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Closed for Public General Admission.
Open April 13-17 and April 29-May 1 for Groups.
Sun., May 3 - Open at noon.
Transport yourself to SpacePlace, and we’ll show you what it’s like to be a real-life astronaut. It’s a space exploration exhibit for kids and adults alike.
Sun, Earth, Universe:
Engage with interactive exhibits and stunning visuals to explore big questions about our planet and beyond.
The Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition was created by the National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE Network) in collaboration with NASA.
This material is based upon work supported by NASA under cooperative agreement award number NNX16AC67A and 80NSSC18M0061. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
International Space Station Modules:
Explore a two-story replica of the International Space Station, conduct hands-on experiments, and learn about life in space.
Living & Working in Space Wall:
Discover space artifacts, mission patches, a flight suit, and more, then learn about future space exploration and careers while interacting with NASA astronauts through the “Ask the Astronaut” feature.
Rocket Launch and Parachute Drop:
Design a rocket and launch it high into the sky before dropping payload parachutes safely to the ground.
Zeiss Projector:
See history with the Zeiss Model II Star Projector, used from 1939–1991 at the original Buhl Planetarium.
