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GROW YOUR WAY TO A COSMOSPHERE CAMP!
Calling all students 6th-8th grade: You are invited to see who can grow the most food within a one cubic meter garden space!
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GROW YOUR WAY TO A COSMOSPHERE CAMP!
Calling all students 6th-8th grade: You are invited to see who can grow the most food within a one cubic meter garden space!
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Date: Saturday, December 21, 2019
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Cosmosphere Lobby
THIS MONTH'S SUBJECT: NORAD and Tracking Santa. How fast does Santa's sleigh have to fly to deliver presents to everyone? Young Explorers will put Jolly O'Saint Nick on an SR-71 or a Bell X-1 plane and see how he flies!
Family day at the Cosmosphere with free programming for kids – from little tikes to grade school. Join us every third Saturday for our FREE kid-friendly, fun and educational Space Out Saturday! Plus: Don't miss our guided tours at 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.* (*Hall of Space admission required. Reno County residents are FREE.)
INNOVATOR'S WORKSHOP (LOBBY)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open to all, recommended for ages 5-10
Unique, fun, and educational experiences! Explore science, technology, engineering, and math with exciting hands-on demonstrations and activities.
STORYTIME (LOBBY)
11:00 am
Open to all, recommended for ages 5 years or younger
Excitement ensues with this fun and educational storytime!
SPACE TREK* (LOBBY)
1:00 pm
Open to all, recommended for ages 5-10
Adventures await! Take a special tour designed to inspire and engage our future astronauts and engineers. (*Hall of Space admission required. Reno County residents are FREE.)
SPACE OUT SATURDAYS ARE OFFERED EVERY 3RD SATURDAY AT THE COSMOSPHERE, AND ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2019
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Cosmosphere Lobby
THIS MONTH'S SUBJECT: Laika: the First Dog in Orbit. Young Explorers will create their own rocket and send animals into space!
Family day at the Cosmosphere with free programming for kids – from little tikes to grade school. Join us every third Saturday for our FREE kid-friendly, fun and educational Space Out Saturday! Plus: Don't miss our guided tours at 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.* (*Hall of Space admission required. Reno County residents are FREE.)
INNOVATOR'S WORKSHOP (LOBBY)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open to all, recommended for ages 5-10
Unique, fun, and educational experiences! Explore science, technology, engineering, and math with exciting hands-on demonstrations and activities.
STORYTIME (LOBBY)
11:00 am
Open to all, recommended for ages 5 years or younger
Excitement ensues with this fun and educational storytime!
SPACE TREK* (LOBBY)
1:00 pm
Open to all, recommended for ages 5-10
Adventures await! Take a special tour designed to inspire and engage our future astronauts and engineers. (*Hall of Space admission required. Reno County residents are FREE.)
SPACE OUT SATURDAYS ARE OFFERED EVERY 3RD SATURDAY AT THE COSMOSPHERE, AND ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
Date: Saturday, October 26, 2019
6:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Location: Cosmosphere
The much anticipated Everything Under the Stars event is back and promises to be out of this world!
Exciting venues, live music, fantastic food and beverages, plus a live and silent auction which won't disappoint!
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2019
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Cosmosphere Lobby
THIS MONTH'S SUBJECT: Halloween in Space! Celebrate Halloween on the International Space Station and create spiders out of styrofoam cups!
Family day at the Cosmosphere with free programming for kids – from little tikes to grade school. Join us every third Saturday for our FREE kid-friendly, fun and educational Space Out Saturday! Plus: Don't miss our guided tours at 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.* (*Hall of Space admission required. Reno County residents are FREE.)
INNOVATOR'S WORKSHOP (LOBBY)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open to all, recommended for ages 5-10
Unique, fun, and educational experiences! Explore science, technology, engineering, and math with exciting hands-on demonstrations and activities.
STORYTIME (LOBBY)
11:00 am
Open to all, recommended for ages 5 years or younger
Excitement ensues with this fun and educational storytime!
