Day and Evening Activities to Inspire Future Astronomers on June 13
OKLAHOMA CITY— Science Museum Oklahoma will host a full day of space‑themed discovery on Friday, June 13, beginning with Space Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and concluding with Sally’s Night from 7 :30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
For the first time, Science Museum Oklahoma will merge Space Day and Sally’s Night into one full day celebration. Guests can explore astronomy through hands-on workshops throughout the day, then return at night for astronomy experiences under the stars. Community partners will be on hand to share resources and spark space-related curiosity for families of all ages.
With regular museum admission, Space Day activities will take place in the Love’s Planetarium, Marshall Gallery, and Gardens. Guests of all ages can:
- Make telescope observations of the sun and sketch celestial details
- Operate a robotic arm to place a payload on a target
- Explore authentic shuttle‑era NASA artifacts
- Launch reaction rockets and measure flight height
- Measure star brightness using glass plate astronomy
- Create nebula‑inspired spin art
- Handle genuine meteorites
- Design and test an egg‑drop landing craft
Presented in conjunction with the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, Sally’s Night is brought to guests by Bank of Oklahoma. Because of their generosity, the event is free to the public. Sally’s Night will be held in the Love’s Planetarium, Marshall Gallery, and the east lawn at Science Museum Oklahoma. Evening‑only experiences include:
- Outdoor rocket launches throughout the night
- Drone‑powered super egg‑drop demonstrations
- Hands‑on women in STEAM comic‑making stations
- Community partner activity tables
- Special women‑in‑astronomy planetarium shows
- Telescope observations under the night sky
“This is a fantastic opportunity for kids to gain valuable educational insights and create unforgettable memories. We look forward to inspiring the next generation of space enthusiasts," said Greg Wheeler, Bank of Oklahoma, OKC Market President.
This event comes just eight months after the grand opening of the world class Love’s Planetarium at Science Museum Oklahoma which has already taken more than 90,000 guests on a journey through our galaxy and beyond.
“From our beginnings as a humble planetarium to today, with Love’s Planetarium ranked among the world’s most advanced facilities, Science Museum Oklahoma has always placed astronomy at the core of our identity,” said Sherry Marshall, John E. Kirkpatrick CEO of Science Museum Oklahoma. “Along with our friends at Bank of Oklahoma, that same dedication guides us as we unite Space Day and Sally’s Night into one big celebration of curiosity and discovery under the stars.”
For more information, visit www.sciencemuseumok.org/sallysnight