Happy Manatee Monday! Did you know Florida manatees have nails on their flippers? Just like their distant elephant relatives, these gentle giants have three or four nails on each flipper! #ManateeMonday #FunFacts

Calling all little learners! Dive into our big blue world during Homeschool Thursday on November 12 with Pristine Seas: Conserving Our Oceans. Explore our current exhibition and discover simple ways we can all help protect our oceans. Sign up today! bit.ly/3VE3iet

Fossil Day is tomorrow at The Bishop! Plan your visit for a day of prehistoric discoveries. Join us Saturday, October 17, at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature! See you there.

Discover the stories of courage, service, and sacrifice that helped shape Manatee County. Explore Voices of Valor: A Legacy of Military Service in Manatee County and honor the local military members who served our nation with valor. On view now through December 6, 2026.

Dive into the fascinating world of Florida’s endangered smalltooth sawfish! Join us for think + drink to learn about sawfish research, conservation efforts, and how you can help protect this incredible species. bit.ly/3Vn7K4t think + drink is presented by Mosaic.

Manatee Monday fun fact: Manatees can sleep underwater! This allows them to surface, inhale, and return without fully waking. Talk about mastering the art of sleeping in! #ManateeMonday

From Florida fossils to finds from the Nebraska Badlands, there’s plenty to explore at Fossil Day at The Bishop! Join us Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Bring your questions and explore what fossils reveal about the past! #FossilDay

Footprints from humans of various sizes! These footprints weren’t made as someone walked across our beautiful Florida beaches, but as people walked across the shoreline of a now-extinct lake within the borders of White Sands National Park in New Mexico. #FossilDay

Homeschool Thursday starts THIS Thursday, October 8! We’re kicking off the season with Cosmic Forces, so get ready for hands-on learning, discovery, and plenty of out-of-this-world fun! Pre-register beforehand: bit.ly/3VE3iet

Manatees are full of surprising adaptations! Unlike humans, a manatee’s diaphragm is divided into two sections, helping accommodate the long lungs that stretch along much of its body. Pretty impressive anatomy beneath that lovable exterior! #ManateeMonday #FunFacts

Join us for think+drink: Florida’s Endangered Sawfish: Past, Present, and Future, on October 21, to hear from Tonya Wiley of Havenworth Coastal Conservation. Tickets: bit.ly/3Vn7K4t think + drink is a series presented by The Mosaic Company.

A day of prehistoric discoveries is coming to The Bishop! Join us for Fossil Day on Saturday, October 17. Activities run from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, followed by fossil-themed Tales Under the Tree at 2:00 pm. Save the date and bring your curiosity to The Bishop! #FossilDay

As we “step” into October, that can only mean one thing! National Fossil Day is right around the corner! This year's artwork features Ice Age megafauna and footprints from White Sands National Park, New Mexico. Check in next week for more National Fossil Day updates! #FossilDay

Ready for an out-of-this-world Saturday? Young explorers ages 6–11 can discover the wonders of the universe with hands-on Backyard Science and a special KidSpace experience. Backyard Science: 10 AM–Noon KidSpace: 11–11:20 AM It’s all included with Museum admission!

Dive into a story of protecting our ocean. Pristine Seas: Bringing the Ocean Back, curated by the National Geographic Society, takes you on a journey through more than a decade of global expeditions. Explore the exhibition at The Bishop, included with Museum admission!

Make an impact while putting your business in front! Sponsorship opportunities are available for The Bishop’s signature gala on November 7. Opportunities are limited, so reserve your sponsorship today! bit.ly/41jNIYU #BASH

Did you know manatees come with built-in nose plugs? When a manatee dives underwater, small muscular flaps automatically close its nostrils, keeping water out until it surfaces for its next breath. Just another amazing adaptation that makes manatees so unique! #ManateeMonday

Just announced: think+drink presents Florida’s Endangered Sawfish: Past, Present, and Future Once common in Florida waters, the smalltooth sawfish is now endangered. think+drink is a series presented by The Mosaic Company. Tickets: bit.ly/3Vn7K4t

Homeschool Thursdays at The Bishop returns Thursday, October 8, with a brand-new course - Cosmic Forces! Homeschool students include Junior Explorers (grades K–3) from 10 AM–Noon or 1–3 PM, and Discovery Rangers (grades 4–6) from 1–3 PM. Pre-register! bit.ly/3VE3iet

Ready to take your stargazing skills to the next level? Sky & Scope is a hands-on workshop designed to turn curiosity into confidence! Fall Session 1: October 17 | 10 AM–Noon Fall Session 2: October 24 | 7–9 PM Space is limited to just 20 participants. bit.ly/3NoVbS6