Join us under the stars for Sidewalk Astronomy on December 5,  6–10 pm! Enjoy telescope views of planets, moons & deep‑sky wonders. Plus, FEWD Tent, Sol Sipsters Coffee, and Edible Cookie Dough Cafe will be there. It's a free event to attend - see you then!

Check this out! Manatees are so buoyant that they can sleep floating just beneath the surface. Dreaming in the waves! #ManateeMonday

Our End of Year Appeal is being delivered to mailboxes this week, and we hope you will once again be generous in supporting our work here at The Bishop. Your gift is an investment in science and nature education for future generations. Thank you for standing with us.

Don't miss out on Sidewalk Astronomy tomorrow, from 6-10 PM! Enjoy telescope views of planets, moons & deep‑sky wonders. Plus, FEWD Tent, Sol Sipsters Coffee, Spare Kitchen, and Edible Cookie Dough Cafe will be there. It's a free event to attend - see you under the stars!

Blast off with us tomorrow, December 6, for Space Saturday! Take part in stellar activities during Backyard Science in the MBU. And the best part? Space Saturday is included with Museum admission! #SpaceSaturday

Your membership supports our mission while providing you with exclusive benefits and experiences. Special bonus: Purchase a new membership through December 25 and receive two laser light night show tickets for 2026! bishopscience.org/join/ #Join

Join us in the Planetarium at The Bishop on December 17 to celebrate the Winter Solstice! Learn some tips and tricks for finding your favorite objects and take a closer look at images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Preregistration required! bit.ly/4rJuEPf

When manatees are born, they are gray-black in color, and within a month, they change to gray. Manatee adults range in color from gray to brownish-gray, and sometimes even appear green due to algae growing on their backs #ManateeMonday #ManateeFunFacts

Ring in the Winter Solstice at The Planetarium at The Bishop on December 17! We’ll share sky-watching tips to help you find your favorite stars and planets, plus an up-close look at breathtaking images from the James Webb Space Telescope. bit.ly/4rJuEPf

We are excited to announce our newest exhibition, Clyde Butcher’s Lifeworks in Photography, a retrospective of his 50-year career, opening at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature on December 12, 2025, and running through March 19, 2026! #MustSeeInManatee #ClydeButcher

This little object is a food mold that could be used for tiny cakes, cookies, and, most commonly, chocolates. It was manufactured by Birth Gramm, a Swiss company specializing in copper molds for baking and chocolate-making. Food Mold 1998.007.1607 #FoodMold #MustSeeInManatee

#DYK? A manatee’s heart beats only about 50 times per minute—slow and steady wins the race. #ManateeMonday #FunFacts

Plan ahead! Our holiday hours are coming up, so make sure you know when we’re open so you don’t miss out on the Museum fun! The Museum will be closed Monday, December 22, Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25. #HolidayHours #PlanAhead

#FossilFriday #MustSeeInManatee #TheBishop #PantheraOnca

Just a reminder that The Bishop will be closed tomorrow, December 22, Wednesday and Thursday, December 24 + 25. Happy holidays, and we will welcome you when we return! #HolidayHours #PlanAhead

#DYK? Manatees don't have necks. Unlike most marine mammals, manatees have six cervical vertebrae instead of seven, restricting neck mobility, and making them turn their entire bodies to reach food! #ManateeMonday #ManateeFunFact

Still looking for the perfect gift for your Museum-lover? This holiday season, enjoy a complimentary gift bag with the purchase of any item priced at $14.95 or more in the Museum Store! Gift bags are also available for purchase—but don’t wait; supplies are limited. #LastMinute

Last chance to give your family a year full of discovery at The Bishop! Plus, new members get 2 FREE Laser Light Show tickets! bishopscience.org/join/ #MemberHasItsBenefits #BecomeAMember #MustSeeInManatee

Fun Fact: The name "Gastropod" comes from the Greek word "gastros", meaning "stomach-foot", and "pous", meaning "foot", because these animals move around with a muscular "foot" positioned just under their digestive system. #FossilFriday #TheBishop

We’re thrilled to present Clyde Butcher’s Lifeworks in Photography, a stunning retrospective of his 50-year career, now on view through March 19, 2026! Clyde Butcher Lifeworks in Photography is included in the price of admission to the Museum. #SpecialExhibit