World Space Day

🚀 Get ready to blast off into a day of discovery and wonder—World Space Day is coming to Great Explorations on Friday, May 2nd! ✨

We’re bringing out our giant inflatable planetarium 🌍🔭 for a special one-day-only experience right on the gallery floor. Young explorers will journey through the stars ⭐, learn about planets 🪐, constellations ✨, and galaxies 🌠, and dive into the mysteries of outer space.

🌌 New this year! Don’t miss our exclusive screening of Always Above, presented by the U.S. Space Force. This 12-minute cinematic experience takes viewers from the deepest oceans to the farthest reaches of space—revealing how space technology impacts our everyday lives and showcasing the U.S. Space Force’s vital mission to launch, operate, and defend the systems we depend on every day.
🎥 Always Above is inspiring, visually stunning, and perfect for curious minds of all ages.

🛸 Throughout the day, enjoy exciting hands-on activities, space-themed crafts 🎨, and plenty of opportunities for kids to expand their universe of knowledge.

🎟️ All World Space Day activities—including planetarium shows, crafts, and the screening of Always Above—are included with general admission on Friday, May 2nd.

👉 Mark your calendars and don’t miss this stellar celebration of science, imagination, and exploration! 🌟👩‍🚀👨‍🚀