On March 23, 2001, the Russian Mir, the first modular space station in history, was purposely sent to fall through Earth’s atmosphere and broke up over the Pacific Ocean. Join us to learn all about space stations, and even take a virtual reality tour of the International Space Station!

Join our Senior Interpreter and plant our 2026 Ozone Garden. In this small garden there will be plants that can tell us about our ground level ozone. Learn about ground ozone and how it affects people and plants as well as why scientists are studying the air around us. Let’s get our hands dirty and […]

On April 4, 1983, the Space Shuttle Challenger launched for the first time. Join us to learn about the Space Shuttle program, how it improved over previous space missions, and what it has taught us about living and working in space.

Pre-registration Required | Ages 6+ | $10 per Member per day and $15 per Non-member per day Spring Break Gone Wild Life will take place each day from 10 a.m. […]

Recommended for Ages 12+ | Series costs $30 per Member and $45 per Non-member | Dates in Series: Feb. 15, Mar. 15, & April 12 Astronomy has captivated humanity for as long as we have gazed at the night sky. Join John Diana, Museum of York County Planetarium Manager, for a 3-class series on this […]

The Carolina Skygazers Astronomy Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month, except December, at 7:30 pm. We would love to have you join us! The Museum doors open at 7 pm. Exhibits and all other spaces except for meeting areas are closed.

Pre-registration Required | $45 for series | Series Dates: Feb. 18, Mar.18, & April 15 Join us for this homeschool series as we explore the wild world that is just outside our doors. We will learn about native plants that help our pollinators and invasive plants we should avoid. Learn about creatures who help us […]

On April 18, 2013, two Earth-like planets were discovered orbiting a star called Kepler-62. Join us on the anniversary of this discovery to learn about the different types of exoplanets and which of them may hold life!

Join us for Save the Frogs Day! This is a worldwide day to help to save frogs everywhere. We will be learning all about frogs and why it is so important to help them survive. There are events happening in 23 countries and we are joining the movement! Hop on in and join in the […]