In the fiery beginnings of our young solar system, worlds are born and obliterated. Gas giants stir chaos. And a young Sun vents its rage. How did Earth survive against all odds? This eye-opening 4K documentary tracks the perilous path our planet took in its early years through advanced, data-driven, cinema-quality CGI. It explores some […]
Most planetarium shows are about space. This story is about how hard it is to get there. A hamster named Elon is a scientist who lives in a junk yard. He tries to fit in with the local rats, but no one takes him seriously. The rats aren’t interested in his scientific experiments, which often […]
Journey from the depths of the Pacific Ocean into the far reaches of space on a quest to find something that changes everything…signs of life, somewhere else in the universe. This immersive voyage takes audiences from the surface of Mars and the icy moons of Jupiter to the extreme lava fields of Hawaii and thermal […]
The Little Star That Could is a story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search of planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his […]
While Celeste is fighting off sleep in her room by reading a book on astronomy, she receives an unexpected visit from Moon. Together, they will enjoy a journey through the Universe to discover what exoplanets are and how they can be detected. They observe rogue planets, oceanic worlds and super-Earths. Moon tells her about exoplanet […]
The Great American Eclipse is coming in April, 2024… and with it comes a brand new show about eclipses. Don’t miss sharing this once-in-a-lifetime experience! This fulldome production features exciting visuals that explore: The historical and cultural views of eclipses illustrated in culturally inspired styles The geometry that gives us lunar, partial, annular, and (of […]
Join us for a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at the Wirt branch. 🌑🌞 Watch the solar eclipse with us! You can watch it inside the library as NASA broadcasts the event. Or outdoors on the lawn, using free (while supplies last) eclipse glasses to safely watch the eclipse in the sky. We'll even have a […]
In the fiery beginnings of our young solar system, worlds are born and obliterated. Gas giants stir chaos. And a young Sun vents its rage. How did Earth survive against all odds? This eye-opening 4K documentary tracks the perilous path our planet took in its early years through advanced, data-driven, cinema-quality CGI. It explores some […]
Journey from the depths of the Pacific Ocean into the far reaches of space on a quest to find something that changes everything…signs of life, somewhere else in the universe. This immersive voyage takes audiences from the surface of Mars and the icy moons of Jupiter to the extreme lava fields of Hawaii and thermal […]
While Celeste is fighting off sleep in her room by reading a book on astronomy, she receives an unexpected visit from Moon. Together, they will enjoy a journey through the Universe to discover what exoplanets are and how they can be detected. They observe rogue planets, oceanic worlds and super-Earths. Moon tells her about exoplanet […]
In the fiery beginnings of our young solar system, worlds are born and obliterated. Gas giants stir chaos. And a young Sun vents its rage. How did Earth survive against all odds? This eye-opening 4K documentary tracks the perilous path our planet took in its early years through advanced, data-driven, cinema-quality CGI. It explores some […]
Learn more by contacting Amy at [email protected] 3rd Friday at 1:30-2:30 PM
Journey from the depths of the Pacific Ocean into the far reaches of space on a quest to find something that changes everything…signs of life, somewhere else in the universe. This immersive voyage takes audiences from the surface of Mars and the icy moons of Jupiter to the extreme lava fields of Hawaii and thermal […]
While Celeste is fighting off sleep in her room by reading a book on astronomy, she receives an unexpected visit from Moon. Together, they will enjoy a journey through the Universe to discover what exoplanets are and how they can be detected. They observe rogue planets, oceanic worlds and super-Earths. Moon tells her about exoplanet […]
Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Dark Universe brings audiences to the cutting edge of cosmic exploration to reveal the breakthroughs that have led astronomers to confront two great cosmic mysteries: dark matter and dark energy. In stunningly detailed scenes based on authentic scientific data—including a NASA probe’s breathtaking plunge into Jupiter’s atmosphere and novel visualizations […]
In the fiery beginnings of our young solar system, worlds are born and obliterated. Gas giants stir chaos. And a young Sun vents its rage. How did Earth survive against all odds? This eye-opening 4K documentary tracks the perilous path our planet took in its early years through advanced, data-driven, cinema-quality CGI. It explores some […]
Journey from the depths of the Pacific Ocean into the far reaches of space on a quest to find something that changes everything…signs of life, somewhere else in the universe. This immersive voyage takes audiences from the surface of Mars and the icy moons of Jupiter to the extreme lava fields of Hawaii and thermal […]
Join us for special story times at the Museum, perfect for museum-goers between the ages of one and five! Story times will take place inside the IFF STEM Exhibit every fourth Saturday of the month, and are included with the regular price of Museum Admission. Explore our exhibits, treat yourself to a story-themed snack, and […]
While Celeste is fighting off sleep in her room by reading a book on astronomy, she receives an unexpected visit from Moon. Together, they will enjoy a journey through the Universe to discover what exoplanets are and how they can be detected. They observe rogue planets, oceanic worlds and super-Earths. Moon tells her about exoplanet […]
Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Dark Universe brings audiences to the cutting edge of cosmic exploration to reveal the breakthroughs that have led astronomers to confront two great cosmic mysteries: dark matter and dark energy. In stunningly detailed scenes based on authentic scientific data—including a NASA probe’s breathtaking plunge into Jupiter’s atmosphere and novel visualizations […]
Learn more: 2ND ANNUAL STEM NIGHT April 30, 5- 6:30 PM
Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the Universe. Journey to […]
From the journey of protons racing through the world’s largest particle collider in Europe to up-close views of the Big Bang and emergent cosmos, this show will immerse audiences in the search for dark matter. A collaboration of Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, University of Texas at Arlington, Michigan State University, IFIC at University of Valencia, […]
Imagine the ultimate space vacation! Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known dwarf planet, dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda, sail through the rings of Saturn, feel the lightning storms […]
Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Dark Universe brings audiences to the cutting edge of cosmic exploration to reveal the breakthroughs that have led astronomers to confront two great cosmic mysteries: dark matter and dark energy. In stunningly detailed scenes based on authentic scientific data—including a NASA probe’s breathtaking plunge into Jupiter’s atmosphere and novel visualizations […]
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