Film Screening: Dope Is Death
Join us for a screening of the documentary Dope is Death and stay for a brief dialogue following the film. Dope Is Death is the story of how Dr. Mutulu Shakur, stepfather of Tupac Shakur, along with fellow Black Panthers and the Young Lords, combined community health with radical politics to create the first acupuncture detoxification program in […]
Ferret Feeding
Visit with the museum's very own live black-footed ferrets, the most endangered mammal in North America. Join us in the Natural Areas Exhibit to learn about the conservation work being done to return black-footed ferrets to the wild, from the national captive breeding program to new advances in cloning. Meet the different ferrets that live […]
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure will show beginning at 10:30 a.m. on June 11. Join 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 […]
Dream To Fly
Dream To Fly is a poetic and touching story of aviation development through the ages. It presents the significant milestones on our route to conquering the skies – both in terms of technological breakthroughs, as well as our perceptions of flying itself. Dream To Fly will show on June 11 at 11:15 a.m. Runtime: 35 minutes […]
The Beatles: Dome Show
The Dome’s 360° state-of-the-art digital projection systems bring this show to life, while our booming surround sound system will have you hearing your favorite artists like never-before. ‘Come Together’ for The Beatles: Dome Show on June 11 at 2 p.m. Note: Due to the nature of music lyrics, some content may be inappropriate for younger […]
Explore
Explore 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. In particular, today's explorers depend on Kepler's genius for their work in space. Enjoy a beautifully visualized trip through the history of astronomy. View it in our stunning OtterBox […]
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure will show beginning at 10:30 a.m. on June 12. Join 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 […]
CAPCOM GO: The Apollo Story
Attend a viewing of Capcom Go! The Apollo Story at The OtterBox Digital Dome Theater on June 12 at 11:15 a.m. What 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 […]
The Beatles: Dome Show
The Dome’s 360° state-of-the-art digital projection systems bring this show to life, while our booming surround sound system will have you hearing your favorite artists like never-before. ‘Come Together’ for The Beatles: Dome Show on June 12 at 2 p.m. Note: Due to the nature of music lyrics, some content may be inappropriate for younger […]
Dream To Fly
Dream To Fly is a poetic and touching story of aviation development through the ages. It presents the significant milestones on our route to conquering the skies – both in terms of technological breakthroughs, as well as our perceptions of flying itself. Dream To Fly will show on June 12 at 3:30 p.m. Runtime: 35 minutes […]