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Planetarium Newsletter - August 2017
Cosmic Curiosities
“Never have I beheld any spectacle which…so forcibly taught the lesson of humility to man as a total eclipse of the Sun.”
~ James Fennimore Cooper, 19th century American writer
Last Thoughts before the Big American Eclipse
Planetarium Newsletter - May 2021
Cosmic Curiosities
“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.”
- Buddha
Eclipses on the Horizon… On the Horizon
Two eclipses—one lunar, one solar—are on the horizon, literally—in both definitions of the word.
February: International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 11 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
Join us as we highlight some of the amazing women in science right here at MPM. It is our hope that you will feel inspired to participate in science through many of the provided activities.
Citizen-based Monitoring Program
Find Sponges in your Lake!
The purpose of the Citizen-based Monitoring Program of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is to support efforts using citizen volunteers to monitor the status of the state's aquatic and terrestrial plants, animals, and their habitats. By using this questionnaire to submit observations of sponges in your local waterways, you will become a participant in this program.
Cocoa & Candy Canes with Santa
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Visit with Santa at the Milwaukee Public Museum!
You’ll enjoy cocoa and candy canes in a room set aside just for you. Don’t forget your camera to take memorable photos!
DATE AND TIME
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Noon – 2 p.m.
COST AND RESERVATIONS
This is a free event, exclusively for Sustainer-level members and above.
All reservations have been filled.
Hit the Streets with Granny!
Construction is finishing up and the Streets of Old Milwaukee will be opening on Friday, December 11. In the meantime, Granny’s hitting the streets and visiting some of her favorite Streets’ shops in present-day Milwaukee.
Fossil Fuel Fund
The costs associated with a field trip can add up quickly.
MPM's Fossil Fuel Fund may be able to help alleviate some of these costs. The process is easy: Simply book your field trip, then apply for a Fossil Fuel Fund award.