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Statewide Star Party
Get starstruck by Ursa Minor (the Little Dipper), Minnesota's official constellation and home of Polaris, the North Star! Explore the night sky with FREE activities, telescope viewing, and an open planetarium for all ages. Registration is encouraged to help us plan for this stellar event; donations are optional. This event at the Como Planetarium is part of the University of Minnesota Bell Museum’s Statewide Star Party. -
World Space Week
World Space Week celebrates the discoveries of exoplanets, and humans in space! Check out the incredible historical milestones and future possibilities during a week when the whole world 'looks up'. Shoot for the moon with a visual flight through space, a full-dome planetarium film, and hands-on activities. -
One World, One Sky
Join Big Bird and Elmo on a trip to the moon with their friend Hu Hu Zhu! Learn about our night sky and where to find planets, constellations, and other unique astronomical events!! This 45-minute program is for younger audiences and their accompanying grown-ups. -
Halloween: Celestial Origins
Trick-or-treating, costumes... and astronomy? Halloween has deeper ties to the night sky than you might think. Explore the history of Halloween and its connection to the changing seasons as a “cross quarter day,” marking the halfway point between the autumn equinox and winter solstice. Tour the night sky and learn what planets, constellations, and stars to look for on our Halloween evening. Costumes optional. -
Dino Soars-Change Over Time
Did you know dinosaurs are still around today? It’s true—birds are living dinosaurs! Join Malkia, a museum paleontologist, on a dino-mite adventure to uncover how these prehistoric giants changed over time and became the feathered friends we see today! Ideal for ages 5 and up, including adults! -
Yes, There is space for Pluto!
Travel through the Solar System and visit our favorite dwarf planets, especially Pluto! Counted, not counted, reclassified... poor Pluto has been through a lot. Learn how planets are named and categorized, and what new mysteries scientists are finding in our Solar System. Whether you're Team Pluto or Team Eight Planets, all are welcome! -
Winter Constellations & Minnesota in the Cosmos
Take a mesmerizing journey across the winter sky, discovering the brightest constellations and diving into stunning galactic wonders. This astronomical adventure is suitable for all ages. Let a glance back in time, through the stars, guide us to the wonders of the season. -
Telescopes!
The real stars and the night sky are the features of this evening. Come dressed for the weather. We will be set up until 9 pm, gazing at the night sky. This activity is weather-dependent; if we can't see the sky through clouds, our telescopes can't either. To ensure you receive event updates, please register. Only registered attendees will receive an email 24 hours before the event confirming whether it will proceed.
