Opportunities From: Museum of Arts and Sciences

Volunteer: Science Nights

The Brown has many choices for Family Science Nights.  The Brown provides two curators and 15 science stations. We need volunteers to help in various ways. We will be hosting Silver Sands Middle School in the main building.

Tasks & DutiesAssist staff throughout the eventBe comfortable working with childrenBusiness casual/comfortable attire

Program: Education

The Brown has many choices for Family Science Nights.  The Brown provides two curators and 15 science stations. We need volunteers to help in various ways. We will be hosting Silver Sands Middle School in the main building.

Tasks & DutiesAssist staff throughout the eventBe comfortable working with childrenBusiness casual/comfortable attire

Program: Education

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 32114

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Taylor Swift Laser Concert | Planetarium

You're invited to join the fun and help The Brown team host Taylor Swift Laser Concert inside the Lowell and Nancy Lohman Family Planetarium on Saturday, March 21st.

You'll have the opportunity to help greet members, check them in for the event, and help crew the concession stand and movie night popcorn machine. 

Opportunity OverviewShifts:  7pm-10pmTraining: You'll meet your event lead inside the main lobby of the Museum for a quick training. Duties: Greet members, check them in for the event, and help crew the concession stand.Dress Code: Business casual to smart casual is recommended. Volunteer Appreciation: As a volunteer, if seats are available, you are welcome to enjoy the show after the successful completion of your volunteer assignment

Program: Events

You're invited to join the fun and help The Brown team host Taylor Swift Laser Concert inside the Lowell and Nancy Lohman Family Planetarium on Saturday, March 21st.

You'll have the opportunity to help greet members, check them in for the event, and help crew the concession stand and movie night popcorn machine. 

Opportunity OverviewShifts:  7pm-10pmTraining: You'll meet your event lead inside the main lobby of the Museum for a quick training. Duties: Greet members, check them in for the event, and help crew the concession stand.Dress Code: Business casual to smart casual is recommended. Volunteer Appreciation: As a volunteer, if seats are available, you are welcome to enjoy the show after the successful completion of your volunteer assignment

Program: Events

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Mar 21, 2026

Zip Code: 32114

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Space Day

Space Day

We are looking for volunteers to help us run our annual Space Day Event on March 14th, 2026.

We need assistance with hands-on activity tables, wayfinding, solar telescopes, and more. This is for a family audience, and we also run programs in the Auditorium and Planetarium with special shows and speakers.

The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Volunteers please arrive between by 10:30am for training!

Event Description:

Bring the whole family for a full day of activities at The Brown as we celebrate the day. This event will host an inspiring group of women from various disciplines to highlight the amazing achievements, accomplishments, and work that is being done in all areas of science. There will be guest speakers in the Lohman Planetarium, as well as presenters and demonstrations throughout the Museum.

Tasks & DutiesAssist in managing the hands-on activity tablesSupervise and run the solar telescopes with The Brown staff General way-finding and fielding of questionsNo prior science background needed. A bonus if you have experience teaching science or K-12 education. We will provide training beforehand, as needed.


Program: Education

Space Day

We are looking for volunteers to help us run our annual Space Day Event on March 14th, 2026.

We need assistance with hands-on activity tables, wayfinding, solar telescopes, and more. This is for a family audience, and we also run programs in the Auditorium and Planetarium with special shows and speakers.

The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Volunteers please arrive between by 10:30am for training!

Event Description:

Bring the whole family for a full day of activities at The Brown as we celebrate the day. This event will host an inspiring group of women from various disciplines to highlight the amazing achievements, accomplishments, and work that is being done in all areas of science. There will be guest speakers in the Lohman Planetarium, as well as presenters and demonstrations throughout the Museum.

Tasks & DutiesAssist in managing the hands-on activity tablesSupervise and run the solar telescopes with The Brown staff General way-finding and fielding of questionsNo prior science background needed. A bonus if you have experience teaching science or K-12 education. We will provide training beforehand, as needed.


Program: Education

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Mar 14, 2026

Zip Code: 32114

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Bourbon & Blueprints Event

Come join in the fun and volunteer for The Brown & The Nova Society Bourbon & Blueprints event! 

Bourbon & Blueprints is a signature Nova Society evening that invited members into the architectural thinking shaping the future of The Brown. With a speakeasy-inspired vibe, the event blends design, bourbon and social energy - creating a night that feels thoughtful, stylish and unmistakably fun!

Bourbon & Blueprints: Friday, March 20th 

Time: 6:30pm-10pm

Duties: Assist with guest check in and run silent auction items

Dress Code: All black, business casual 

Location: The Cici & Hyatt Brown Museum 

Program: Events

Come join in the fun and volunteer for The Brown & The Nova Society Bourbon & Blueprints event! 

Bourbon & Blueprints is a signature Nova Society evening that invited members into the architectural thinking shaping the future of The Brown. With a speakeasy-inspired vibe, the event blends design, bourbon and social energy - creating a night that feels thoughtful, stylish and unmistakably fun!

Bourbon & Blueprints: Friday, March 20th 

Time: 6:30pm-10pm

Duties: Assist with guest check in and run silent auction items

Dress Code: All black, business casual 

Location: The Cici & Hyatt Brown Museum 

Program: Events

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Mar 20, 2026

Zip Code: 32114

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: ERAU Astro Open House

We plan to host four telescopes, a hands-on activity table, and a Museum information and Master Plan table, and we may also have our Outreach Van onsite. Volunteers will play a key role in creating a welcoming, educational, and smoothly run experience.


