Special summertime shows in our brand new Digitarium Planetarium! $2 per person, free for members.
Saturdays
11 a.m. “The Little Star that Could”
Little Star, an average yellow star searches for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies.
Saturdays 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. “Seasonal Stars & Stories”
Join our education staff as we help you discover the stars, constellations and planets visible in the current night sky, as well as the related mythology associated with the constellations.
Sundays
1 p.m. and 3 p.m. “Seasonal Stars & Stories”
Tuesdays
1 p.m. “The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket”
Embark on an outstanding adventure as two children spend a night touring the solar system alongside their ship’s navigator, an astronomy book. Produced with modern 3-D digital animation and a 5.1 soundtrack with spectacular effects created at George Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch.
Fridays
1 p.m. “Seasonal Stars & Stories”
3 p.m. “Two Small Pieces of Glass”
While attending a local star party, two students learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and continue to expand our understanding of the Universe.
Winning pictures from Outdoor Alabama magazine's 2010 photography contest on display. Interpretive Center Lobby. Free with paid gate admission.
The Barnyard is the perfect spot for weekday afternoons of fun or for that special birthday party. Reserving our Playground Pavilion will make your party complete. The admission fee into the park allows you to spend countless hours of fun at our barnyard themed playground. Become a park member and admission to the playground and other park features is free of charge for an entire year.
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