Explore space at your own pace with a morning created for Seniors (55+ only)! Embark on an amazing voyage that digs into a mysterious concept in space science. New insights are brought to life through this interactive and live-narrated program in the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium. Space simulations, storytelling, demonstrations, and digital video projection are manipulated to leave fans of space awestruck under the 60-foot Planetarium dome. Â
The Big Cover Up: Shining a Light on Solar Eclipses
Two American eclipses in six months! Learn the specifics about these eclipses, and how it is that solar eclipses have historically been (and are still) scientifically important events.
Agenda:
9 – 10 a.m. | Arrival/Free Exploration
10 – 11:30 a.m. | Planetarium Program with Intermission, Q&A, Refreshments
11:30 – 12 p.m. | Exhibit Exploration with Museum Staff
12 – 12:30 p.m. | Free Exploration
Featured exhibit: Animation Academy
$16 | Senior
$9 | Aide