The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is one location celebrating the statewide Astronomy Night (SWAN) is set for Friday, April 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. Designed by noted museum architect, E. Verner Johnson, it was in February 1996 when the Kalamazoo Valley Community College opened the new 60,000-square-foot state-of-the-art museum facility. Since then, the museum has shared the joy of wonder with us, and continues to offer events like Astronomy Night to experience.
Admission is free to the Kalamazoo Valley Museum and this event will include:
- Astronomy-themed games
- Hands-on activities and crafts
- Interactive demonstrations
- Explore the planetarium
- Go on a sky tour
It’s going to be a fantastic evening of fun. Discover a new adventure with each visit to the Kalamazoo Valley Museum planetarium. Visit the Kalamazoo Valley Museum website for news on this event, programs, and exhibits.
Science Festival and SWAN
SWAN is coordinated by Michigan State University’s annual Science Festival, and will be an engaging and educational event for all. For events and other sites participating in Michigan State’s Science Festival and SWAN go to the Science Festival site.
Photo Credits: Kalamazoo Valley Museum