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Events

See What's Happening

people participating in science after hours activity

Calendar of Events

Find out about upcoming events happening throughout the year

See what's playing

Movies

See a movie in our massive IMAX® theater or on our 60' planetarium screen

Celestial celebrations

Night Skies in the Observatory

Monthly stargazing with Chief Astronomer, Derrick Pitts

Free every month

Community Nights

Everyone is welcome to join in the fun at these FREE educational and fun-filled science extravaganzas