Secret Lives of Stars
Not all stars are created equal. Some are massive. Others are tiny; almost insignificant. The specific characteristics of a star will determine what type of life it will lead, how long it might live and even the type of death it will die. We will witness the amazing variety of stars and peer into their […]
Open for Spring Break!
We will have special hours this Monday, March 13th, for spring break! Come in and spend some time at the museum between 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Please note that we will return to normal hours Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on March 21st.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterJoin Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend, Hu Hu Zhu, for a look at the stars. Take an imaginary trip to our Moon, learn how to find the Big Dipper and North Star, and see how we all share the same sky. Please arrive early. The show will start at 10:30 a.m. Runtime: 23 minutes […]
CAPCOM GO: The Apollo Story
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterWhat did it take to get humans to the surface of the Moon? What challenges did the engineers, scientists, and astronauts who worked to achieve that goal face? From award-winning producer NSC Creative comes their latest show, an immersive historical documentary that showcases the achievements of the Apollo program and what it took to put […]
Music Jam in the Garage!
Come hang out from 2-4PM in our Garage, located back in the Music & Sound Lab full of instruments like a drum set, guitars and amps, keyboard and more! (If you're looking for the banjo you may have to ask). We'll have facilitation from youth music providers as well as from our own youth advisory […]
Youth Open Mic
Not quite ready for the Teen Open Mic but still want to make some noise?! Join us in the Otterbox Digital Dome Theater from 4-5PM for our Youth Open Mic! Instruments will be provided, all skill levels are welcome. Youth Music facilitators will be onsite to help you sound your best. Free with museum admission. […]
Spring Break Teen Open Mic Night
The Teen Open Mic takes over our Otterbox Digital Dome Theater from 5-7PM! Instruments will be provided, all skills levels welcome. Sign up for a time slot and let our Dome visual artist craft real time, audio-reactive visuals for the audience during your performance! FREE to all participants. Teen Open Mic Night is hosted in […]
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterJoin Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend, Hu Hu Zhu, for a look at the stars. Take an imaginary trip to our Moon, learn how to find the Big Dipper and North Star, and see how we all share the same sky. Please arrive early. The show will start at 10:30 a.m. Runtime: 23 minutes […]
Un cielo, un mundo. La aventura de Big Bird
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterThis is a showing of One World, One Sky – in Spanish! Vengan y acompañen a Big Bird, Elmo y Hu Hu Zhu en una emocionante exploración del Sol, las estrellas y la Luna, mientras aprenden de manera divertida conceptos básicos sobre la astronomía, desarrollando amor por la ciencia, y descubriendo ¡un mundo de posibilidades! Por favor […]
Explore
The OtterBox Digital Dome TheaterExplore is the story of humanity’s fascination with the stars — from ancient stargazers and astrologers to the breakthrough discoveries of Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler. Today’s explorers depend on Kepler’s genius for their work in space. Enjoy a beautifully visualized trip through the history of astronomy. Please arrive early. The show will start at 2:00 […]