AN EVENT
ASTRONOMY DAY 2008
Saturday, May 10, 2008, 9:30-4:30, Morrill HallMueller Planetarium is joining forces with Astronomy Magazine and Meade Telescopes to host Astronomy Day 2008. All who visit the event will have a chance to win a Meade ETX-80AT-TC telescope valued at $300 given away locally, and register for a chance to win a Meade 8-inch LX 90 telescope (valued at $1999) given away nationally. We will have a day of fun educational astronomy activities and exhibits for the entire family, and conclude with a "star party" during regular open hours (sundown to 11 pm) of Hyde Memorial Observatory in Holmes Park. The Planetarium will also feature a special showing of the Fulldome Experience program, "Extreme Planets."
See more details »
MUELLER PLANETARIUM SHOWS
DAWN OF THE SPACE AGE
Saturdays and Sundays at 3 pmA historic reconstruction of Man's first steps into space.
KALUOKA'HINA, THE ENCHANTED REEF
Saturdays at 1 pm, Sundays at 2 pmA family show that transports the viewer to a tropical reef.
CARDBOARD ROCKET
Saturdays at 2 pmTwo young adventurers experience a close look at our solar system's planets.
ON ANCIENT WINGS: THE SANDHILL CRANES OF NORTH AMERICAAn Exhibition of Photographsby Michael Forsberg Through 38 stunning color photographs and selected objects, On Ancient Wings intertwines the lives of cranes, people, and their common places to tell an enduring story at a time when North American Sandhill Crane colonies and their natural habitats face daunting prospects.
More » |
 |
|
Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park  A major gift will enable Ashfall Fossil Beds to greatly expand its Rhino Barn. The park contains skeletons of extinct rhinos, camels and horses and is a National Natural Landmark as designated by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Full Story »Visit Ashfall Fossil Beds online » |
|
|
Engaging Antarctica  The University of Nebraska State Museum, TERC, and NET Television present Engaging Antarctica, a science education project designed to increase the public's understanding of research in Antarctica. The project focuses on the multi-national Antarctic Drilling Project ANDRILL. More » |
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
NSF grant to allow completion of beetle study in Central America, Mexico
Major gift to promote new discoveries at Ashfall Fossil Beds
Gardner leads Gobi parasite research
Planetarium audiences can now experience immersive high-tech adventures in a true 360 degree theater.
RESOURCES
DISCOVERY SHOP
The Discovery Shop is located on the main floor of Morrill Hall. We specialize in unique gifts and souvenirs for the entire family such as natural history related toys & games, dinosaur and ancient mammal figures, plush animals, rock and mineral items, t-shirts, books, spectacular jewelry and much more!
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00 am-4:30 pm, Sun 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
For information: (402) 472-0090
