Caught in the Act!
Posted 12/7/2017
Daily Programs
Friday, December 22, 2017
11:00am
Winter Fun - Caryl D. Philips Space Theater
3:00pm
Star of Bethlehem - Caryl D. Philips Space Theater
Planetarium Show
Upcoming Events & Activities
Sunday Jul. 15 9:00 AM
Sensory Sunday
Sunday, July 15, 2018 | 9:00 a.m. - Noon The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery's NEW Sensory Sunday program* offers extended hours for local families who could benefit from a less stimulating atmosphere.... Learn More
Sunday Jul. 15 2:15 PM
World Snake Day
Included with regular admission; members are admitted FREE!
Sunday, July 15, 2018 We're celebrating our slithery reptile friends with an entire day of public programming that features the Museum's various species of snakes, including everyone's favorite 16' ... Learn More
Friday Jul. 20 7:00 PM
Evening of Astronomy: Things That Go Bump in the Night
Comets, Asteroids and Meteors
Things That Go Bump in the Night: Comets, Asteroids & Meteors Learn how to see the spectacular Perseids meteor shower in early August! We’ll also discuss the measures... Learn More
Friday Jul. 27 9:00 PM
Pink Floyd: Special Effects Show
It's a double header in the planetarium! Join our Astronomy Department for a night of spectacular visuals and music, with three shows in the planetarium. Friday, July 27 PINK... Learn More
Saturday Jul. 28 1:00 PM
Sloth Presentation
Spend time in a virtual rainforest with Patience, as the planetarium is transformed into a sloth habitat. This 30-minute program will highlight the habitat and various conservation concerns about sloths.... Learn More
Friday Aug. 17 7:00 PM
Evening of Astronomy: Dark Matter and Dark Energy
Surprisingly, we still don’t know what exactly 95% of the universe is made of! Come learn our latest hypotheses about this mystery and explore today’s cutting-edge research... Learn More
Saturday Aug. 18 10:00 AM
Super Science Saturday: Colorama
As students prepare to head back into the classroom, give them a boost with this day full of learning about color! Discover why leaves change color before falling from the... Learn More
Sunday Sep. 2 6:00 AM
Support the Museum! 2018 Tour de Gem
Rides Start/Finish at Fifth Third Field!
Hit the road with us on Saturday, September 2 for the first Tour de Gem: The Dayton Cycling Classic in support of the Boonshoft Museum! This day of early fall cycling... Learn More
