Get ready to eclipse expectations in just 25 days. The astronomical adventure at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis will have several NASA Scientists on hand to help families understand what they need to know about the big day! NASA's experts will be at the museum answering questions on Saturday and Sunday leading up to the Monday April 8, 2024 eclipse. The museum invites visitors to join them for a weekend filled with NASA Scientists, excitement, learning and unforgettable experiences as they celebrate the solar eclipse in style.
INDIANAPOLIS, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Get ready for an astronomical adventure that will leave you in awe. On April 8, 2024, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis invites families to join us for a day filled with excitement, learning and unforgettable experiences as we celebrate being in the path of totality for the solar eclipse.
Prepare to be dazzled by our lineup of activities, specially curated to ignite curiosity and spark wonder in visitors of all ages. But what makes our Eclipse Extravaganza truly extraordinary? The museum is not just hosting a one-day event; we are kicking off the excitement early with two days of NASA programming on Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7, 2024.
Join us for captivating presentations by NASA scientists, delve into the mysteries of space with Heliophysics and space telescope experts and embark on an adventure of cleanliness in space during prescheduled times with "Astronaut in Training: Staying Clean in Space" in our Beyond Spaceship Earth exhibit. Plus, do not miss the exhilarating Sound and Light Show, "CAPCOM Go!" in the Schaefer Planetarium and Space Object Theater, followed by a Mission Control workshop where families can experience the thrill of a space mission simulation and view an actual control board used during several missions.
Then on the big day of the eclipse itself (Monday, April 8, 2024), gear up for an unforgettable experience as the museum provides free solar eclipse viewing glasses to all visitors and offers interactive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities. Dive into eclipse-themed art projects, explore mythological explanations for eclipses in different cultures and discover the science behind the celestial spectacle. Plus, immerse yourself in our exclusive program, "Shadows of the Moon," running throughout the day in the STEM Lab within the museum's Corteva Agriscience ScienceWorks.
But wait, there is more! Explore the wonders of telescopes and astronomy with volunteers from the Indiana Astronomical Society and enjoy limited outdoor viewing of the eclipse in the museum's Riley Children's Health Sports Legends Experience®.
All Eclipse Extravaganza activities are FREE for members and included with regular paid admission to the Museum.
Do not miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience! Visit http://www.childrensmuseum.org/eclipse to learn more about the eclipse and to plan your visit.
Mark your calendars and join us as we witness the magic of the solar eclipse together.
Event Details:
Date: Monday, April 8, 2024
Eclipse Begins: 1:40 p.m. EST
Maximum: 3:07 p.m. EST
Ends: 4:23 p.m. EST
Duration: 2 hours, 33 minutes
The Eclipse Extravaganza is supported by the Simons Foundation and is part of its 'In the Path of Totality' initiative. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is proud to partner with Riley Children's Health, Old National Bank, Ice Miller LLP and The Heritage Group.
About The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
We ignite joy, wonder and curiosity by creating powerful learning experiences for children and adults. For more information about The Children's Museum, visit childrensmuseum.org and follow us @childrensmuseum on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.
Media Contact
Kim Harms, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 317-334-4003, [email protected], www.childrensmuseum.org
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