Featured Events & Programs
Observatory Drop-In: Double Shadow Transit
Friday, May 15
9 — 10:50 pm
Drop in to observe something rare in the night sky through the SM&NC Observatory’s 14-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, a high-precision instrument well suited for viewing the faint, fast-moving shadows crossing Jupiter’s cloudtops.
The shadows of two of Jupiter’s moons — Europa and Ganymede — will cross the planet at the same time in a striking double shadow transit, a relatively rare celestial event.
Exhibition Last Look Reception
Sunday, May 17
3:00 - 4:30 pm
Members and Non-members alike are invited to join us for the closing reception of Likeness & Legacy, our 90th anniversary exhibition. Featuring paintings, prints, drawings and sculpture drawn entirely from our Permanent Collection, the exhibition brings together portraits with powerful stories and meaningful ties to our history and community.
Beer Garden
Friday, June 19
6:30 pm
Kick off summer with an evening of BevMax Beer Tastings & Bites, live music, yard games and more!
We’ll transform the Fedele Family Farmhouse Plaza into a laid-back outdoor beer garden, featuring live music by Zully Ramos & the OGs.
As part of our BevMax Tasting Series, expert BevMax ambassadors will guide your tasting and help you order your favorites — if desired — with a portion of sales supporting the SM&NC. Enjoy yard games, including our Hitchens Horseshoe Pit. Adults 21+ only.
Likeness & Legacy
Planetarium & Astronomy Center
Now open with daytime shows five days a week including a full lineup of shows on weekends, Friday & Saturday evening shows with night-time Observatory viewing, and special showtimes complementing vacation days and school breaks.
