Star Lab programs

Step inside Star Lab and journey through the cosmos without leaving Earth

Star Lab programs are available as an add-on experience on Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the museum’s front desk, or on the eSales calendar when purchasing advance admission. Prices below are in addition to general admission or membership.

Purchase advance tickets for Star Lab on the eSales calendar

Member Prices: Ages 3 & up $3, Toddler $1. Non-Member Pricing: Ages 3 & up $5, Toddler $2.

The Delaware Museum of Nature and Science’s immersive dome experience takes you on an unforgettable voyage through space. Inside this intimate, inflatable 360° planetarium, stunning visuals wrap around you as one of our expert Museum Educators guides you through the wonders of the universe.

Each 30-45 minute program explores captivating astronomical or Earth science topics including our Solar System, the stories behind constellations, the lifecycle of stars, distant galaxies, and other cosmic phenomena. The dome’s enveloping projections create the sensation of floating through space, making complex scientific concepts accessible and exciting for visitors of all ages.

More than just observation, Star Lab sparks curiosity and wonder, turning learning into an immersive adventure that ignites a lifelong passion for space exploration and Earth science.

Upcoming programs

Going through a Phase — Moon Phases: May 3, 9, 10, 17 (No Star Lab on Saturday, May 16)

Our Little Island — The Milky Way Galaxy: May 23, 24, 30, 31

Ocean and Continents: June 6, 7, 13, 14

Climate vs. Weather: June 20, 21, 27, 28

The Water Cycle: July 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19

Location, Location, Location — Finding Your Way Around the Sky: July 25, 26, August 1, 2, 8

Now You See It, Now You Don’t — Solar and Lunar Eclipses: August 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30

A Calendar in the Stars — Seasonal Constellations: September 5, 6, 12, 13