Events

Ms. Burrill will bring her grade 3 class to the science center.

Ms. York will bring her 5th grade class for our Rocks and Minerals program.

Like many civilizations throughout ancient Mesoamerica (present-day Central and South America), the Aztecs assigned a special meaning to the stars and celestial bodies they observed in the night sky. The alignment of the moon, sun, planets, and constellations greatly influenced the cultural traditions and practicalities of everyday life for the Aztec people. As the civilization […]

Like many civilizations throughout ancient Mesoamerica (present-day Central and South America), the Aztecs assigned a special meaning to the stars and celestial bodies they observed in the night sky. The alignment of the moon, sun, planets, and constellations greatly influenced the cultural traditions and practicalities of everyday life for the Aztec people. As the civilization […]

the NMCC STEM camp will enjoy a hike in the FMSC forest.

A Water Tent will be on display at the science center.

NMCC STEM Camp will learn about a water tent and view a full dome program.

A Casper Planetarium Production. A tour of our solar system for older students and adults.

A Casper Planetarium Production. A tour of our solar system for older students and adults.

A planetarium show celebrating the achievements of the 24 astronauts who traveled to the Moon, focusing on their adventures and the future of lunar exploration. 

A planetarium show celebrating the achievements of the 24 astronauts who traveled to the Moon, focusing on their adventures and the future of lunar exploration.

Follow two students as they interact with a female astronomer at a local star party .  Along the way, the students learn the history of the telescope from Galileo's modifications a child's spyglass -- using two small pieces of glass to the launch of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope and the future of astronomy.