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more info...		5/15/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Celebrate World Bee Day with the grand opening of this season's Observation Hive; enjoy totally free admission! 

Have you heard the buzz? Bees are back in the SDDC's Observation Hive, and are ready to show you what they've been up to! Watch the unveiling of our brand-new Observation Hive, which houses a gentle bee species. Join in on the fun by exploring the rest of the bug-related exhibitions and getting hands-on with activities led by STEM Educators!

Thank you to the South Dakota Agricultural Foundation for sponsoring SDDC's new Observation Hive.
Thank you to the Pierre-Ft. Pierre Rotary Club for sponsoring free admission to the SDDC exhibit hall.
more info...		5/20/20261:00pm to 5:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There is a predator so deadly that it almost never lets its prey escape, and it's closer than you think. No amount of venom or sharp teeth can match this predator. Come learn about this creature that may be living in your own backyard. 

Show hours:
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Show time reserved for family visitors (no large groups)
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Show titles and days:
  • The Deadliest Predator: 6/2, 6/4, 7/7, 7/9
  • Crash Test: 6/9, 6/11, 7/14, 7/16
  • Critters of the Prairie: 6/16, 6/18, 7/21, 7/23
  • Hidden No More: 6/23, 6/25, 7/28, 7/30

more info...		6/2/202610:30am to 11:30amKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 
Note: this show time is reserved for family visitors (no large groups)

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There is a predator so deadly that it almost never lets its prey escape, and it's closer than you think. No amount of venom or sharp teeth can match this predator. Come learn about this creature that may be living in your own backyard. 

Show hours:
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM *Show time reserved for family visitors (no large groups)
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Show titles and days:
  • The Deadliest Predator: 6/2, 6/4, 7/7, 7/9
  • Crash Test: 6/9, 6/11, 7/14, 7/16
  • Critters of the Prairie: 6/16, 6/18, 7/21, 7/23
  • Hidden No More: 6/23, 6/25, 7/28, 7/30

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/2/202612:00pm to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There is a predator so deadly that it almost never lets its prey escape, and it's closer than you think. No amount of venom or sharp teeth can match this predator. Come learn about this creature that may be living in your own backyard. 

Show hours:
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM *Show time reserved for family visitors (no large groups)
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Show titles and days:
  • The Deadliest Predator: 6/2, 6/4, 7/7, 7/9
  • Crash Test: 6/9, 6/11, 7/14, 7/16
  • Critters of the Prairie: 6/16, 6/18, 7/21, 7/23
  • Hidden No More: 6/23, 6/25, 7/28, 7/30

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
 
more info...		6/2/20261:30pm to 2:30pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There is a predator so deadly that it almost never lets its prey escape, and it's closer than you think. No amount of venom or sharp teeth can match this predator. Come learn about this creature that may be living in your own backyard. 

Show hours:
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM *Show time reserved for family visitors (no large groups)
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Show titles and days:
  • The Deadliest Predator: 6/2, 6/4, 7/7, 7/9
  • Crash Test: 6/9, 6/11, 7/14, 7/16
  • Critters of the Prairie: 6/16, 6/18, 7/21, 7/23
  • Hidden No More: 6/23, 6/25, 7/28, 7/30
With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/2/20263:00pm to 4:00pmKristine Heinen

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Did you know rocks can GLOW? Meet the Discovery Pod's Rock Star volunteer Robin to get close up with rocks, fossils, and more! Enjoy free take home goodies.
more info...		6/3/20262:00pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There is a predator so deadly that it almost never lets its prey escape, and it's closer than you think. No amount of venom or sharp teeth can match this predator. Come learn about this creature that may be living in your own backyard. 

Show hours:
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Show time reserved for family visitors (no large groups)
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Show titles and days:
  • The Deadliest Predator: 6/2, 6/4, 7/7, 7/9
  • Crash Test: 6/9, 6/11, 7/14, 7/16
  • Critters of the Prairie: 6/16, 6/18, 7/21, 7/23
  • Hidden No More: 6/23, 6/25, 7/28, 7/30

more info...		6/4/202610:30am to 11:30amKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 
Note: this show time is reserved for family visitors (no large groups)

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There is a predator so deadly that it almost never lets its prey escape, and it's closer than you think. No amount of venom or sharp teeth can match this predator. Come learn about this creature that may be living in your own backyard. 

