October 29, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Out There – The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States For thousands of years, humankind thought that the Earth was the center of the universe. Thanks to our curiosity, imagination and urge to explore, we now know that planets like our Earth are not special in the cosmos. The Sun is just one ordinary star among hundreds of billions in our galaxy, the Milky Way.... Free
October 26, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Beauty is in Eye of the Beholder UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States When spooky season begins, it’s all about monsters, goblins, and ghouls. At the museum, we like to learn about animals that have unconventional looks and do creepy things. Come learn about the beautiful and the weird creatures in the world. This program free and open to all ages but is designed to be engaging for... Free
October 22, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Magic Globe (A Story of the Seasons) UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States Using motion capture to bring characters to life, this beautifully produced fulldome feature film has a child-centered story that will enchant family audiences. On vacation at her grandpa’s, a little girl Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edek, Mia’s eccentric uncle, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers to change... Free
October 22, 2023 @ 2:00 pm Travelling with Light UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States Through the conversation between a child and his mother, planetarium show “Travelling with Light” tackles the importance of light in all areas of our lives. This 2020 film presents different scenarios that reveal the complexity of light and its direct influence on our planet. The Sun is the closest star to Earth and generates the... 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
October 12, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Nature’s Architects UWSP | Science Building 2001 Fourth Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, United States Did you know we are “building” a new museum? (It’s going to take a lot of work.) Would you like to learn about how things are built in the natural world? Do you have some great ideas for museum exhibits? Come to the museum for this free Junior Scientist program about nature’s architects. This program... 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
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
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
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 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 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