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Wings Over Water

You’ll be raven about this new film!

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Science After Dark: Spooky Science

Get into the Halloween spirit with a night full of frighteningly fun STEM activities!

5–8 p.m.

Laser Show: Halloween Spooktacular

Treat yourself to a spirited Laser Show full of classic spooky tunes!

Curious Minds of All Ages!

Science is everywhere, but sometimes discovery needs a guide. Check out our exhibitions, films, labs, makerspaces, events and much more. We're your quirky partner that's here to help you explore the most wonderfully random STEM topics.

Today's Dome Shows

Buckle your seatbelt because it's time to explore our incredible Earth and the farthest reaches of the cosmos in The Dome! 


10:30 a.m.
Flight of the Butterflies

12 p.m.
Imagine the Moon

2 p.m.
Wings Over Water

3:30 p.m.
We Are Stars

Today's Live Science

Watch and engage with a Museum educator who demonstrates amazing scientific experiments.


10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Math Madness

10:30 a.m.
Early ExpLORE

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Woodworking Creak Box

1:30 p.m.
Rat Basketball

2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Woodworking Creak Box

2:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

3 p.m.
Illuminating Light Demo

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Math Madness

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Dome screen showing space images.
Starry Sky

The Dome

​The Dome features live astronomy shows and giant screen films on one of the most technologically advanced digital planetarium theaters in the world.

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Climate Science Earth Science
Posted: Sept. 13, 2024

Question Your World: Why Don't Hurricanes Happen at the Equator?

So, why can’t hurricanes cross the equator? The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind …

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