Star Lab
Step inside Star Lab and journey through the cosmos without leaving Earth
Star Lab programs are available as an add-on experience on Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the museum’s front desk, or on the eSales calendar when purchasing advance admission. Prices below are in addition to general admission or membership.
Member Prices: Ages 3 & up $3, Toddler $1. Non-Member Pricing: Ages 3 & up $5, Toddler $2.
The Delaware Museum of Nature and Science’s immersive dome experience takes you on an unforgettable voyage through space. Inside this intimate, inflatable 360° planetarium, stunning visuals wrap around you as one of our expert Museum Educators guides you through the wonders of the universe.
Each 30-45 minute program explores captivating astronomical and Earth science topics including our Solar System, the stories behind constellations, the lifecycle of stars, distant galaxies, and other cosmic phenomena. The dome’s enveloping projections create the sensation of floating through space, making complex scientific concepts accessible and exciting for visitors of all ages.
More than just observation, Star Lab sparks curiosity and wonder, turning learning into an immersive adventure that ignites a lifelong passion for space exploration and Earth science.
Upcoming programs
- A Calendar in the Stars — Seasonal Constellations: September 5, 6, 12, 13
- Star Light, Star Bright — The Properties and Life Cycles of Stars: September 19, 20, October 3, 4 (Note: there are no Star Lab presentations on September 26 and 27)
- Myths Around the World — Constellations and Star Lore: October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31
- The Geologic Timescale: November 1, 7, 8, 14
- Formation of Volcanoes: November 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
- Welcome to the Neighborhood — Overview of the Solar System: December 5, 6, 12, 13
- Exoplanets: Worlds Outside Our Solar System: December 19, 20, 26, 27
