Solar Eclipse Day

Celebrate a day filled with Solar Eclipse excitement!

Experience the eclipse live at Crescent Lake Park at 2:45 pm (weather permitting). The eclipse is set to occur at 2:59 pm, so make sure not to miss this celestial spectacle! We recommend bringing your own eclipse viewing glasses for the best experience. If you’d like to craft your own viewing equipment, check out these helpful links:

• Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s guide: How to Make a Pinhole Camera
• The Schools’ Observatory’s instructions: Pinhole Camera Instructions
• National Science Teacher’s Association’s resource: Pinhole Projection in a Box

After the eclipse, don’t miss our captivating planetarium show at the museum! Admission to the park event is free for all, and Great Ex members can enjoy complimentary access to the museum for the planetarium show. Non-members will be charged standard admission fees. Join us for an unforgettable astronomical experience!