Part of a nationwide, grass-roots movement to bring astronomy to the people! Enjoy hands-on astronomy activities for all ages, planetarium shows, and (weather permitting) sunspot viewing. Free with museum admission.
Co-hosted by the Springfield STARS Club. Members will be on hand to meet visitors and talk all things astronomy.
All planetarium shows are free today!
Tickets for each show are limited, and available first come, first served.
Un mundo, un cielo: La aventura de Big Bird (One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure in Spanish), 10:30 am
Big Bird, Elmo y su amigo chino, Hu HuZhu, ¡llevan a los espectadores a un viaje de descubrimiento! El espectáculo busca fomentar la curiosidad natural de los niños por el cielo nocturno, a la vez que forja conexiones interculturales y conecta a niños de diferentes países a través de un vínculo común: aprender juntos sobre el cielo. Recomendado para los más pequeños.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure in English, 11:15 am
Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu HuZhu, take viewers on a journey of discovery! The show aims to nurture a child’s natural sense of wonder about the night sky while forging cross-cultural connections and bridging kids across nations through a common bond in learning about the sky together. Recommended for our youngest visitors.
Beyond the Telescope: Many Ways to Enjoy Astronomy, 1 pm
Learn about the diverse range of astronomy activities that are available to everyone.
Virtual Space Trip to the Planets and Beyond, 2 pm
Using real data from NASA science missions, set foot on other planets and venture out into the galaxy and beyond.
Your Night Sky Live, 3 pm
Using the historic star projector and effects from the Zeiss full-dome system, museum staff guides the audience through the stars, constellations, and other sights in the night sky that can be found over the next few weeks.
