Upcoming Events
Courtyard Stargazing
We are thrilled to welcome you to our courtyard stargazing event! Join astrophysicist and ACCC professor Dr. Frank Toriello at 8:00 pm on May 10th as you learn about stars, our solar system, and the universe during a presentation in our Science Exhibit Hall. After, spend time in our spacious courtyard admiring the stars through telescopes and telescopic binoculars.
Cape May Point Science Center Marine Science Symposium
The Cape May Point Science Center is pleased to announce its inaugural Marine Science Symposium, to be held on May 30th-June 1st in Cape May Point, New Jersey. This symposium aims to provide a platform for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals in the field of marine science to showcase their work, share insights, and build connections within the marine science community in the Mid-Atlantic.
Courtyard Stargazing
We are thrilled to welcome you to our first 2024 stargazing event! Join astrophysicist Dr. Frank Toriello at 7:30pm on April 13th as you learn about stars, our solar system, and the universe during a presentation in our Science Exhibit Hall. After, spend time in our spacious courtyard admiring the stars through telescopes and telescopic binoculars.
Restoration to Garden
Let's make this introduction official: hello science, meet practice.
These two often disparate fields will get better acquainted at our Fall in-person educational programs. We'll explore ecology-based landscape design in Southern New England and the Atlantic Coastal Plain.
Join New Directions in the American Landscape as they use the Cape May Point Science Center as the backdrop for their Restoration to Garden: Plants and Wildlife in The Atlantic Coastal Plain conference. It will be a two day event, Day 1 is classroom instruction and Day 2 is field walks.
Learn more and register at NDAL.org, at this link.
Harvest Moon Social with Cape May Community Food Closet
Join the Cape May Point Science Center in hosting the Cape May Community Food Closet’s Harvest Social fundraiser! Featuring a silent auction, 50/50, and basket raffles. Help the Cape May Food Closet’s mission to feed Cape May community members in need. So far this year, Cape May Food Closet has supported over 3,000 adults, 1,100 children, and 1,900 families battling food insecurity. Register for the event at Cape May Community Food Closet.
Courtyard Stargazing
We are thrilled to welcome you to our September stargazing event! Join astrophysicist Dr. Frank Toriello at 8:00pm on September 16th as you learn about stars, our solar system, and the universe during a presentation in our Science Exhibit Hall. After, spend time in our spacious courtyard admiring the stars through telescopes and telescopic binoculars.
This event is $10 per person, and pre-registration is required. Families of 3 or more individuals are $25. Please park at Cape May Point State Park by the lighthouse and bring a beach blanket or chairs for your convenience. Arrive early to secure Science Exhibit Hall seating!
Your donation to the Cape May Point Science Center will help support our mission and allow us to host additional educational events for the community.
We look forward to seeing everyone there! Ticket link HERE!
Cape May Point Science Center Gala "The Lost Birds ... A Beacon of Hope"
Join the Cape May Point Science Center for a Labor Day Weekend gala featuring a performance of the work of Christopher Tin's "The Lost Birds" by Glassbrook Vocal Ensemble. The gala will also feature the unveiling of the statue "The Beacon of Hope" by Wesley Wofford, which honors Harriet Tubman's harrowing work during the Underground Railroad. Tickets are available here.
The Cape May Point Science Center is honored to unveil Wofford's monument on its first stop on the journey Southbound along the Underground Railroad; the Science Center's history is deeply intertwined with Tubman's utilization of the Cape May Lighthouse as a beacon of hope during the Underground Railroad. William Still, Father of the Underground Railroad, owned this building in the 1890s as the Home for Aged and Infirm Colored People.
Join us on September 3rd as we honor Cape May Point's past and the Science Center's mission of wildlife research and conservation in the region. Get your tickets HERE.
Courtyard Stargazing
We are looking forward to welcoming you to our next stargazing event! The Perseid Meteor Shower is set to reach its peak on August 12, 2023! Join Astrophysicist Dr. Frank Toriello at the Cape May Point Science Center for this special event which will start at 8:15 pm. This year's timing is perfect as the waning crescent moon will feature dark skies for optimal viewing this year. The Perseid Meteor Shower is an annual celestial phenomenon that occurs between July 17 and August 24 each year. The Perseid Meteor Shower is a natural phenomenon that is eagerly anticipated each year by sky watchers around the world. It is caused by the Earth passing through a stream of debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle, which leaves behind tiny meteoroids in its wake as it orbits around the Sun. Please arrive at 8:00 pm at the Cape May Point Science Center so we can promptly start at 8:15 pm.
