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Join Cranbrook Institute of Science for a viewing party for the partial solar eclipse. It will feature state-of-the-art telescope, astronomy-themed activities and more. Eclipse-viewing glasses will be available for purchase for $5 at our Science Shop.Â
Event cost: Free w/museum admission
Event time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 8, 2024
Celebrate the solar eclipse with hands-on activity tables at the Leslie Science & Nature Center. Also, explore the night sky in the StarLab and meet nocturnal wildlife up close. Eclipse viewing glasses are included. Registration required.
Event cost: $5/person, free/under 2
Event time: 1:30-4:30 p.m. April 8, 2024
Join The Institute to welcome Brother Guy J. Consolmagno, S.J., Detroit native and Chief Astronomer and Director at the Vatican’s Observatory. Geared towards ages 14 and up. The museum will open to the public at 3 p.m.Â
Event cost: Brunch and Lecture: $100/adult member, $50/child member ages 2-12, free/under 2;...
Ages 5 and up can join the Royal Oak Public Library to hear from Jacob Callebs from Wayne State University Planetarium will be giving a talk about eclipses. He'll talk about why they happen, how to safely view them and what scientific experiments can be done using eclipses.
Event cost:...
