The Delaware Museum of Nature and Science is offering visitors an immersive journey through the cosmos through its Star Lab program, an inflatable 360-degree planetarium operating on weekends. Museum educators guide visitors through astronomical topics, utilizing enveloping dome projections designed to simulate floating through space.
Program Details And Ticket Pricing
Star Lab sessions run on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m., with each program lasting between 30 and 45 minutes. Tickets are available at the museum’s front desk or through the online eSales calendar when purchasing general admission. Program fees are separate from general admission and museum memberships. Non-member pricing is set at $5 for visitors ages 3 and older, and $2 for toddlers. Museum members pay $3 for visitors ages 3 and older, and $1 for toddlers.
Upcoming Astronomical And Earth Science Schedule
The 360-degree dome experience covers a rotating schedule of space and earth science topics, making complex concepts accessible to families and visitors of all ages. The upcoming presentation lineup includes:
- A Calendar in the Stars — Seasonal Constellations: September 5, 6, and 13. (Note: Presentations will not be held on Saturday, September 12.)
- Star Light, Star Bright — The Properties and Life Cycles of Stars: September 19, 20, and October 3, 4. (Note: Presentations will not be held on September 26 and 27.)
- Myths Around the World — Constellations and Star Lore: October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, and 31.
- The Geologic Timescale: November 1, 7, 8, and 14.
- Formation of Volcanoes: November 15, 21, 22, 28, and 29.
- Welcome to the Neighborhood — Overview of the Solar System: December 5, 6, 12, and 13.
- Exoplanets: Worlds Outside Our Solar System: December 19, 20, 26, and 27.
The rotating curriculum moves beyond basic observation to spark curiosity about space exploration and Earth sciences. Visitors can check availability and secure advance passes directly via the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science ticketing portal.