Upcoming Events Calendar

Self, Made Cinema

Saturday, May 23–Monday, September 2, 2019

What are the formative experiences and encounters that can root a person's identity? In this collection of short films, the cinematic lens reveals essential and personal stories from a range of people.

Self, Made: Exploring You in a World of We

May 23–September 2, 2019

Have you ever wondered what makes you you? Explore the many converging facets of identity on this journey to the center of the self.

Exploring Self, Made

Friday, June 14–Monday, September 2, 2019
Daily: 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
Thursday nights: 6:30 and 8:00 p.m.

Join Self, Made facillitators in exploring identity in a space created to safely ask questions and have discussions. The exploration includes a walk-through of the four exhibition sections and ends with a deeper dive into one exhibit.

Photo in silhouette of a man and woman kissing in front of a giant illuminated full moon

Museum of the Moon

Monday, July 1, 2019–Wednesday, July 31, 2019

This July, wonder at the majesty of the moon brought down to Earth: Museum of the Moon is a 16-foot photorealistic high-resolution sculpture of the moon that shows every cliff and crater.

Moon Month

Monday, July 1–Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Fifty years ago, humans visited the moon for the first time. This July, we celebrate! Come experience Moon Month—a full month of programs, activities, and exhibits celebrating Earth’s moon and our exploration of it.

Jul
20

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary

Saturday, July 20, 2019 • 10:00 a.m.–midnight

Come early, stay until midnight, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with us. Bask in the lunar legacy of that giant leap for humankind.

Jul
20

Storytime Science

Saturday, July 20, 2019 • 11:00 a.m.

Let your little ones celebrate Moon Month with Storytime Science! Every Saturday and Sunday in July, at 11:00 a.m., bring your little ones to hear a moon-themed story book read aloud.

Jul
20

Explorables: Self, Made

Saturday, July 20 2019 • 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Join us for two fun activities that offer unique challenges: Reach Your Goals and Coverse Using Few Words.

Jul
20

Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, July 20, 2019 • 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The museum closes at 5:00 p.m. today, but the after-hours interactive fun continues in our Tactile Dome. Journey through total darkness in this twisting, turning, tactile sculpture.

Jul
21

Storytime Science

Sunday, July 21, 2019 • 11:00 a.m.

Let your little ones celebrate Moon Month with Storytime Science! Every Saturday and Sunday in July, at 11:00 a.m., bring your little ones to hear a moon-themed story book read aloud.

Jul
21

Breaking Barriers: Break Dance Workshop

Sunday, July 21, 2019 • 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Hosted by special guest B-boys and B-girls, this fun and fast-paced workshop will have you rockin’. Learn the basic break dancing moves and other hip-hop dance styles.

Jul
23