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Upcoming Events
After Dark Online: Celestial—Solar Eclipse
Thursday, December 10, 2020 • 7:00 p.m. PST
On December 14, the shadow of the moon will cross Earth in a total solar eclipse. Learn more about this fascinating alignment and prime yourself for the upcoming eclipse in South America.
For the Curious: Exclusive Member Virtual Programs
Saturday, December 12, 2020 • 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Join two longtime Exploratorium educators, Viv Altmann and Ken Finn, as they investigate one of their favorite subjects—light. In this intimate gathering, you’ll perform hands-on activities that illuminate the science behind the light that surrounds you.
Storytime Science for Kids
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 • 1:00 p.m. PST
Join us for Storytime Science—a storybook read-aloud followed by a simple related activity geared toward very young children.
After Dark Online: Celestial—Winter Solstice
Thursday, December 17, 2020 • 7:00 p.m. PST
Lighten up your outlook and learn about the significance of the solstice and the mechanics that make it possible, and celebrate the light during this final After Dark Online of the year.
After Dark Online: Fungi
Thursday, January 7, 2021 • 7:00 p.m. PST
Foraging for fungi? Discover some fun facts about the beautiful, diverse, and curious fungi kingdom. Fungi play a vital role in our ecosystem and have fed our species throughout time and over many cultures.
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