VISITOR NOTICE: Monday November 28th, 2022 - Museum closed for a private event. The café and gift shop will remain open. Tuesday December 29th, Wednesday December 30th, & Thursday December 1st, 2022 - Due to a private event, there will be no BOOM! showings on this day. Please click here for more information regarding Temporary Changes to Schedule.
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