Stargazing events are rain or shine. This event is $10 per person, and families of 3 or more individuals are $25 total. Spots are limited, so make sure you click HERE to reserve a spot! Your donation to the Cape May Point Science Center will help support our mission and allow us to host additional educational events for the community.
We look forward to seeing everyone there! Tickets HERE!
Courtyard Stargazing
Join us for our fourth stargazing event of 2023! Astrophysicist Dr. Francis Toriello and chair of Atlantic Cape Community Colleges science programs, Kenneth Cabarle, will be hosting the event. Be sure to arrive at The Cape May Point Science Center by 8:30 pm so that we can start promptly at 8:45 pm.
This event is $10 per person, and pre-registration is required. Families of 3 or more individuals are $25. Spots are limited, so make sure you click the link to reserve a spot! Your donation to the Cape May Point Science Center will help support our mission and allow us to host additional educational events for the community.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
The rain date for this event is Sunday, July 16th. Ticket purchase is non-refundable.
Click Here for tickets.
Concert Series - July 14th
Join us for our next concert! Enjoy our spacious courtyard while you listen to the best of Cape May’s local musicians. Bring a beach chair or beach blanket. Purchase tickets HERE. The band for this concert is an Eastern European band and half of the proceeds for this concert will be going to a fund for Ukraine!
Summer Solstice Soundscapes
Join Kara Barnett and Anna Krain as they guide us through different elements of music, and we experience the ways that music can profoundly effect our lives. The Summer Solstice is the perfect time to connect with nature and our environment through sound, light, and meditative practice. This practice will include music with movement, listening deeply to music, and experiencing the effects of vibration through this sound bath practice. Get tickets HERE.
Please be sure to wear comfortable clothing and to bring a mat, blanket, or beach chair.
Yoga in the Courtyard
Catie Donia, a Cape May Point local, is an experienced yoga instructor who studied and developed her practice in India. Immerse yourself in Cape May Point's natural beauty with the sounds of ocean waves as you practice yoga in our courtyard! Buy tickets in advance HERE or walk in for $20 per person. Yoga occurs on Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings.
Tai Chi in the Courtyard
Join instructor Cheryl Crews and her decades of experience teaching Tai Chi, now occurring at the Cape May Point Science Center! Tai Chi classes are Mondays at 6pm and Fridays at 10am. Tickets can be purchased HERE or walk in for $20 cash.
Courtyard Stargazing
Join us for our third stargazing event of 2023! Astrophysicist Dr. Francis Toriello and chair of Atlantic Cape Community Colleges science programs, Kenneth Cabarle, will be hosting the event. Be sure to arrive at The Cape May Point Science Center by 8:30 pm so that we can start promptly at 8:45 pm.
This event is $10 per person, and pre-registration is required. Families of 3 or more individuals are $25. Spots are limited, so make sure you click the link to reserve a spot! Your donation to the Cape May Point Science Center will help support our mission and allow us to host additional educational events for the community.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
The rain date for this event is Sunday, June 18th. Ticket purchase is non-refundable.
Click Here for tickets.
Cape May Point "Orca"-stra Concert Night
Now that the Jazz Fest has concluded, plan for your next concert experience in Cape May! Come, enjoy, and listen along as our Cape May Point “Orca”-stra performs their first concert at the Cape May Point Science Center! Featuring Jim Hannah, Gino Hannah, Zen Zaria, Chris Gillian Schwartz, Hannah Stone, Karin Hannah, Jeff Hebron, and friends. Also performing, Mountain Spring with Gino Hannah and Zen Zaria. Ticket purchase required. We hope to see you there!
