Planetarium Newsletter - May 2020
Cosmic Curiosities
“Though the mind can justify itself faster than the speed of light,
it can be stopped through the act of writing.”
- Byron Katie, American Author
Dinosaurs in the Dark of Night
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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.
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.
Great Barrier Reef - Giant Film
Every year, millions of visitors travel by way of fins, flippers, and feet to see one of the seven wonders of the natural world: the Great Barrier Reef – a living treasure trove of biodiversity. There is still so much to learn, and knowledge is the key to understanding more about this living Eden. A thriving metropolis populated by a cast of characters straight out of an adventure novel – heroes, bad guys, sidekicks, lovers, and clowns – they’re all players in this vast underwater drama. Today, a new generation of reef guardians are committed to protecting this marine reserve, making a difference and sharing their knowledge of this extraordinary ecosystem, the beating heart of the reef. Learn how this amazing sanctuary has endured for thousands of years and will continue to do so far into the future.
Showing March 30 - September 26, 2019
Museum Week at MPM
Museum Week returns!
Join us in celebrating Milwaukee’s museums January 18 through 26, 2020. From tours, talks, and programs to interesting exhibits, there is something exciting for everyone!
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.
Educator Open Houses
Real Pirates Educator Open House Events
*A special event for Educator Pass Holders only! Not an Educator Pass Holder? It's easy and FREE to register!
DataBlitz
Welcome to MPM’s DataBlitz!
The DataBlitz is an event where you, the museum visitor, get to help us by transcribing scientific data from our collections. Like MPM's BioBlitzes, we want to see how many natural history specimen records can be transcribed in a single day. Unlike the BioBlitz, however, where the public comes to see scientists in action, we are inviting you to do the action!
This event will take place on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 11:00am-3:00pm.