Science Saturdays

Admission is FREE for everyone during Science Saturdays, which fall on the last Saturday of every month during the school year from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Want more? Check out our past Digital Science Saturdays for more learning-at-home!

Have Questions? Contact Education@PGMuseum.Org

Upcoming Science Saturday Events

Sandy wearing her special birthday hat!

January 2024 - Sandy’s Birthday!

Have a whale of a time with the PG Museum as we celebrate the birthday of beloved community icon Sandy the gray whale! Get ready for some major merrymaking and learn about whales and other animals that migrate.

This is a free, family-friendly event. All are welcome!

February 2024 - Sustainablity

Learn about energy and water conservation, minimizing food waste, and other actions you can take to help the Earth. Community partners will share what their organizations are working on and we will have lots of hands-on conservation activities for the whole family.

March 2024: Dino Day!

Roar into spring with dinos and fossils! Learn about different kinds of fossils and prehistoric animals and plants. You can even trace your lineage in the phylogenetic tree.


Community scientists monitoring black oyster catchers

April 2024: Community Science saturday

Learn about how you can be involved in community science in your neighborhood and help us celebrate young scientists at our 2nd annual Student Research Symposium.

May 2024 - Native Plant Party

Learn about the plants around you and how they are used by animals, insects, and birds. Partners will bring some native plants for purchase and some good advice for caring for them.


Balck oyster catcher bird on a rock

August 2024- Backyard Birds

Meet your avian neighbors in the family event focused on the birds of Monterey County.

September 30 2024 - Biodiversity Blast

Did you know that California has a holiday just to celebrate biodiversity? Let’s celebrate by having a month long BioBlitz through iNaturalist to help scientists document our local plants, animals. insects, fungi, and more. Come learn about local species and how you and your family can contribute to scientific research and conservation!

October 2024- Spooky Science Saturday

November 2024- Monarch Magic