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Welcome Wednesdays

June 25, 2025
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

This summer, enjoy free admission and parking on select Wednesday evenings at the museum.

From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., visitors of all ages can explore the animal barns, exhibitions, and Demonstration Kitchen — all included with your visit!

Each evening features hands-on activities and engaging demonstrations, with something new to discover every time.

Save the dates:

  • June 25, 2025
  • July 23, 2025
  • August 20, 2025

Welcome Wednesdays is part of our commitment to making the museum more accessible to all. This initiative helps open our doors to members of the community who may not otherwise have the opportunity to visit.

Made possible through the generous support of the Ingenium Foundation and its donors, Welcome Wednesdays reflects Ingenium’s goal of removing barriers and creating inclusive, meaningful learning experiences for everyone — no matter their age, background, or ability.

This event was developed in partnership with:
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June 25 activities

4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Afternoon milking (Dairy Barn)
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 
Meet the featured animal of the day (Horse & Cattle Barn)
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. 
Baking with honey (Demo Kitchen)
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. 
Craft (Maple Hall)
6 p.m. – 7 p.m.   
Meet the lambs (Small Animal Barn)
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Cow and calf care (Dairy Barn)
7 p.m. – 8 p.m. 
Meet the rabbits (Poultry House)

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