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, […]

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 […]

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 […]