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ExploraDome

at the Crookston High School

2024-07-17 10:00:00 2024-07-17 16:00:00 America/Chicago ExploraDome Join the library for an exploration experience with the University of Minnesota’s Natural History Museum and the Bell Museum Exploradome Traveling Planetarium. Crookston Public Library -

Wednesday, July 17
10:00am - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-17 10:00:00 2024-07-17 16:00:00 America/Chicago ExploraDome Join the library for an exploration experience with the University of Minnesota’s Natural History Museum and the Bell Museum Exploradome Traveling Planetarium. Crookston Public Library -

Join the library for an exploration experience with the University of Minnesota’s Natural History Museum and the Bell Museum Exploradome Traveling Planetarium.

Join the library at the Crookston High School for a day of exploration with the University of Minnesota’s Natural History Museum and the Bell Museum Exploradome Traveling Planetarium. Discover the history of how the cosmos shaped the geologic landscape, experiences and culture of those who have called Minnesota home. Come explore some of Minnesota's state parks and the unique features that were formed long ago by celestial events.

Each show lasts about 40 minutes and activities will be available while you wait.

Approximate show times are as follows but please arrive early to secure a spot!

Mars: The Ultimate Voyage (All Ages) - 10:00 a.m.

On a 2 year journey across space, how will astronauts stay motivated? How will they stay healthy? What challenges will they face along the way? The Bell original production, Mars: The Ultimate Voyage, dives into these questions while showing what the first journey to Mars might look like—and how creativity, communication, and collaboration come together to ensure safe, deep space travel.

Seasons, Phases, Eclipses (All Ages) - 10:50 a.m.

Our Minnesota sky changes throughout the day, and across the seasons. Participants will learn how to make observations about the sky: noticing constellations, planets, and the changing positions of the sun and moon.

Mars: The Ultimate Voyage (all Ages) - 11:40 p.m.

On a 2 year journey across space, how will astronauts stay motivated? How will they stay healthy? What challenges will they face along the way? The Bell original production, Mars: The Ultimate Voyage, dives into these questions while showing what the first journey to Mars might look like—and how creativity, communication, and collaboration come together to ensure safe, deep space travel.

(Break)

Minnesota in the Cosmos (recommended ages 8-14) - 1:00, 1:50, and 2:40 p.m.

The land beneath our feet holds a deep cosmic and geologic history. Join Jacob as he explores this history while on a field trip to Interstate State Park. Starting with the formation of the solar system, follow along on this uniquely Minnesota journey through time and space.

This program is offered free-of-charge thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. 

AGE GROUP: | K-5th Graders (Ages 5-10) |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology | Summer Reading Program | STEM | Exhibits |

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Crookston Public Library

Phone: 218-281-4522
Branch manager
Chris Boike

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Mon, Apr 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 16 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Apr 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Apr 18 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Apr 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

The Crookston Public Library is located at 110 N. Ash St. next to the old Carnegie Library. The Crookston Library offers study carrels, a private meeting room, and the beautiful River Room for your individual use or group meeting needs.

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