SPACE TREK* (LOBBY)
1:00 pm
Open to all, recommended for ages 5-10
Adventures await! Take a special tour designed to inspire and engage our future astronauts and engineers. (*Hall of Space admission required. Reno County residents are FREE.)
SPACE OUT SATURDAYS ARE OFFERED EVERY 3RD SATURDAY AT THE COSMOSPHERE, AND ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
Date: Friday, October 18, 2019
Location: Cosmosphere Lobby
The Cosmosphere's main entrance, naviGATOR simulator and lobby will be closing early to the General Public on Friday, October 18 at 5:00 pm for a private event. The Carey Digital Dome Theater shows afer 5:00 pm will play as scheduled. The Hall of Space Museum and Gift Store are open normal hours until 7:00 pm.
Please use the alternate entrance to the North of the main entrance, by the Richard E. Smith Science Center.
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2019
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Cosmosphere Lobby
THIS MONTH'S SUBJECT: What are planets made of? Young Explorers will learn what materials make up our planets and make their own world and lifeforms with play-doh.
Family day at the Cosmosphere with free programming for kids – from little tikes to grade school. Join us every third Saturday for our FREE kid-friendly, fun and educational Space Out Saturday! Plus: Don't miss our guided tours at 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.* (*Hall of Space admission required. Reno County residents are FREE.)
INNOVATOR'S WORKSHOP (LOBBY)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open to all, recommended for ages 5-10
Unique, fun, and educational experiences! Explore science, technology, engineering, and math with exciting hands-on demonstrations and activities.
STORYTIME (LOBBY)
11:00 am
Open to all, recommended for ages 5 years or younger
Excitement ensues with this fun and educational storytime!
SPACE TREK* (LOBBY)
1:00 pm
Open to all, recommended for ages 5-10
Adventures await! Take a special tour designed to inspire and engage our future astronauts and engineers. (*Hall of Space admission required. Reno County residents are FREE.)
SPACE OUT SATURDAYS ARE OFFERED EVERY 3RD SATURDAY AT THE COSMOSPHERE, AND ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Location: Cosmosphere Lobby
The Cosmosphere's main entrance, naviGATOR simulator and lobby will be closing early to the General Public on Wednesday, September 11 at 5:00 pm for a private event. The Carey Digital Dome Theater shows afer 5:00 pm will play as scheduled. The Hall of Space Museum and Gift Store are open normal business hours.
Please use the alternate entrance to the North of the main entrance, by the Richard E. Smith Science Center.
Date: Saturday, August 17, 2019
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Cosmosphere Lobby
THIS MONTH'S SUBJECT: National Aviation Day! Young Explorers experience the forces of flight by constructing their own foam paper airplane!
Family day at the Cosmosphere with free programming for kids – from little tikes to grade school. Join us every third Saturday for our FREE kid-friendly, fun and educational Space Out Saturday! Plus: Don't miss our guided tours at 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.* (*Hall of Space admission required. Reno County residents are FREE.)
INNOVATOR'S WORKSHOP (LOBBY)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open to all, recommended for ages 5-10
Unique, fun, and educational experiences! Explore science, technology, engineering, and math with exciting hands-on demonstrations and activities.
STORYTIME (LOBBY)
11:00 am
Open to all, recommended for ages 5 years or younger
Excitement ensues with this fun and educational storytime!
SPACE TREK* (LOBBY)
1:00 pm
Open to all, recommended for ages 5-10
Adventures await! Take a special tour designed to inspire and engage our future astronauts and engineers. (*Hall of Space admission required. Reno County residents are FREE.)
SPACE OUT SATURDAYS ARE OFFERED EVERY 3RD SATURDAY AT THE COSMOSPHERE, AND ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
Date: Saturday, July 20, 2019
6:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Location: Hutchinson Community College lawn (just North of the Cosmosphere building)
Location: Hutchinson Community College lawn (just North of the Cosmosphere building)
Help us celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the historic Lunar Landing, July 20, 2019, with Landing on the Lawn.
