Explore the night sky with Big Bird, Elmo, and a friend from China named Hu Hu Zhu! Learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon. This is the perfect…
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One World, One Sky
Explore the night sky with Big Bird, Elmo, and a friend from China named Hu Hu Zhu! Learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon. This is the perfect…
Holidays Around the World
Explore the astronomy of seasons and the celestial connection to winter celebrations. Then, get into the festive spirit as we tour the globe in search of holiday traditions around the world! $5 per person
One World, One Sky
Explore the night sky with Big Bird, Elmo, and a friend from China named Hu Hu Zhu! Learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon. This is the perfect…
New Year’s Eve Party
It’s almost midnight on the other side of the world! Explore traditions from other countries, then count down to 2024 with our international friends…at 2 PM Gastonia time. Included with the purchase of Museum Admission
Leap Into Leap Day
Why do we have an extra day every 4 years? Does it really matter? Learn about how time is very closely related to astronomy influencing the calendars you use daily. Included with the purchase of…
Explosive Science
Celebrate the New Year with some explosive science! Join our physics experts to understand how fireworks form, explode, and create works of art in the sky. This special event will be presented at 11 AM,…
Dissolving Candy Canes
Now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays have passed, use chemistry to examine which liquids cause leftover candy canes to dissolve the best! This special event will be presented on Thursday, December 28…
Chemistry of Cookies
Join us at 11 AM or 1 PM to discover what makes the perfect cookie. Explore the science of this holiday sweet treat just in time to leave your favorites out for Santa. Included with…
Holidays on The Farm
The Farm is bursting with holiday cheer! Enjoy an evening full of festive photo opportunities with our Farm animal ambassadors, a bonfire with hot chocolate, and more. $5 per person – includes Farm Admission Get…
