Museum of Arts and Sciences, Macon

Name: Museum of Arts and Sciences
Address: 4182 Forsyth Rd, Macon, 31210-4869, United States
Telephone: +1 478-477-3232

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The Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon is a community museum in the U.S. state of Georgia. The facility includes four galleries with frequently changing exhibitions, the Discovery House with hands-on activities, live animal habitats, the Mark Smith Planetarium, nature trail, garden, store, auditorium, and classrooms. New exhibitions on fine arts, science topics, and the humanities are presented for periods of four to six months. The museum is open to the public daily and offers programs to schools and groups. The museum is a member of the American Alliance of Museums as of July 2019. ()

Established: 1956 (68 years ago)Coordinates: 32°51'53"N, 83°41'43"W

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4182 Forsyth RdMacon 31210-4869 United States

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+1 478-477-3232

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Museum of Arts and Sciences – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Shoppes at River Crossing, OrthoGeorgia Park, Cox Capitol Theatre, Rose Hill Cemetery.

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Shopping, Shopping centre
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Cemetery
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Museum, Specialty museum
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Cemetery
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32°50'41"N • 83°39'45"W
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