Let’s ring in the new year ALL DAY LONG! Join us on Thursday, December 31st, as we celebrate 2027 arriving across the world with hourly countdowns.

Every hour, we will have noisemakers, balloons, and other celebratory items available for a museum-wide countdown over our speaker system. Between countdowns, create your own party hat, snap a picture at our festive photo station, and explore the museum with a special countdown scavenger hunt.

We’re also excited to celebrate the arrival of the new year in countries across the globe by learning about the cultures and traditions that make each celebration unique. Cultural ambassadors from CultureALL will share traditions from other parts of the world, and our friends from the Midwest Chinese Academy will celebrate the new year arriving in China at 10 AM and teach children basic Chinese words and phrases. More details about our special guests and activities are coming soon!

All activities are included with regular museum admission. FREE for members!

Countdown times: 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, and shortly before 4 PM. The museum will close after our last countdown at 4:00 PM. We are also open on New Year’s Day.

This event is made possible thanks to our friends at GreenState Credit Union. Additional support for cultural programming is provided by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors.