Events

Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope. 

Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope. 

Enjoy views of the planets, Moon, stars, and other objects in our night sky, weather permitting.

In this free planetarium show, join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from "Zhima Jie," the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street.

Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope. 

Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope. 

Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope. 

Seventy-one percent of Earth’s surface is covered in oceans, but did you ever wonder why? Explore where Earth's ocean water came from and how we know

Take a look through our telescopes while you're out and about in Washington, DC, weather permitting.

In this free planetarium show, join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from "Zhima Jie," the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street.