Planetarium

Lift off from planet Earth and take a jaw-dropping ride to the far reaches of the universe.

  • Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity

    Experience the formation of the Milky Way, then plunge into the monstrous black hole that lurks at its core.

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  • Cosmic Collisions

    Stars, planets, and even galaxies are always in motion, and since gravity pulls them together they collide! Explore the hypersonic impacts that drive the evolution of our universe in this awe-inspiring trip through space and time.

  • Cosmic Journey: A Solar System Adventure

    Starting from the outermost reaches of the solar system, take a cosmic journey from Pluto to Earth.

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  • The Little Star That Could

    It’s hard to be a little star in a big universe! Follow one star’s journey to find a name and family of its own in the new animated space program, The Little Star That Could.

Program Catalog

Featured

    Genghis Khan

    October 16, 2009–February 7, 2010

    Immerse your students in the treasures and stories of 13th-century Mongolia. The exhibition offers a unique adventure in the vast grassland of Central Asia, as it examines the culture, conquests, and legacy of one of history’s most intriguing characters. Reservations required.

    Expedition Health

    Visit our newest permanent exhibition, Expedition Health.  The Summit Science Stage in Expedition Health features engaging shows and health science demonstrations throughout the day.

    Home School Day

    Monday, October 26, 2009, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 

    Museum Discovery from Genghis Khan to Expedition Health Home School Day is a flexibly structured, open-ended discovery opportunity designed to help home school students explore the Museum focusing on exhibitions Genghis Khan and Expedition Health.

Scholarships are available for bus reimbursements, programs at the Museum, and at your school.

Find out if your school is eligible.