This event is free and open to the public and will include a variety of family-friendly activities and demonstrations focusing on the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing.
Planned activities include: “Meet Mr. Moon” puppet show, a Dr. Goddard’s lab demonstration, a Moon “selfie” station, giant lawn games, a showing of the CBS footage of the lunar landing and “In the Shadow of the Moon” documentary showing on a large outdoor, inflatable screen, Moon and planet observing with Cosmosphere Space Science Educators and so much more!
More exciting details coming soon!
Date: Saturday, July 20, 2019
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Cosmosphere Lobby
THIS MONTH'S SUBJECT: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11: That’s one small step for Man, one giant leap for Mankind. What would you have said as the first person on the Moon? Young Explorers will get history of the Apollo 11 training, they'll construct their own space suit and create their own first words from the Moon.
Family day at the Cosmosphere with free programming for kids – from little tikes to grade school. Join us every third Saturday for our FREE kid-friendly, fun and educational Space Out Saturday! Plus: Don't miss our guided tours at 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.* (*Hall of Space admission required. Reno County residents are FREE.)
INNOVATOR'S WORKSHOP (LOBBY)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open to all, recommended for ages 5-10
Unique, fun, and educational experiences! Explore science, technology, engineering, and math with exciting hands-on demonstrations and activities.
STORYTIME (LOBBY)
11:00 am
Open to all, recommended for ages 5 years or younger
Excitement ensues with this fun and educational storytime!
SPACE TREK* (LOBBY)
1:00 pm
Open to all, recommended for ages 5-10
Adventures await! Take a special tour designed to inspire and engage our future astronauts and engineers. (*Hall of Space admission required. Reno County residents are FREE.)
SPACE OUT SATURDAYS ARE OFFERED EVERY 3RD SATURDAY AT THE COSMOSPHERE, AND ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
Date: Thursday, June 20, 2019
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Cosmosphere Banquet Room
Offered every Third Thursday from 9:00 - 10:00 am, this enriching continuing education program for life-long learners features entertaining, insightful presentations by Cosmosphere staff and visiting professionals who are experts in a variety of topics related to science and space. Free to the public, coffee and pastries are provided. Watch cosmo.org for topics.
Enjoy this free presentation: "The Greenland Impact Crater Discovery," by special guest presenter, John Paden, Associate Scientist, Center for Remote Sensing of Ice Sheets (CReSIS), Kansas University.
Kansas University radar systems measure the ice thickness of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets and these data lead to the discovery of a large impact crater beneath the ice in northwest Greenland. Dr. Paden will present about the radar systems used to map the crater, how the crater was discovered and verified, and discuss the ongoing work to understand how the ice sheet affected the impact and the next steps to improve the dating of the impact crater.
*Coffee at the Cosmo topics and speakers are subject to change.
Date: Saturday, June 15, 2019
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Cosmosphere Lobby
THIS MONTH'S SUBJECT: It's Asteroid Day! What are asteroids made of? Are there any in Kansas? Young Explorers will make their own asteroid out of various materials.
Family day at the Cosmosphere with free programming for kids – from little tikes to grade school. Join us every third Saturday for our FREE kid-friendly, fun and educational Space Out Saturday! Plus: Don't miss our guided tours at 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.* (*Hall of Space admission required. Reno County residents are FREE.)
INNOVATOR'S WORKSHOP (LOBBY)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open to all, recommended for ages 5-10
Unique, fun, and educational experiences! Explore science, technology, engineering, and math with exciting hands-on demonstrations and activities.
STORYTIME (LOBBY)
11:00 am
Open to all, recommended for ages 5 years or younger
Excitement ensues with this fun and educational storytime!
