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Solar Eclipse Viewing Party and Activities

at Cradle of Aviation Museum | Mon Apr 08

Location

Cradle of Aviation Museum

Charles Lindbergh Boulevard
Garden City, NY 11530
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Tel: 5165724111
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Date & Time

12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Mon, Apr 08, 2024
Cost:    Museum Admission
Description

Celebrate the solar eclipse with us. This is your chance to witness a phenomenon you won't see again for decades!

To help encourage young scientists to get involved in the celebration of our sun, the museum will host hands-on STEM activities free with museum admission from 12 pm through 4 pm. These activities will provide an engaging learning experience for visitors of all ages.

Our knowledgeable educators will be on hand to guide students on an eclipse exploration:
• Unravel the Mystery: Discover why the Earth and Moon seem the same size in the sky.

• Hands-on Learning: Create your own Pinhole Projector to witness the phenomenon.

• Capture the Wonder: Draw your own eclipse experience.

• See Safely, See Clearly: Observe the eclipse safely. Certified eclipse glasses are included with admission.

The museum is open from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, activities are 12:00 pm-4:00 pm and the eclipse starts at 2:12 pm and ends at 4:37 pm.

Activities are FREE with museum admission.