| Wed, Apr 8 |
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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. Youth 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. -
Stellar Evolution and Sunstruck
Discover the wonders of our magnificent sun and investigate how our star has supported life on Earth for millennia, in the film Sunstruck. Using our digital planetarium, we'll find evidence of stellar evolution in our Minnesota skies, following the life of stars from birth to dramatic destruction. -
Habitat Earth & Minnesota Skies
Explore kelp forests below the ocean’s surface, observe tiny organisms under the forest floor’s tallest trees, and journey to new heights to witness the intersection between humans and our planet! Conclude with a planetarium tour of the cosmos as seen from Minnesota. -
Deep Space
From Earth to the Universe showcases breathtaking views from world‑class telescopes on Earth and in space. Discover the birthplace of stars, galaxies, and supernovas, and learn how to use constellations to locate faint objects in the night sky. For the Tuesday offerings only, and if the weather allows, telescopes will be set up for sky viewing after the evening programs until 9 pm. -
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. Youth 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. -
Seeing Summer Skies
Summer skies come alive with meteor showers and views of Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, and Saturn all under our planetarium dome. Celebrate the Sun as we explore its energy and influence with the film Seeing! A Photon’s Journey Across Space, Time, and Mind, narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson. For General Audiences. Youth 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