SPACE TREK* (LOBBY)
1:00 pm
Open to all, recommended for ages 5-10
Adventures await! Take a special tour designed to inspire and engage our future astronauts and engineers. (*Hall of Space admission required. Reno County residents are FREE.)
SPACE OUT SATURDAYS ARE OFFERED EVERY 3RD SATURDAY AT THE COSMOSPHERE, AND ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
Date: Saturday, May 18, 2019
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Cosmosphere Lobby
THIS MONTH'S SUBJECT: Communication in Space. How do we communicate in space? Young explorers will design their own code language and operate walkie-talkies!
Family day at the Cosmosphere with free programming for kids – from little tikes to grade school. Join us every third Saturday for our FREE kid-friendly, fun and educational Space Out Saturday! Plus: Don't miss our guided tours at 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.* (*Hall of Space admission required. Reno County residents are FREE.)
INNOVATOR'S WORKSHOP (LOBBY)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open to all, recommended for ages 5-10
Unique, fun, and educational experiences! Explore science, technology, engineering, and math with exciting hands-on demonstrations and activities.
STORYTIME (LOBBY)
11:00 am
Open to all, recommended for ages 5 years or younger
Excitement ensues with this fun and educational storytime!
SPACE TREK* (LOBBY)
1:00 pm
Open to all, recommended for ages 5-10
Adventures await! Take a special tour designed to inspire and engage our future astronauts and engineers. (*Hall of Space admission required. Reno County residents are FREE.)
SPACE OUT SATURDAYS ARE OFFERED EVERY 3RD SATURDAY AT THE COSMOSPHERE, AND ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2019
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Cosmosphere
Offered every Third Thursday from 9:00 - 10:00 am, this enriching continuing education program for life-long learners features entertaining, insightful presentations by Cosmosphere staff and visiting professionals who are experts in a variety of topics related to science and space. Free to the public, coffee and pastries are provided. Watch cosmo.org for topics.
Enjoy this free presentation: "Communication in Space Travel," With special guests, Kansas Astronaut, Dr. Steven Hawley and former NASA Johnson Space Center Director of External Relations, Eileen Hawley.
*Coffee at the Cosmo topics and speakers are subject to change.
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2019
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Cosmosphere Lobby
THIS MONTH'S SUBJECT: Robots! Young explorers will experiment with different types of robots.
Family day at the Cosmosphere with free programming for kids – from little tikes to grade school. Join us every third Saturday for our FREE kid-friendly, fun and educational Space Out Saturday! Plus: Don't miss our guided tours at 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.* (*Hall of Space admission required. Reno County residents are FREE.)
INNOVATOR'S WORKSHOP (LOBBY)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open to all, recommended for ages 5-10
Unique, fun, and educational experiences! Explore science, technology, engineering, and math with exciting hands-on demonstrations and activities.
STORYTIME (LOBBY)
11:00 am
Open to all, recommended for ages 5 years or younger
Excitement ensues with this fun and educational storytime!
SPACE TREK* (LOBBY)
1:00 pm
Open to all, recommended for ages 5-10
Adventures await! Take a special tour designed to inspire and engage our future astronauts and engineers. (*Hall of Space admission required. Reno County residents are FREE.)
SPACE OUT SATURDAYS ARE OFFERED EVERY 3RD SATURDAY AT THE COSMOSPHERE, AND ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2019
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Cosmosphere
Offered every Third Thursday from 9:00 - 10:00 am, this enriching continuing education program for life-long learners features entertaining, insightful presentations by Cosmosphere staff and visiting professionals who are experts in a variety of topics related to science and space. Free to the public, coffee and pastries are provided. Watch cosmo.org for topics.
Enjoy this free presentation: "Drones and the Environment," with Cosmosphere Space Science Educator, Chuck McClary.
*Coffee at the Cosmo topics and speakers are subject to change.
