Proud of My Family at Children's Discovery Museum San Jose
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Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose - 9:30 AM Pick
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Sausalito MLK Gym - 9:00 AM
Ribbit Exhibit at Sonoma Botanical Garden
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Sonoma Botanical Garden - 9:00 AM
Phoenix Kingdoms: The Last Splendor of China’s Bronze Age
Asian Art Museum - 10:00 AM
Asian Art Museum - 10:00 AM
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California Academy of Arts and Science - 10:00 AM
California Academy of Arts and Science - 10:00 AM
Ribbit Exhibit at Sonoma Botanical Garden
Sonoma Botanical Garden - 9:00 AM
Sonoma Botanical Garden - 9:00 AM
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Museum of Craft & Design - various times Pick
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Contemporary Jewish Museum - various times Pick
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Stargazing at the Udvar-Hazy Center
Join museum staff and members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club for a view of the night sky. Experienced people will help attendees observe a variety of things, including planets, stars, and the moon.
Telescopes will be provided by Smithsonian and pre-approved members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club. No other personal telescopes are permitted at the event.
Details
- Stargazing is free and open to the public.
- The event is weather permitting and may be cancelled due to rain, clouds, and other poor visibility. For last-minute updates, call the Astronomy Education number at 202-633-2517.
- We recommend bringing layers of clothing and a small flashlight covered with red cellophane or brown paper.
- Parking is free after 4:00 pm. Please park at the south end of the main parking lot, and consider dimming your headlights as you approach.
- Stargazing is located in the bus lot at the south end of the Museum's parking lot. Look for red lanterns to help guide you to the telescopes.
Sponsored by Thomas W. Haas Foundation, Otto Haas Charitable Trust, The Waterman Traust, and Wyncote Foundation.
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