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Upcoming Events Calendar

Jun
28
Iron Science Teacher

Friday, June 28, 2019 • Noon

Cheer on the competitors in this zany science cook-off, where teachers compete before a live audience for the sought-after title, "Iron Science Teacher."

Jun
28
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, June 28, 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. 

Jun
29
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, June 29, 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
1
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.

Jul
1
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
2
Photo of totality during a total solar eclipse—a black background and the black sphere of the moon passing in front of the sun, with a ring of light around it.
Total Solar Eclipse: Live From Chile

Tuesday, July 2, 2019 • 12:23–2:46 p.m. PDT

The Exploratorium continues its 20-year tradition of bringing eclipses to you—we’re traveling to Chile’s Cerro Tololo Observatory to broadcast a total solar eclipse visible overhead.

Jul
2
Photo of totality during a total solar eclipse—a black background and the black sphere of the moon passing in front of the sun, with a ring of light around it.
Eclipse total de sol: en vivo desde Chile

Martes, 2 de julio, 2019 • 12:23 a 2:46 p.m. PDT

Este 2 de julio, el Exploratorium continúa con su tradición de 20 años de traerte los eclipses: estamos viajando al Observatorio Interamericano de Cerro Tololo en Chile para transmitir un eclipse total de sol que ocurrirá allí.

Jul
4
After Dark: Things That Go BOOM!

Thursday, July 4, 2019 • 6:00–10:00 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate July 4th with rumbling, roaring thunder, the explosive potential of science demonstrations, space travel, and spectacular explorations of other booming activities and exhibits.

 

Jul
5
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Friday, July 5, 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
6
Storytime Science

Saturday, July 6, 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
6
Drop-in Zine-Making Workshop and Library

Saturday, July 6, Noon–2:00 p.m.

The zine format—unencumbered by rules relating to form, function, or purpose—allows makers to share their voices and find the approach that best expresses their unique self. Learn some zine construction basics and share some approaches for telling your unique story.

Jul
6
Tactile Dome Evening Hours
Tactile Dome: Special Evening Hours

Saturday, July 6, 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. 

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