UFOlogy: Close Encounters at the Cradle

UFOlogy is a one-day family event blending STEM education, aviation history, science fiction, and drone technology, culminating in the Museum’s inaugural 300-drone nighttime show.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
12pm - 9:30 pm
Spend the day exploring hands-on STEM activities, guest speakers and presentations, astronomy and planetarium experiences, drone demonstrations, cosplay, trivia, vendor tables, and an evening screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial before the night concludes with a nighttime drone show over Museum Row.
Featured presentations include MUFON, the Tedesco Brothers, Ben Hansen, and Astronomy on Tap NYC
Take advantage of our Family Four Pack Pre-Sale — a great value for families planning to spend the day exploring the event together.
UFOlogy Advance Tickets
Adults $25.00 | Children $20.00 | Family Four Pack $75.00
Spaceballs + UFOlogy Combo Ticket
Kick off UFOlogy weekend on Friday, June 26th, with a special screening of the classic sci-fi comedy, Spaceballs. Planning on attending both events? Save with a combo ticket option.
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