Some programs may be cancelled due to weather, please call 203-322-1646 to check. Program schedule subject to change without notice. Drop-in programs are not open to organized groups or self-guided admissions.
Fall Astronomy Nights at the Farmhouse
Fridays, November 8 & December 6, 7-9pm
Join us to observe the fall skies from the Fedele Family Plaza of our new Knobloch Family Farmhouse! Using our portable telescopes, astronomers will share the best happenings in the sky with visitors. Join us ay 7pm for our presentation, followed by a special astronomy craft and open viewing on Overlook Terrace. Rain will cancel programs.
Members: FREE | Non-members: $5/adults; $3/children
Sunday Explorers
Sundays, November 17-December 15, 1-4pm
Our Sunday drop in programs return for the end of fall! Catch a planetarium show, explore some wildlife artifacts like skulls and feathers, meet an animal up close, and create some great self-guided crafts! Come for one program or stay for the day! Some programs have limited seating. Strollers and late entries not permitted in the planetarium. Planetarium is recommended for ages 5 and up.
1-4pm Self-guided crafts (ongoing)
1:30pm Planetarium Show (limited seating)
2:30pm Animal Meet & Greet (Heckscher WILD!)
3:30pm Wildlife Artifact Exploration (Overbrook)
Members: FREE | Non-members: Included with gate admission