Science Center Tour
The history of the Science Center building dates back to 1889. Learn the varied and fascinating functions of the Science Center building over time and the broader significance of Cape May Point, then enjoy learning about the rich avian and marine wildlife that rely on Cape May as an ecologically significant area. Our tours feature a historical welcome hall, a science exhibit hall, and a gift shop. Your ticket purchase will help support our nonprofit and our many conservation projects and partnerships. Click HERE for our tour dates and ticketing info.
Yoga in the Courtyard
Join yogis Catie and Lia for yoga in our idyllic courtyard! Enjoy the sounds of the ocean waves as you reconnect with your body and nature through yoga practice. Yoga occurs on Sundays at 7pm, Tuesdays at 7pm, and Wednesdays at 8am. Class is $20 to support both our teacher and the Science Center! Book now here!
Nature Journaling with Peaches Lukens
Come to the Science Center to learn about the meditative and creative art of nature journaling! Enjoy our property site as art teacher Peaches Lukens guides you through nature journaling. All participants will receive their own art journal to bring home with them. In addition, all art supplies will be provided. Event occurs each Wednesday at 9:00 - 11:00 am in June. July and August dates to be announced soon. Ticket purchase required HERE.
Inaugural Weekend Science Center Tours
Come to our first tours of the inaugural season of the Cape May Point Science Center! These will be the only tours led by our president Bob Mullock. Tours are Saturday, June 3rd at 11am and noon and Sunday, June 4th at 11am and noon. Get your tickets HERE
Historic Grand Opening of the Cape May Point Science Center
The Cape May Point Science Center is excited to invite you to our first private event! This fundraiser will herald the next century-plus of rich history for the former Shoreham Hotel and St. Mary’s By the Sea. Our nonprofit wishes to thank you for your generous support. The party will be hosted by members of the Cape May Point Science Council, who are leaders in their fields of study.
Your support has enabled the Cape May Point Science Center to conduct world class research in support of our mission. We look forward to showing you how your generous gifts have gone towards action for environmental protection.
Your will be among the first visitors to have a tour of our new exhibit hall and to learn about the exciting research endeavors that the Science Center is supporting and spearheading.
All attendees must purchase tickets! Join us on Friday, June 2nd, from 5:00-7:00pm.
Courtyard Stargazing
Cape May Astro is excited to invite you to join us at The Cape May Point Science Center for a program on Galaxies. On Saturday, May 20th, 2023, at 8:15 pm, we will take an in-depth look at these mysterious and beautiful cosmic structures. The Milky Way is an immense spiral galaxy that is home to our Solar System and many stars, planets, and other cosmic objects. Estimates say that there are more than 200 billion galaxies in the universe, with the Milky Way housing an estimated 100-400 billion stars! Quite simply, it is a majestic structure filled with wonder and awe-inspiring beauty. Come explore the galaxies with us and enjoy a night of cosmic marvels! On this night, a new moon will provide a very nice dark sky. Be sure to arrive at The Cape May Point Science Center by 8:00 pm so that we can start promptly at 8:15 pm.
This event is $10 per person, and pre-registration is required. Families of 3 or more individuals are $25. Spots are limited, so make sure you click the link below to reserve a spot! Your donation to the Cape May Point Science Center will help support our mission and allow us to host additional educational events for the community.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
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Spring Seed Starting 101
The Cape May Bird Observatory and the NJ Audubon Society are proud to host a Spring Seed Starter 101 event at the Science Center on April 29th at 1-3pm. Learn about pollinator-friendly native plants and how to maintain a healthy garden that benefits nature.
Courtyard Stargazing
Peak of the Lyrid Meteor Shower
Cape May Astro is thrilled to present an in-depth look at the Lyrid Meteor Shower at The Cape May Point Science Center. This meteor shower is one of the oldest known and has been recorded for more than 2000 years! The new moon that night will provide optimal viewing conditions with a dark sky perfect for seeing these streaks of light as they enter Earth's atmosphere.
Arrive by 7:45 pm so that we can start the program promptly at 8:00 pm and enjoy a delightful evening under the stars!
This event is free, but pre-registration is required. Spots are limited so make sure you click the link below to reserve a spot! A suggested donation to the Cape May Point Science Center of $5 per person or $10 per family will help support our mission and allow us to host additional educational events for the community.
We look forward to seeing everyone there!