ATTENTION: Exhibition changeover is taking place in the main floor galleries. Admission is pay what you want. Anderson Gallery and Mezzanine remain open with Roger Tory Peterson and Plein Air exhibits. Also please note that this coming Saturday, October 4th, we will be closing the museum at 1 pm for a private event. Thank you for your patience.
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Roger Tory Peterson Day

August 28, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute

FREE Admission
Fun for the whole family

Please join us Saturday, August 28, as we celebrate Roger Tory Peterson’s birthday!

FREE admission all day, as well as a 15% discount on Peterson field guides and art prints.

Throughout the day, enjoy a specially prepared slideshow, featuring images of Roger, including selections from his extensive bird photography collection. We also have exhibition scavenger hunts and arts and crafts set up for your enjoyment.

At 1:00 pm, curator Rachael Kosinski will lead a special tour of RTPI’s archives and collections, followed by birthday cupcakes at 2 pm.