Join Pacific Science Center for a celebration of space exploration at our next Curiosity Days weekend, AstronoMay! Blast off into the outer reaches of the galaxy May 27-29 with special planetarium shows, talks, and activities about astronomy, astrophysics and spaceflight.
Learn how University of Washington scientists at the Virtual Planetary Laboratory are searching for life on exoplanets beyond our solar system in our new Astrobiology exhibit. Discover how to safely view the sun and get ready for this summer’s total solar eclipse. Weather permitting, you can try launching your own paper rocket with the Tinker Tank team.
Just some of our planned activities:
Paper Rocket Launching
Come design, test, and launch paper rockets with Tinker Tank. Challenge your design skills and see how yours flies.
Make It and Take It
Join us in making an astronomy craft.
Human Solar System
Grab some friends and make a solar system.
Space Exploration Zone
Discover astronomy with our hands-on exhibit pieces. Match constellations and explore planets as you learn more about space.
Featured presentations:
Laser Galaxies
Join us in the Laser Dome as we celebrate astronomy and the wonders of space through the medium of music and light.
Sat, Sun, Mon @ 4:15 p.m.
A Beautiful Planet 3D
While we continue to explore and gain knowledge of our galaxy we also develop a deeper connection to the place we all call home. A Beautiful Planet 3D presents a breath-taking visualization of our world and a hopeful look into the future of humanity.
Sat, Sun, Mon @ 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
