Events Calendar

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 | Ages 3 – 5 | 10:15 am – 11:45 am | Non-Member: $15, Member: $9 | Preregistration required

Look at the night sky. Make pictures of the sky. Can you take a bite out of the moon? Take a short trip to the MOSI Saunders Planetarium.

Last day to register: September 28th

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Thursday, October 13, 2022 | Ages 11 – 13 | 10 am – 12 pm | Non-Member: $24, Member: $18 | Preregistration required

Put on your thinking cap and be ready to think, design, and create in this exciting class where you’ll come up with out-of-the-box solutions to some of our design challenges. Learn how to pitch and promote your inventions by filming a short “commercial” for them!

Last day to register: October 6th

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Thursday, October 13, 2022 | Ages 5 – 7 | 1 pm – 3 pm | Non-Member: $24, Member: $18 | Preregistration required

Pack your bags. Do you have what it takes to live in space? Conduct space experiments as you prepare for life in space. Blast a rocket to get you there and see what constellations you see along the way. Learn how astronauts eat, sleep and have fun!

Last day to register: October 6th

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Thursday, October 13, 2022 | Ages 8 – 10 | 1 pm – 3 pm | Non-Member: $24, Member: $18 | Preregistration required

You are the commander of a lunar colony on the moon. It is your responsibility to make sure that goods and services can reach not just other colonies but the Earth as well. Create and program lunar rovers that can travel across rough terrain. Maintain life support by making sure that all electrical components are functioning properly. You must protect the base from solar flares as well. Good luck Commander, you are going to need it!

Last day to register: October 6th

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Saturday, October 15th at 7 pm to Sunday, October 16th at 9 am | Recommended level(s): All 

Become a paleontologist and take a journey back to the Jurassic Era by studying prehistoric life, examining rock samples, and designing a dinosaur. This overnight camp-in also includes exhibit exploration, a light snack, sleeping at MOSI, a cold breakfast, and general admission to MOSI after the program. Please be prompt to ensure a smooth check-in and participation in all the fun activities!

*This program includes one MOSI Fun Patch per scout.

Journey/Badge requirements addressed: Digging in the Past, Earth Rocks

Program Fee: $40 per scout, $30 per adult | MOSI Members: $35 per scout, $25 per adult

Last Day to Register: September 29th

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Saturday, October 29, 2022 | All ages | 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm | Weather Permitting | No ticket or purchase required

Join our space experts to enjoy an evening of space exploration through MOSI’s telescopes!

Join MOSI astronomers for a night of stargazing as we observe the waxing crescent moon, planets Jupiter and Saturn (and maybe spot hazy Uranus as a tiny turquoise dot!), and the classic autumnal objects such as the gorgeous Albireo star pair, the Ring Nebula, and the Butterfly and Ptolemy clusters.

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