AT THE MUSEUM
Self-guided visits to the Museum are temporarily unavailable.
Information on cost, scheduling, and more HERE.
NEIGHBORHOOD WILDLIFE: LIVE ANIMALS | LEVEL: K-12th
Live animal programs offer an up-close look at native Ohio species while providing an exciting and memorable learning experience. Each program is customized based on the grade level of your group. Students may investigate types of animals, adaptations, or animal roles within an ecosystem as part of the lesson.
Save time after your program to take your group outside to meet the rest of our animal ambassadors in the Ralph Perkins II Wildlife Center & Woods Garden— Presented by KeyBank.
Download the Teacher Guide to Neighborhood Wildlife
9–12 BIO – Diversity and Interdependence of Life
PLANETARIUM
The newly renovated Nathan and Fannye Shafran Planetarium features high-definition imagery. Updated educational programs offer an interactive, out-of-this-world learning experience.
• Total planetarium capacity is 95 people, including students, teachers, and chaperones.
• All topics include views of the current night sky.
• All programs are 60 minutes unless otherwise noted.
Information on cost, scheduling, and more NOW.
9–12 PS – Galaxy and Stars
9–12 PS – Nuclear Reactions
TARGET MOON: FORMATION, PHASES, AND TIDES! | LEVEL: 5th–12th
We’ll focus on all things lunar: the origin of the Moon, its ancient battered surface, and its tidal effects on Earth. Follow the Moon’s monthly path across the sky and learn why its shape appears to change.
Download the Teacher Guide to Target Moon
9–12 PS – Forces
THE UNIVERSE: FROM THE BIG BANG TO THE SOLAR SYSTEM THROUGH TOMORROW | LEVEL: 8th–12th
Beginning with the Big Bang, travel through time and observe the formation and evolution of stars, planets, and galaxies. We’ll provide a comprehensive overview of the major objects in our Universe.
Download the Teacher Guide to The Universe
9–12 PS.U.1–3 – The Universe
9–12 PS.M.5 – Nuclear Reactions
9–12 PS.EW.3 – Doppler Shift