July 10, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Sky Tellers UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States Explore the mysteries of our Universe with Sky Tellers! Ten Native American myths and legends investigate the reason for day and Night, why we have seasons, the origin of the stars and other wondrous phenomena of our night sky. Each narrative is accompanied by the story that scientists tell today. This is truly a story...
July 10, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Living Worlds UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States Earth is a planet shaped by life. From the forests that help stabilize our climate, to the winds carrying life-sustaining water and oxygen to far-flung parts of the globe, the fingerprints of life are visible even from many light years away. Living Worlds, the newest original, all-digital planetarium show from the California Academy of Sciences, invites...
September 10, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Two Small Pieces of Glass – The Amazing Telescope UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States Two Small Pieces of Glass – The Amazing Telescope show follows two students as they interact with a female astronomer at a local star party. Along the way, the students learn the history of the telescope from Galileo's modifications to a child's spyglass — using two small pieces of glass — to the launch of the... Free
September 14, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm The World Moves! UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States Did you know our whole museum was moved? Are you curious about how animals move around the world? Do you like watching the animals right here in our backyards? Come to the museum for this free Junior Scientist program about things that move on our earth. This program free and open to all ages but... Free
September 17, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm From Earth to the Universe UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths, and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the universe may well be humanity's oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos.... Free
September 24, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Totality! UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States Totality is a program covering everything you need to know about lunar and solar eclipses. We look back to the proof of general relativity and look forward to upcoming eclipses and where to witness them. Our production includes a variety of wonderful styles, from spectacular space environments to humorous pop-up books. A very special part... Free
September 24, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Larry Cat in Space UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States Larry Cat In Space is a playful, imaginative cartoon presentation about an inquisitive cat who takes a trip to the Moon. Ideal for families with young children. Our shows are open to the public in the Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. The planetarium is located on the second floor of the Science Building, by the Foucault pendulum, right above... Free
September 28, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Awesome Autumn UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States Have you noticed a change in the weather? What is happening to Earth in the Autumn? Come to the museum and wear your favorite sweater for this free Junior Scientist program as we use our senses to dig deeper into the science of the changes of the season. This program free and open to all... Free
October 1, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Back to the Moon for Good UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States Back To The Moon For Good begins with a tour through the history of lunar exploration, tracing back to the 1960s and 1970s. We hear from some of the teams racing to land a robotic spacecraft on the moon and win the Google Lunar XPRIZE. The audience is taken on a successful launch, landing and... Free
October 8, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Cocomong: A Space Adventure UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States Rocket past the stars! Meet the monkey Cocomong who loves astronomy. The playful prankster and his friends travel through space to save an alien from Virus King! Together with Cocomong you will go on a trip to the edge of the solar system! On the way, the audience will learn a lot and feel like... Free
Featured Featured October 10, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Resilience Planning and Public Policy Portage County Public Library 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481, USA, Stevens Point, WI Sustainable and Resilient Communities Series 2023-2024 How can resilience planning and public policy be designed for the greatest impact? Learn from a three-time Chief Resilience Officer on frameworks that can be applied to prioritize climate action and climate equity for any community. Explore lessons learned on the quest to increase preparedness, mitigation, adaptation and recovery... Free
October 15, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Sunstruck! UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States Heliophysics is the main component of the Sunstruck! planetarium show. It includes information on the sun, parts/layers, space weather and its impact on Earth. With amazing footage from NASA heliophysics missions, the audience should gain an enhanced understanding of the Sun and how it impacts our world. *Recommended for all audiences Admission There is no... Free