This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft) telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...
Temperatures are climbing, and snakes are going to be back soon. Don’t get anxious, get educated. Join Ranger Shaun for a nerve-settling chat about rattlesnakes. Swing by the Nature Center to talk about the imminent (and annual) return of the Rattlesnakes. When temperatures start climbing this time of year, we all know snakes won’t be...
This eight-week program is designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Set goals for increasing activity, reduce fall risks at home and promote exercise to increase strength and balance. 70% lecture 30% exercise. Ages 18+ Mar 27, 2026 - May 15, 2026 Fri 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Narrated by Mythbuster’s Kari Byron. Audience: 5th grade and up Style: FullDome Film +...
Experience the possibilities of Virtual Reality. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Ages 13+
Join Ranger Kevin for an introduction to some of Arizona’s amazing desert animals. We’ll look at some of the adaptations these critters use to succeed in such a hot, dry place. There will be bones and other biofacts to examine, and we’ll have some live critters that you can observe up close. If you like...