Enjoy special Friday evening events in the planetarium, from live shows about the night sky to feature presentations. Discover a different program each week!
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Farm Babies
Join us at The Farm for a meet-and-greet featuring live farm animal babies!
Wine & Beer Tasting
Great Drinks! Great Music! Great Time! This event is for those 21+. April 13, July 13, & October 12 6 – 8 PM Join The Schiele for these unique events and try a variety of…
Flower Power
Join us at The Farm for a fun plant and flower-filled event in celebration of our planet.
Primitive Skills Workshops
Discover the history of our human ancestors and learn the skills that helped them survive.
Duke Energy Free Tuesdays
Thanks to the support of Duke Energy, free museum admission and free planetarium shows are available on the second Tuesday of every month!
Scouting at The Schiele
Scouts can experience an exciting After Hours event at the Schiele Museum! With three different program formats, your group is sure to find the right program of exploration and discovery to fit your needs. The…
Cats Untamed – NOW OPEN!
CATS UNTAMED NOW OPEN! Highly skilled hunters, cats are considered the most successful mammalian carnivores. 38 species of modern cats have evolved from a rich ancestry that extends 30 million years into the past. Even…
Community Run
Community Foundation Run The Community Foundation Run is an annual fundraising event for local nonprofits facilitated by the Gaston Community Foundation. On the day of the run, over 5,000 people come together for one of…
Early Explorers
Ever-changing adventures for little learners! Every Tuesday 10:15 AM or 11 AM Learn about different topics through stories, songs, and crafts in this special program especially for kids ages 2-5 years! Program is offered at…
