And we have so many ways to celebrate! Whether your bringing the kids, a friend or a date, we’ve got you covered.
The Lead Up: Gift Options!
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| Give the stars: in Roman mythology, diamonds are splinters of stars that the god Eros used as arrow tips. You can put them to a much more romantic use. |
Our Museum Store is currently featuring The Mythology of Love – our top gift selections for Valentine’s Day. The best part: each one is based on an ancient mythological belief about the material from which it is made. So – your gift comes with a story. A romantic story.
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Friday, Feb. 11: LOVE BUGS!
We heart Valentine’s. And on Friday Feb. 11 from 6 – 10 pm you can get a jump start on the big day at our Valentine’s Mixer, Love Bugs! We’ve got Grupo Ka-Che rocking the dinosaurs with their sensational salsa from from 7 – 10 pm, free appetizers, cash bar and roses for all the ladies. Plus, you can take a romantic stroll through our Butterfly Center – it’s stunning at night.
Saturday, Feb. 12: Hug A Bug
Bugs need love, too! Kids learn all about our creepy-crawly friends at this fun family event in our Cockrell Butterfly Center. Check out our insect crafts, talk to our bug experts, and release a vial of ladybugs into their new home in our conservatory!
The Big Day: Miracle Fruit Cultural FeastMake lemons into lemonade – literally! Your Valentine makes everything sweet – and so does a miraculous little berry from West Africa. On Monday, Feb. 14, join us for a cultural feast exploring the Miracle Fruit!
How does a tiny berry totally transform your taste buds? Find out what’s behind the magic of this miracle fruit in the rain forest of Cockrell Butterfly Center, during this romantic night-time rendezvous. After you sample the West African Miracle Fruit berry, enjoy appetizers along the dramatically lit trails. It’s the trip of a lifetime…for your taste buds!
Tickets have a timed entry and must be purchased in advance by Feb. 7, 2011!
