• We will be closed all day on June 22 for the Kenny Chesney concert.

Science on the Road

Inflatable Classrooms

Unisphere Planetarium

The night sky comes to you in our portable, inflatable planetarium. Unisphere programs are developed by staff of the Science Center's world-renowned Henry Buhl, Jr. Planetarium and Observatory.

Capacity: 30 students
Time required: 45 minutes
Fee: $200 includes set-up and two presentations (shows can be different);
$100 for each additional presentation.
Requirements: 12' ceiling height, 20' x 20' floor space, and electrical access.

Available Programs:

The Sky Above Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
For grades PreK–K

Constellation Illumination
For grades 1–3

Map to the Stars For grades 4–6

Mythology: Star Stories For grades 4–8

Space and Time For grades 7–8

Earth Balloon

This 18-foot inflatable globe provides an immersive experience in geography and environmental science as you see the Earth from inside and out.

Capacity: 30 students
Time required: 45 minutes
Fee: $200 includes set-up and two presentations(shows can be different); $100 for each additional presentation.
Requirements: 20' ceiling height, 30' x 30' floor space, and electrical access.

Available Programs:

Introduction to Geography
For grades PreK–3

The Extremes

For grades 4–6

Environmental Awareness

For grades 6–8