebrate Buc Days with extended hours, special events, and hands-on fun for the whole family.
Join us as we celebrate Buc Days with extended museum hours, giving you even more time to explore and enjoy all we have to offer during the festivities!
Regular Museum Hours
Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Free Parking and Museum General Admission Pricing
Buc Days Extended Hours
Monday – Friday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Weekends: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Parking: $15
Member Perk During Buc Days
Museum members receive free entry to the Buc Days fairgrounds during the festival with proof of membership.
Gate Ticket Prices (Non-Member Admission)
Adults: $12
Children: $6
Buc Days STEAM Day – Presented by ExxonMobil Foundation
Join us on May 9, 2026, from 1:00 PM – 4:45 PM for an exciting afternoon of innovation, live science shows, and hands-on activities designed for elementary and junior high students.
Event Highlights:
• Hear from experts in the STEAM field
• Interactive science show with live experiments
• Elementary Stations: Polymers and Optical Illusions with Mad Science
• Junior High Stations led by Texas A&M University–Kingsville and This One’s For The Gals TEAM
Included with admission (valid day-of only)
Limited spots available
We look forward to seeing you and your family at the museum this month for learning, discovery, and fun!