Volunteer duties may include:

Assisting with setup and breakdown of telescopes and activity tables

Helping manage telescope lines and guest flow

Supporting hands-on astronomy activities

Engaging visitors at the Museum promotion/Master Plan table

Providing general event support and guest assistance


Schedule: 6:30PM-10PM



No prior astronomy experience required!

Program: Events

We plan to host four telescopes, a hands-on activity table, and a Museum information and Master Plan table, and we may also have our Outreach Van onsite. Volunteers will play a key role in creating a welcoming, educational, and smoothly run experience.


Volunteer duties may include:

Assisting with setup and breakdown of telescopes and activity tables

Helping manage telescope lines and guest flow

Supporting hands-on astronomy activities

Engaging visitors at the Museum promotion/Master Plan table

Providing general event support and guest assistance


Schedule: 6:30PM-10PM



No prior astronomy experience required!

Program: Events

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 32114

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: 2026 Docents 'Snapshot' Tour

Volunteers lead adult and school tours throughout the Museum. Must be part of the MOAS Docent program to register for these shifts, which includes on-site training and at home study sessions. Skills needed include public speaking, the ability to retain information, and the self-motivation to learn and research education topics. Perfect spot for those who are open to continued learning, like public speaking and love sharing information about art, science and history.

Opportunity Overview

A tour guide will be available in the main MOAS building during scheduled shift times to host quick snapshot tours scheduled by the guest during their visit to the museum. Guests will be able to sign up at the lobby check-in during promoted days/times.

Shift Times: Daily shift times are scheduled in 2-hour blocks. General: Guests will be able to sign up for quick 15-minute Snapshot Tours, specific to one area/exhibit, following the Highlights Tour guidelines during scheduled docent shifts.Schedule: Every Tuesday between 1:00-3:00 p.m. 3 Docents available on 'Free Tuesdays'2 Docents available on all other Tuesdays

Program: Docents

Volunteers lead adult and school tours throughout the Museum. Must be part of the MOAS Docent program to register for these shifts, which includes on-site training and at home study sessions. Skills needed include public speaking, the ability to retain information, and the self-motivation to learn and research education topics. Perfect spot for those who are open to continued learning, like public speaking and love sharing information about art, science and history.

Opportunity Overview

A tour guide will be available in the main MOAS building during scheduled shift times to host quick snapshot tours scheduled by the guest during their visit to the museum. Guests will be able to sign up at the lobby check-in during promoted days/times.

Shift Times: Daily shift times are scheduled in 2-hour blocks. General: Guests will be able to sign up for quick 15-minute Snapshot Tours, specific to one area/exhibit, following the Highlights Tour guidelines during scheduled docent shifts.Schedule: Every Tuesday between 1:00-3:00 p.m. 3 Docents available on 'Free Tuesdays'2 Docents available on all other Tuesdays

Program: Docents

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 32114

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Expedition: Dinosaur

Come join staff and travel back in time with Expedition: Dinosaur! This exhibition combines engaging interactives with life-like animatronic dinosaurs and exciting educational content. Over a dozen realistic dinosaurs and robotic creatures will awe guests with their lifelike size, thrilling sound installations, and exciting special effects. MOAS visitors will feel as if they are truly walking among the dinosaurs.

As a volunteer, you will be part of the Launch & Learn team responsible for helping us ensure a memorable visitor experience while collecting feedback to determine how we integrate future travel exhibits into our Museum. 

A training manual will be provided prior to the opening, along with ongoing training and feedback. 

Duties include:

Engaging guests and members to offer assistance and to answer questions.Connecting with visitors to create a memorable experience.Report and address exhibit issues (maintenance, opening/closing procedures and cleaning).Help security and staff ensure that the Museum code of conduct is adhered to.Solicit and encourage visitor feedback through surveys.Drinks, a break room, and a place to sit are available while volunteering. Member of the launch & learn pilot team for future traveling exhibits.

Program: Curation/Exhibits

Come join staff and travel back in time with Expedition: Dinosaur! This exhibition combines engaging interactives with life-like animatronic dinosaurs and exciting educational content. Over a dozen realistic dinosaurs and robotic creatures will awe guests with their lifelike size, thrilling sound installations, and exciting special effects. MOAS visitors will feel as if they are truly walking among the dinosaurs.

As a volunteer, you will be part of the Launch & Learn team responsible for helping us ensure a memorable visitor experience while collecting feedback to determine how we integrate future travel exhibits into our Museum. 

A training manual will be provided prior to the opening, along with ongoing training and feedback. 

Duties include:

Engaging guests and members to offer assistance and to answer questions.Connecting with visitors to create a memorable experience.Report and address exhibit issues (maintenance, opening/closing procedures and cleaning).Help security and staff ensure that the Museum code of conduct is adhered to.Solicit and encourage visitor feedback through surveys.Drinks, a break room, and a place to sit are available while volunteering. Member of the launch & learn pilot team for future traveling exhibits.

Program: Curation/Exhibits

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 32114

Allow Groups: No