This Saturday, April 21, join the Museum of Natural History for this month's family day, focused on nature's aviators. Then stop by Fiske Planetarium for Astronomy Day activities. Maps will be provided so you can easily move from one venue to the other. See what's in store!
Who: Open to the public
What: Free family events on campus
When: Saturday, April 21
Family Day: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,ÌýMuseum of Natural History
Astronomy Day:Ìý1–10 p.m.,ÌýFiske Planetarium
Family Day: Nature’s Aviators
Look up in the sky, what’s soaring by? A bird, a bat, a beeÌýor a seed? Take an up-close look at wings covered in feathers, scalesÌýand fur—what structures help them fly? Through observations and hands-on experiments,Ìýspend the day with your headÌýin the clouds, exploring the successes and challenges of nature’s aviators, featuringÌýlive birds, flying squid rocket launching and more.
Drop in betweenÌý10 a.m. and 4 p.m.ÌýThe Museum of Natural History's free family days inspire wonderment about the natural world in families and kids ages 0–18 years.Ìý
Astronomy Day at Fiske Planetarium
Fiske Planetarium and theÌýSommers-Bausch Observatory are happy to host Astronomy Day on campus! Stop by between 1 and 10 p.m. forÌýplanetarium shows, science on a sphere talks, activities for kids, observing with telescopes, student activity tables, prizesÌýand more.
All events are free; come for an hour, or stay all day. PreviewÌýtheÌýbrochure of activitiesÌýto see what's happening.