The Cradle of Aviation Museum is celebrating Astronomy and Space Day on Tuesday, April 7

The Amateur Observer’s Society (AOS) will help us celebrate with solar scopes (weather permitting), talks, and demos!

Astronomy and Telescopes - 12-4 pm, Free with museum admission
Thinking of getting a telescope? Ask the experts! AOS will answer any questions you have about star gazing on Long Island.

Planetarium Shows (separate admission required - just a $7 add-on with your paid museum admission)
Our immersive full-dome planetarium is one of the world's largest and most powerful virtual reality experiences!

Show Schedule:
11:00 am - One World, One Sky: Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure.
12:00 pm - Ocean Paradise: Explore the beauty and diversity of life beneath the ocean’s surface.
1:00 pm - Cities of the Future: Narrated by John Krasinski, the film combines state-of-the-art CGI with live-action cinematography to glimpse a sustainable future.
2:00 pm - Living in the Age of AirplanesExperience how aviation transformed our world, connecting people, cultures, and economies through the wonder of flight.
3:00 pm - Unseen Universe: Telescopes help humans explore the universe in ways we have never seen before!

Museum Hours: 10 am - 5 pm