Hours & Admission Fees

Museum Hours

Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Dancing Wings 10a.m to 8 p.m. last timed entry at 7:40 p.m.)
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, 12 noon to 5 p.m.

The museum is open 363 days a year.
Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.  

General Admission

(does not include admission to Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden)

Adults: $9.50
Seniors: $8.50
Children ages 2-17: $7.50
Children younger than age 2: FREE
Strong members: FREE

Admission to Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden

General admission fee plus $3.00 per person for nonmembers; $1.50 per person for members; free for children younger than 2. Due to limited capacity, entry to Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden is by timed ticket only. Advance purchase is recommended. Please Note: The last timed entry into the butterfly garden is at 4:40 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and on Saturday and Sunday. Last timed entry is at 7:40 p.m. on Friday.

Active Duty Military Discount

The museum offers a $2 discount on general admission fees for Active Duty Military personnel (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy) and their immediate family members who present appropriate and valid identification.

Adult: $7.50
Children ages 2-17: $5.50
Children younger than age 2: FREE

The museum accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover Card.