Early Childhood Program
Aug
5

Early Childhood Program

STEM Adventure for Ages 2–5
Blast off on a 4-week space-themed journey! Kids will explore the solar system with fun STEM activities, art, and play.


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Early Childhood Program
Aug
7

Early Childhood Program

STEM Adventure for Ages 2–5
Blast off on a 4-week space-themed journey! Kids will explore the solar system with fun STEM activities, art, and play.


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Astronomy Night
Aug
8

Astronomy Night

Step into the world of celestial wonders with us on Astronomy Night! Engage in fascinating conversations about the universe and experience an up-close encounter with the cosmos through our telescopes.

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Early Childhood Program
Aug
12

Early Childhood Program

STEM Adventure for Ages 2–5
Blast off on a 4-week space-themed journey! Kids will explore the solar system with fun STEM activities, art, and play.


Registration required.

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Early Childhood Program
Aug
14

Early Childhood Program

STEM Adventure for Ages 2–5
Blast off on a 4-week space-themed journey! Kids will explore the solar system with fun STEM activities, art, and play.


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Friday Night Flights
Aug
15

Friday Night Flights

A three-part summer series for adults, blending lively trivia with fascinating science talks from professionals in astronomy and aerospace. Each evening offers hands-on activities, refreshing drinks, and plenty of chances to connect, compete, and discover something new!

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Early Childhood Program
Aug
19

Early Childhood Program

STEM Adventure for Ages 2–5
Blast off on a 4-week space-themed journey! Kids will explore the solar system with fun STEM activities, art, and play.


Registration required.

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Early Childhood Program
Aug
21

Early Childhood Program

STEM Adventure for Ages 2–5
Blast off on a 4-week space-themed journey! Kids will explore the solar system with fun STEM activities, art, and play.


Registration required.

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Early Childhood Program
Aug
26

Early Childhood Program

STEM Adventure for Ages 2–5
Blast off on a 4-week space-themed journey! Kids will explore the solar system with fun STEM activities, art, and play.


Registration required.

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Early Childhood Program
Aug
28

Early Childhood Program

STEM Adventure for Ages 2–5
Blast off on a 4-week space-themed journey! Kids will explore the solar system with fun STEM activities, art, and play.


Registration required.

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Family Nite
Aug
29

Family Nite

Join us each month for our FREE Family Nite, where imagination soars and curiosity sparks! This recurring evening event features fascinating talks on space related topics with expert speakers stationed in different rooms throughout the museum. Plus, enjoy full access to the museum’s exhibits, open to everyone for this evening. Bring the whole family for a monthly dose of fun!

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Spooky Science
Oct
18

Spooky Science

Celebrate a spooky-themed night of science at the Columbia Memorial Space Center! A variety of hands-on activities will be available for all ages to experiment with. Costumes are highly encouraged!

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Family Night
Jul
25

Family Night

Join us each month for our FREE Family Nite, where imagination soars and curiosity sparks! This recurring evening event features fascinating talks on space related topics with expert speakers stationed in different rooms throughout the museum. Plus, enjoy full access to the museum’s exhibits, open to everyone for this evening. Bring the whole family for a monthly dose of fun!

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Friday Night Flights
Jul
18

Friday Night Flights

A three-part summer series for adults, blending lively trivia with fascinating science talks from professionals in astronomy and aerospace. Each evening offers hands-on activities, refreshing drinks, and plenty of chances to connect, compete, and discover something new!

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Makerspace
Jul
14
to Jul 18

Makerspace

Attend our Makerspace Camp for the ultimate combination of science and creativity. Feel empowered to tinker, build and explore with common tools, equipment, materials and electronics to create your own functional toys! 

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Astronomy Night
Jul
11

Astronomy Night

Step into the world of celestial wonders with us on Astronomy Night! Engage in fascinating conversations about the universe and experience an up-close encounter with the cosmos through our telescopes.

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Environmental Science
Jul
7
to Jul 11

Environmental Science

Uncover the planet we live on in the CMSC’s Environmental Science Camp. Join us for a week of exciting topics, including fossil excavation and geology, native plant life, pollination and our oceans!

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Young Explorers Makerspace
Jun
30
to Jul 2

Young Explorers Makerspace

Attend our Makerspace Camp for the ultimate combination of science and creativity. Feel empowered to tinker, build and explore with common tools, equipment, materials and electronics to create your own functional toys! 

