Hours of Operation

Daily: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

First Wednesday of the month: 10 a.m.–8:15 p.m.

Craveology Café and the North Star Science Store: Temporarily closed. Learn more about our renovation project here.

Apr 17, 2026

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Four wolves walking through the snow

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

5:00pm

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

A group of people pose in a brewery and smile at the camera

Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar®

5:00pm

Join local scientists for a good conversation at a local bar

Apr 18, 2026

Young girl with large headphones and closed eyes, smiling with a rainbow overlaid on top in the corners

Accessibility Mornings

9:00am

A sensory-friendly experience

Four wolves walking through the snow

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

11:00am

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

12:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Four wolves walking through the snow

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

2:00pm

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

3:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Apr 19, 2026

Four wolves walking through the snow

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

11:00am

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

12:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Four wolves walking through the snow

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

2:00pm

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

3:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Apr 20, 2026

Four wolves walking through the snow

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

11:00am

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

12:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Four wolves walking through the snow

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

2:00pm

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

3:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Apr 21, 2026

Four wolves walking through the snow

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

11:00am

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

12:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Four wolves walking through the snow

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

2:00pm

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

3:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Suds & Science

6:30pm

Scientific minds meet in a local bar

Apr 22, 2026

Four wolves walking through the snow

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

11:00am

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

12:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Four wolves walking through the snow

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

2:00pm

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

3:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Apr 23, 2026

Great Bear Rainforest

11:00am

Meet the fabled Spirit Bear, hidden from the outside world in one of the planet’s most secluded wildernesses, the Great Bear Rainforest.

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

12:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Four wolves walking through the snow

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

2:00pm

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

3:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Great Bear Rainforest

4:00pm

Meet the fabled Spirit Bear, hidden from the outside world in one of the planet’s most secluded wildernesses, the Great Bear Rainforest.

A collage of images of different texture, size and color. Coyote Tracks words are on the center.

Coyote Tracks

6:00pm

Join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, sound, and shared experience at the premiere of Coyote Tracks on Thursday, April 23

A collage of images of different texture, size and color. Coyote Tracks words are on the center.

Coyote Tracks

8:00pm

Join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, sound, and shared experience at the premiere of Coyote Tracks on Thursday, April 23

Apr 24, 2026

Four wolves walking through the snow

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

11:00am

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

12:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Four wolves walking through the snow

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

2:00pm

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

3:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Four wolves walking through the snow

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

5:00pm

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

Apr 25, 2026

Four wolves walking through the snow

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

11:00am

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

12:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Four wolves walking through the snow

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

2:00pm

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

3:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Four wolves walking through the snow

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

5:00pm

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

Apr 26, 2026

Four wolves walking through the snow

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

11:00am

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

12:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

2:00pm

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

3:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

5:00pm

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

Apr 27, 2026

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

11:00am

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

A captivating image displays two otters playfully in a river, surrounded by a lush green backdrop and towering mountain range. The otters vivid fur, a yellow object, and the glistening water create a serene, natures masterpiece.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

12:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

2:00pm

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

3:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

5:00pm

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

Apr 28, 2026

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

11:00am

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

12:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

The pillars of creation hang over deep blue black open space

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

2:00pm

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

3:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

5:00pm

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

Apr 29, 2026

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

11:00am

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

12:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

2:00pm

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

3:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Deep Sky Documentary

4:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

5:00pm

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

Apr 30, 2026

Great Bear Rainforest

11:00am

Meet the fabled Spirit Bear, hidden from the outside world in one of the planet’s most secluded wildernesses, the Great Bear Rainforest.

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

12:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Deep Sky Documentary

1:00pm

See awe-inspiring images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

2:00pm

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

3:00pm

Embark on an unforgettable journey with Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure, a new IMAX® film at the Fleet Science Center. Discover t

Great Bear Rainforest

4:00pm

Meet the fabled Spirit Bear, hidden from the outside world in one of the planet’s most secluded wildernesses, the Great Bear Rainforest.

Lost Wolves of Yellowstone

5:00pm

Step into one of the most daring wildlife experiments in American history with Lost Wolves of Yellowstone, a new IMA

May 01, 2026

A group of people pose in a brewery and smile at the camera

Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar®

6:30pm

Join local scientists for a good conversation at a local bar

May 04, 2026

Two seniors making hand shadows on a violet and red colored wall

Senior Mondays

12:00am

An engaging lecture followed by an exciting show in the Heikoff Giant Dome Theater for seniors 65 and better

A view of people sitting in theater style chairs in a darkened room from behind. The people are front lit so we only see the outlines of the seated people. The top of the image is brighter and has a purple and blue glow.

Sharp Minds

10:30am

Engage with local scientists as they discuss their latest research and discoveries.

May 06, 2026

Spiral galaxy

The Sky Tonight

7:00pm

Connecting our community to the wonders above.

Spiral galaxy

The Sky Tonight

8:15pm

Connecting our community to the wonders above.

May 07, 2026

A group of people pose in a brewery and smile at the camera

Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar®

6:00pm

Join local scientists for a good conversation at a local bar

A group of people pose in a brewery and smile at the camera

Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar®

6:00pm

Join local scientists for a good conversation at a local bar

May 08, 2026

A group of people pose in a brewery and smile at the camera

Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar®

6:00pm

Join local scientists for a good conversation at a local bar

May 09, 2026

Adults at table

Science Communication

11:00am

Effective communication is a cornerstone of success for STEM professionals.

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