Events Calendar

Families, Members, Adults Grand Canyon Adventure 3D: River at Risk Opens in IMAX Wednesday, August 4

This exhilarating film takes viewers down the rapids of the Colorado River, surrounded by the breathtaking Grand Canyon all in stunning IMAX 3D. The Colorado River is the victim of historic drought threatening the lives of 30 million people who depend on the river's water. The film is a visual treat while at the same time informing viewers of the importance of protection of our natural resources. Narrated by Robert Redford and featuring songs and music by Dave Matthews Band, the film stars world renowned river advocate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., author/explorer Wade Davis and Shana Watahomigie, a member of the Havasupai tribe and the first Native American to become a National Park Ranger/river guide.

Families, Members, Adults Lunar Nights in the Observatory Friday, August 13 & 20: 7:00pm - 10:30pm

Celebrate the Moon with us from our rooftop Observatory. Galileo first aimed a telescope to the sky 400 years ago and made historic observations of the Moon and planets. Come construct a Galileoscope, a replica of Galileo’s telescope, then use it to look at the same objects Galileo looked at over 400 years ago. You’ll be able to compare the view through your Galileoscope with our larger rooftop telescope. We’ll target the Moon and planets Venus, Mars and Saturn while you’re here, but you can take your Galileoscope home for future Moon, planet and star gazing!

One Galileo-scope kit per family provided by the Maryland Science Center, while supplies last. Generous program support provided by Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Activities are weather dependant; please phone 410.545.2999 after 5:00pm to verify event status.

Families, Members, Adults Lunar Nights in the Observatory Friday, September 10 & 17: 7:00pm - 10:30pm

Celebrate the Moon with us from our rooftop Observatory. Galileo first aimed a telescope to the sky 400 years ago and made historic observations of the Moon and planets. Come construct a Galileoscope, a replica of Galileo’s telescope, then use it to look at the same objects Galileo looked at over 400 years ago. You’ll be able to compare the view through your Galileoscope with our larger rooftop telescope. We’ll target the Moon and planets Venus, Mars and Saturn while you’re here, but you can take your Galileoscope home for future Moon, planet and star gazing!

One Galileo-scope kit per family provided by the Maryland Science Center, while supplies last. Generous program support provided by Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Activities are weather dependant; please phone 410.545.2999 after 5:00pm to verify event status.