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International Observe the Moon Night

Come celebrate our Moon at “International Observe the Moon Night,” a free public Moon viewing event on Saturday, October 5. You can marvel at the moon “up close” through telescopes on the UA Mall, enjoy live music from a UA School of Music ensemble, and enjoy family-friendly Moon activities. Plus we’ll have a special presentation about the moon from planetary scientist and science communicator Pamela Gay in the planetarium theater at 7pm. Event runs from 5pm to 10pm, Saturday, October 5, 2019. Free telescope viewing. Free moon presentation at 7pm. Special pricing $5 shows, $5 exhibits all day.

Bring your Bear to Flandrau Day!

Calling all Teddy Bears! Bring your bear on a science adventure.  Join us to celebrate “National Teddy Bear Day” on Sunday, September 8. In partnership with Build-A-Bear Workshop, we encourage everyone (young and old) to bring their favorite teddy bear to Flandrau and take your picture with Bearamy, the big bear character from Build-A-Bear, photos 2-3pm. Your furry friend can join you as you explore our Sharks exhibit and our new Moon exhibit and a planetarium show. So we invite all the cuddly critters to come and “Bear Down” at Flandrau! Special admission: $5 exhibits, $5 planetarium shows.

Welcome Back Wildcats! @ Flandrau

To celebrate the start of the new school year, Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium welcomes the whole campus community – UA students, staff, and faculty – for a “Welcome Back Wildcats!” weekend from Friday, Aug 30 to Sunday, Sept 1. We’ll have prize drawings and special pricing for all Catcard holders (plus up to 3 guests): $4 admission to exhibits and $4 planetarium shows!  Join the fun and Bear Down with exciting science from Sharks to Space.  Come in to win!

Back to School Bash! at Flandrau!

To celebrate the start of a new school year, Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium welcomes teachers, students, and families for a “Back To School Bash!” for the weekend of August 17-18. We’ll have special activities and special pricing: $5 admission to exhibits and $5 planetarium shows! Plus we’ll have a prize drawing for 1) a free class field trip and 2) a free Family Membership.  Join the fun and launch your student’s love of science! Special activities 1-4pm both days.

Hello Moon Night

To kick off Moon Landing Week, we’ll celebrate the Moon at our Hello Moon Night with a free special presentation,Divine and Mysterious: The Moon Before the Apollo Missions, given by acclaimed science writer Chris Cokinos, Assistant Professor, UA Department of English. 

After the presentation, thanks to our collaboration with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA), we’ll offer free telescope viewing on the UA Mall in front of Flandrau (weather permitting).

Flandrau Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

To celebrate the 50^thAnniversary of the Apollo 11 mission when humans first set foot on the moon, Flandrau will host Moon Landing Week starting on Saturday July 13 with Hello Moon Night, and ending a week later on Saturday, July 20 with One Giant Leap Day! We’ll have special planetarium shows, special presentations, activities and exhibits, all about the moon landing and the UA’s important role in the Space Race. Special discount prices, $5 for exhibits and $5 for planetarium shows all week! No other discounts or coupons applicable.

Celebrate Asteroid Day 2019 at Flandrau!

The University of Arizona is a world leader in asteroid research. Come discover the science of space rocks at Flandrau on Asteroid Day – Sunday, June 30, 2019. We’ll have two free special presentations (new science from the OSIRIS-REx mission, and a new book about killer asteroids). We’ll also screen our planetarium show ASTEROID: MISSION EXTREME and have guided activities about asteroid science. Bring the family to join the fun on Asteroid Day. Special pricing: $5 exhibits, $5 shows. 

Special Prices, Special Shows at Flandrau on Memorial Day

School is out and Memorial Day Weekend is here! Bring the family to Flandrau on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27) and enjoy special discounts: $5 admission and $5 shows!

We’ll also have special shows in the planetarium theater starting at 11am, including our Laser Stranger Things laser music show – this show will also be in our regular summer schedule in anticipation of Netflix’ release of “Stranger Things” Season 3 in July. Plus we’ll have a screening of our Black Holes show. And the whole family will enjoy the interactive games in our new Sharks exhibit!

To honor our military families this Memorial Day, individuals with military ID will receive free admission to exhibits.

May The 4TH Be With You! Explore the science of STAR WARS at Flandrau

Every year, fans of the STAR WARS movies celebrate the saga’s lore and legends on the fourth day of May – May The Fourth Be With You!  This year Flandrau will host a special event to bring STAR WARS fans together and explore how real science connects to the imaginary worlds of this global pop-culture juggernaut. We’ll have STAR WARS activities (build your own light saber!) and special planetarium shows about real planets that are similar to the worlds visited by Luke Skywalker. So jump into hyperspace and head to Flandrau so that the Fourth will be with you! Saturday, May 4. Only $4 for exhibits and $4 for planetarium shows.

Earth Day 2019

To celebrate Earth Day, Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium welcomes visitors to our special event on Saturday April 20, 2019. We’ll have guided Earth Day activities and a presentation about life in the oceans, plus $5 admission to exhibits and $5 planetarium shows! This year, the theme for Earth Day is “Protect Our Species,” and our new Sharks exhibit showcases this amazing species and their importance for the world’s oceans. Come celebrate the diversity of life on Earth at Flandrau! Saturday, April 20. Special activities 1-4pm.

New Discoveries About Black Holes!

On April 10, 2019, the first results from the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) were announced to the public. This announcement revealed the first ever photograph of the “Event Horizon” around the edge of a Black Hole. 

Come learn about this breakthrough science! First experience Flandrau’s awesome planetarium show Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity, then see the new EHT images projected on the planetarium dome and learn about the new discoveries! To engage the public with this milestone in black hole research, Flandrau will offer a limited engagement “Black Holes: EHT Edition” show run from Wednesday, April 10 to Sunday, April 14.