Sensory Sundays
2026 | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Sensory Sundays provide increased accessibility for those with sensory sensitivities to enjoy the museum without large crowds or extra stimuli. Our planetarium and Science Theater will be open and provide opportunities to experience public programs tailored for Sensory Sundays. Support backpacks are also available at our Admissions desk, for Sensory Sundays or on any other day the museum is open to the public.
*Regular General Admission costs apply
2026 Dates:
- January 11
- February 8
- March 8
- April 12
- May 10
- June 14
- July 12
- August 9
- September 13
- October 11
- November 8
- December 13
Valentine’s Under the Stars
February 13th & 14th
Share the stars with your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery! Enjoy a romantic evening in our planetarium featuring a presentation with historic storytelling using the stars themselves.
*For more information and ticket purchases, click the link below.
Scientist Lab
Every Weekend
A new hands-on program for explorers ages 5 and up who want to dig deeper and uncover the “why” behind the world around them. Explore rotating science themes, from studying amazing live animals to engineering creative solutions or diving into chemistry and physics. Kids will test, tinker, observe, build, and investigate just like real scientists, then leave inspired to keep exploring long after they go home.
30 minutes | $5.00 per person
Saturdays
12:00pm & 1:00pm
Sundays
1:00pm
***Tickets available at the door.
