Grand Opening Celebration of the all-new Alden Planetarium
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| Venue: | EcoTarium |
| Dates: | Saturday, June 4, 2022 |
| Hours: | 10:30am |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Cost: | $$ see below |
| Category: | Special Events |
The EcoTarium, the Museum of Science and Nature located in Worcester, MA, invites visitors of all ages to the public ribbon-cutting and grand opening celebration of the all-new Alden Planetarium on June 4, 2022, at 10:30 am. Visitors are invited to dress as astronauts or space creatures for their first 'flight' in the planetarium.
The Alden Planetarium was closed for nearly two years while undergoing a complete remodel and installation of state-of-the-art 4K technology with surround sound to offer an immersive experience for visitors as they explore the universe.
The EcoTarium's new exhibit features two spacesuits manufactured in Worcester by the David Clark Company and the Gibeon Meteorite that fell to Earth in Namibia on loan from the personal collection of Harold Grinspoon.
The spacesuits on display include the Advanced Crew Escape Suit (ACES) and the Red Bull Stratos Pressure Suit and Helmet on loan from the David Clark Company. The Advanced Crew Escape Suit (ACES) is used as safety equipment for astronauts during liftoff and landing.
The Red Bull Stratos Pressure Suit and Helmet was custom built to protect Felix Baumgartner, who made history by jumping out of a balloon 24 miles above the Earth to free fall from the edge of space on October 14, 2012.
Program Schedule:
10:30 am - Ribbon Cutting
10:45 am - One World, One Sky
Showtimes for Saturday, June 4, 2022
10:45 am - One World, One Sky
11:30 am - Passport to the Universe
1:30 pm - CAPCOM, GO!
2:30 pm - Cosmic Adventure
3:30 pm - Unseen Universe
Planetarium at the Information Desk once you arrive.
Planetarium Tickets are not included with general admission, visitors can purchase planetarium tickets at the Information Desk at the museum.
Non-members – $7.00 per person
Members – $6.00 per person
Visitors may purchase tickets for the Alden Planetarium shows at the EcoTarium. The exhibit opens to the public with a variety of daily shows starting this weekend.
The Alden Planetarium features Digistar7 laser technology and a new interior and seating. To learn more about the opening, click here https://ecotarium.org/alden-planetarium-opening/.
About the EcoTarium
EcoTarium is New England’s leading museum of science and nature, an indoor-outdoor experience dedicated to inspiring a passion for science and nature in visitors of all ages. Founded in 1825, the EcoTarium has been a leader in informal science and nature education for nearly 200 years.
Highlights of the 45-acre campus include a museum building with three floors of interactive exhibits, Alden Planetarium, Science Discovery programs, live animal habitats, nature trails, seasonal narrow-gauge railroad Explorer Express Train, and its expansive interactive outdoor play exhibit, Nature Explore®.
The EcoTarium is located at 222 Harrington Way, Worcester MA 01604. Parking is free and tickets may be purchased online. The EcoTarium is open Tuesday - Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm. For more information, visit ecotarium.org
| COST | ↑ top |
Free | Planetarium Show tickets available for purchase (Non-members – $7.00 per person Members – $6.00 per person)
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
ecotarium.org/alden-planetarium-opening
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222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA map
Phone: 508-929-2700
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