event
International Astronomy Day
Sat, Apr 25 · 11:00am–3:00pm
Center City·mixed·$29
Ideal for kids who dream of exploring space and the stars.
At a glance
- Price
- $29
- Ages
- All ages
- Location
- Center City
- Setting
- mixed
- Time
- ~3 hours
- Signup
- Drop-in
What to know
- •Hands-on activities for all ages
- •Special guest astronomer on-site
- •Stroller parking available
More details
Celebrate International Astronomy Day at The Franklin Institute
Spend the day unlocking the mysteries of the universe across four floors of out-of-this-world experiences, including the two-story Wondrous Space exhibit, The Fels Planetarium, and the Holt & Miller Observatory. Featured Programming: Solar Viewing in Science Park, Space Suit Show, Explosive Trash Can Rocket Launch Finale, Launch bottle rockets with UPenn Physics, Explore cosmic rays, try on Antarctic cold-weather gear, and interact with a light sensor with Drexel University’s Department of Physics, HERA, and IceCube. Special Guest: Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts.
