Thanksgiving Point

When your child walks through the doors of the Museum of Natural Curiosity, they probably aren’t thinking about building confidence, practicing curiosity, or learning compassion. They’re thinking about racing to their favorite exhibit, climbing as high as they can, experimenting with water, or heading straight to Kidopolis. But that’s the incredible thing about play: kids are...

Think we already know everything there is to know about bugs? Think again! Scientists around the world are still discovering new insect species, uncovering surprising behaviors, and finding new ways to study some of the smallest creatures on Earth. Entomology—the study of insects—is constantly changing as researchers make new discoveries. From brand-new species hiding in rain...

When you picture a farm, you might think of tractors, barns, fields, and animals. But today’s farms are also filled with some seriously impressive technology. From tractors that can steer themselves to robots that use lasers to eliminate weeds, modern agriculture combines generations of farming knowledge with new innovations designed to help farmers work smarter and more effi...

Fall is taking over Ashton Gardens! Scarecrow Festival returns October 12–17, 2026, transforming 50 acres of Ashton Gardens into a colorful autumn celebration filled with imaginative scarecrows, creatively carved pumpkins, seasonal displays, and family fun. Whether you’re coming to admire the community creations, enter a scarecrow of your own, shop the Festival Market, or run...

Something prehistoric has arrived at the Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life. Need for Speed, the newest chapter of Jurassic Hall, is NOW OPEN at Thanksgiving Point! This new dinosaur exhibit invites guests to step millions of years into the past and investigate what made Jurassic predators such successful hunters. From standing face-to-face with the world’s only known Ta...