Date: Friday, March 22, 2019
Location: Cosmosphere Lobby
The Cosmosphere's main entrance, naviGATOR simulator and lobby will be closing early to the General Public on Friday, March 22 at 5:00 pm for a private event. The Carey Digital Dome Theater shows afer 5:00 pm will play as scheduled. The Hall of Space Museum and Gift Store are open normal hours until 7:00 pm.
Please use the alternate entrance to the North of the main entrance, by the Richard E. Smith Science Center.
Date: Thursday, March 21, 2019
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Cosmosphere
Offered every Third Thursday from 9:00 - 10:00 am, this enriching continuing education program for life-long learners features entertaining, insightful presentations by Cosmosphere staff and visiting professionals who are experts in a variety of topics related to science and space. Free to the public, coffee and pastries are provided. Watch cosmo.org for topics.
Enjoy this free presentation: "Mars: Through the Eyes (and Lasers) of Curiosity," by guest speaker Sarah Lamm, team member on NASA's Curiosity Rover and a student at Northern Arizona University in the doctoral program for astronomy and planetary science.
*Coffee at the Cosmo topics and speakers are subject to change.
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2019
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Cosmosphere Lobby
THIS MONTH'S SUBJECT: Women in Science and STEM-related Fields! Young explorers will learn the basics of chemistry and do fun experiments with hydrogen peroxide and yeast and make tinkertoy molecules!
Family day at the Cosmosphere with free programming for kids – from little tikes to grade school. Join us every third Saturday for our FREE kid-friendly, fun and educational Space Out Saturday! Plus: Don't miss our guided tours at 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm.* (*Hall of Space admission required. Reno County residents are FREE.)
INNOVATOR'S WORKSHOP (LOBBY)
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Open to all, recommended for ages 5-10
Unique, fun, and educational experiences! Explore science, technology, engineering, and math with exciting hands-on demonstrations and activities.
STORYTIME (LOBBY)
11:00 am
Open to all, recommended for ages 5 years or younger
Excitement ensues with this fun and educational storytime!
SPACE TREK* (LOBBY)
1:00 pm
Open to all, recommended for ages 5-10
Adventures await! Take a special tour designed to inspire and engage our future astronauts and engineers. (*Hall of Space admission required. Reno County residents are FREE.)
SPACE OUT SATURDAYS ARE OFFERED EVERY 3RD SATURDAY AT THE COSMOSPHERE, AND ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC.
Date: Saturday, February 23, 2019
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: TBD
Have a photography drone, but need to hone your skills?
Saturday, February 23 from 2:00-3:30 pm, join our Cosmosphere Science Educator, a certified remote pilot, for this drone photography class and focus on photography basics like composition, lighting and creativity using your drone camera. $5.00 +tax per participant.
It is recommended that participants bring their own photography drone and basic drone flight knowledge is needed.
This class will be held at an outdoor location off-site, weather permitting. Upon registration, participants will be informed of class location.
Interested participants must pre-register by Feb. 21 to education@cosmo.org.
Date: Thursday, February 21, 2019
Location: Cosmosphere Lobby
The Cosmosphere's main entrance, naviGATOR simulator and lobby will be closing early to the General Public on Thursday, February 21 at 5:00 pm for a private event. The Carey Digital Dome Theater shows afer 5:00 pm will play as scheduled. The Hall of Space Museum and Gift Store are open normal hours until 5:00 pm.
Please use the alternate entrance to the North of the main entrance, by the Richard E. Smith Science Center.
Date: Thursday, February 21, 2019
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Cosmosphere
Offered every Third Thursday from 9:00 - 10:00 am, this enriching continuing education program for life-long learners features entertaining, insightful presentations by Cosmosphere staff and visiting professionals who are experts in a variety of topics related to science and space. Free to the public, coffee and pastries are provided. Watch cosmo.org for topics.
Enjoy this free presentation: "Come Spy With Me: Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr., and the Manned Orbiting Laboratory," by Cosmosphere Curator, Shannon Whetzel.
*Coffee at the Cosmo topics and speakers are subject to change.
