South Carolina State Museum Astronomy Day

The South Carolina State Museum will be partnering with local community organizations to increase awareness and appreciation for both our world and our universe through a variety of fun science activities and demonstrations.

• Hands-on science and astronomy related demonstrations and activities, such as rocket launching and more.

• See the NEW full-dome planetarium experience, Black Holes.

• Get a sneak-peek of the upcoming Lyrid meteor shower with a special Live Sky Tour in the planetarium.

• Visit the State Museum’s Boeing Observatory for up-close look at the Sun. Please note: Solar observing is dependant on clear skies.

• Explore The Robert B. Ariail Collection of Historical Astronomy. This world-class collection includes American made telescopes and astronomical equipment dating back to 1730.

Plus, guests will be able to enter a drawing to win a telescope from Explore Scientific!