Backyard Astronomy

Grades 1–4

View the night sky without ever leaving your school. Explore the ancient legends of the sky in our portable planetarium. Use your imagination to identify constellations and understand the movement of the planets and how these patterns affect us here at home.

Standards

Science

4, 5

Cost

$190/2 sessions of same class, $70/each additional class

Registration

45 minutes. Maximum 30 students per class. Please note: This program requires a large room with a 15-foot ceiling. Call Reservations at 303.370.6453, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

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  • The Little Star That Could

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Program Catalog

Featured

    Educators Night

    Tuesday, March 16, 5-10 p.m.

    Teachers, PTA members, and school administrators, join us for a FREE after-hours event to enjoy the Museum as you explore the wealth of educational opportunities available for your students.

    Expedition Health

    Visit our newest permanent exhibition, Expedition Health.  The Summit Science Stage in Expedition Health features engaging shows and health science demonstrations throughout the day.

    Arabia

    Explore the ancient tombs of a lost city, dive into the shipwrecks of the Red Sea with underwater archaeologists, and experience the extraordinary pilgrimage known as the hajj—the largest gathering of people on Earth.

    BODY WORLDS & The Story of The Heart

    BODY WORLDS & The Story of the Heart, an all-new exhibition, will reveal -- through the lenses of anatomy, cardiology, psychology and culture -- how the heart nourishes, regulates and sustains life.

Scholarships are available for bus reimbursements, programs at the Museum, and at your school.

Find out if your school is eligible.