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Family Nite
Jun
27

Family Nite

Join us each month for our FREE Family Nite, where imagination soars and curiosity sparks! This recurring evening event features fascinating talks on space related topics with expert speakers stationed in different rooms throughout the museum. Plus, enjoy full access to the museum’s exhibits, open to everyone for this evening. Bring the whole family for a monthly dose of fun!

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Sci-Fi Engineering
Jun
23
to Jun 27

Sci-Fi Engineering

We received a strange transmission from outer space! It contains the science behind some of our favorite Sci-Fi movies and shows! Beam down to an exoplanet of your creation, turn liquid into a wearable solid, and explore the role of an astrobiologist!

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Friday Night Flights
Jun
20

Friday Night Flights

A three-part summer series for adults, blending lively trivia with fascinating science talks from professionals in astronomy and aerospace. Each evening offers hands-on activities, refreshing drinks, and plenty of chances to connect, compete, and discover something new!

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Astronaut Training
Jun
16
to Jun 20

Astronaut Training

Columbia Memorial Space Center to Houston, we have a lift-off for our Astronaut Training Camp! Enroll to train like an astronaut, including examining film and photos taken from space and playing an active role in space missions! We’ll end our week blasting off rockets into space! 

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Astronomy Night
Jun
13

Astronomy Night

Step into the world of celestial wonders with us on Astronomy Night! Engage in fascinating conversations about the universe and experience an up-close encounter with the cosmos through our telescopes.

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Parents Night Out
Jun
6

Parents Night Out

Take a night off while your kids have a blast at the Columbia Memorial Space Center after-hours! They'll enjoy three hours of engaging activities, games, and open play, plus dinner, snacks, and drinks-a stellar evening of fun and exploration!

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Family Nite
May
30

Family Nite

Join us each month for our FREE Family Nite, where imagination soars and curiosity sparks! This recurring evening event features fascinating talks on space related topics with expert speakers stationed in different rooms throughout the museum. Plus, enjoy full access to the museum’s exhibits, open to everyone for this evening. Bring the whole family for a monthly dose of fun!

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Space Food Science
May
29

Space Food Science

Join us for Space Food Science, an exciting new afterschool program designed to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of food scientists, aerospace innovators, and future astronauts.

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Space Food Science
May
27

Space Food Science

Join us for Space Food Science, an exciting new afterschool program designed to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of food scientists, aerospace innovators, and future astronauts.

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Space Food Science
May
22

Space Food Science

Join us for Space Food Science, an exciting new afterschool program designed to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of food scientists, aerospace innovators, and future astronauts.

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Space Food Science
May
20

Space Food Science

Join us for Space Food Science, an exciting new afterschool program designed to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of food scientists, aerospace innovators, and future astronauts.

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Science Workshop
May
17

Science Workshop

Join our all-new science workshops! Each session promotes critical thinking and creativity. Have fun exploring diverse topics and themes. With expert guidance, learners will make informed decisions that shape outcomes.

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Space Food Science
May
15

Space Food Science

Join us for Space Food Science, an exciting new afterschool program designed to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of food scientists, aerospace innovators, and future astronauts.

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Space Food Science
May
13

Space Food Science

Join us for Space Food Science, an exciting new afterschool program designed to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of food scientists, aerospace innovators, and future astronauts.

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Making Waves
May
10

Making Waves

BSCS Science Learning will join the National Science Foundation’s 75th Anniversary “NSF STEM Day” on May 10, 2025, at the Columbia Memorial Space Center in Downey, CA. Led by Dr. Sherry Hsi, the team will showcase their Making Waves with Radio project, which explores the science of radio signals and their role in modern communication. Visitors of all ages can enjoy hands-on activities, games, and demonstrations highlighting radio-enabled technologies like drones and Wi-Fi.

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Astronomy Night
May
9

Astronomy Night

Step into the world of celestial wonders with us on Astronomy Night! Engage in fascinating conversations about the universe and experience an up-close encounter with the cosmos through our telescopes.

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Space Food Science
May
8

Space Food Science

Join us for Space Food Science, an exciting new afterschool program designed to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of food scientists, aerospace innovators, and future astronauts.

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Food Space Science
May
6

Food Space Science

Join us for Space Food Science, an exciting new afterschool program designed to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of food scientists, aerospace innovators, and future astronauts.

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