Show hours:
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM *Show time reserved for family visitors (no large groups)
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Show titles and days:
  • The Deadliest Predator: 6/2, 6/4, 7/7, 7/9
  • Crash Test: 6/9, 6/11, 7/14, 7/16
  • Critters of the Prairie: 6/16, 6/18, 7/21, 7/23
  • Hidden No More: 6/23, 6/25, 7/28, 7/30

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/4/202612:00pm to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There is a predator so deadly that it almost never lets its prey escape, and it's closer than you think. No amount of venom or sharp teeth can match this predator. Come learn about this creature that may be living in your own backyard. 

Show hours:
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM *Show time reserved for family visitors (no large groups)
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Show titles and days:
  • The Deadliest Predator: 6/2, 6/4, 7/7, 7/9
  • Crash Test: 6/9, 6/11, 7/14, 7/16
  • Critters of the Prairie: 6/16, 6/18, 7/21, 7/23
  • Hidden No More: 6/23, 6/25, 7/28, 7/30

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
 
more info...		6/4/20261:30pm to 2:30pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There is a predator so deadly that it almost never lets its prey escape, and it's closer than you think. No amount of venom or sharp teeth can match this predator. Come learn about this creature that may be living in your own backyard. 

Show hours:
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM *Show time reserved for family visitors (no large groups)
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Show titles and days:
  • The Deadliest Predator: 6/2, 6/4, 7/7, 7/9
  • Crash Test: 6/9, 6/11, 7/14, 7/16
  • Critters of the Prairie: 6/16, 6/18, 7/21, 7/23
  • Hidden No More: 6/23, 6/25, 7/28, 7/30
With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/4/20263:00pm to 4:00pmKristine Heinen

more info...		6/5/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Go outside and listen for the buzz of the bees. Let's look into the life of our buzzing and fluttering friends that make our world so colorful.

Summer Little Explorers is a combination of our beloved Little Explorers Nature Preschool and the Itty Bitty Einsteins class model. Classes are geared toward explorers between the ages of 3-5 and their families. Explore the science of nature and the nature of science through hands-on experiences and STEM journals together.

Fees must be paid at the front desk on the day of class.
SDDC Member: FREE
Nonmember: $4 per family group + general admission fees
more info...		6/6/202610:00am to 11:00amKristine Heinen

Milkweed naturally hybridizes in South Dakota. Learn how to contribute to research on this milkweed hybridization by adding observations of milkweed in South Dakota to iNaturalist. 

This session will equip you with the knowledge and abilities to take the photos that will help researchers determine if your milkweed is Common, Showy or a hybrid.

Please have an iNaturalist account already set up. 
more info...		6/6/202611:00am to 3:00pmEmily

Join movie screenings in our portable planetarium; free with admission thanks to the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club! Stop in for one, or catch a triple feature screening of space exploration! From the cosmic history of Orion and Artemis as stellar objects, to unmanned rovers on the Martian surface, delve deep into different aspects of NASA's Artemis project. 

Runtime: 9 minutes 14 seconds
Target Audience: 4+
Description: Finding Patterns: In ancient Greece, Orion was a mighty but not particularly popular hunter, but his constellation shines brightly—a familiar shape to people around the world. Why did the goddess Artemis immortalize him in the sky?  Also screening is the epilogue fulldome film of the One Sky Project. Each short film represents the perspective of a different culture or Indigenous society from around the globe. Each film stands alone as a short story or in combination as a longer narrative — organized around themes of "Finding Patterns" and developing tools, or as we say, "To Seek Far."

Journey Beyond the Known 360-degree planetarium movie may vary depending on the audience present.
Please be aware that our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
more info...		6/8/202610:30am to 11:00amAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join movie screenings in our portable planetarium; free with admission thanks to the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club! Stop in for one, or catch a triple feature screening of space exploration! From the cosmic history of Orion and Artemis as stellar objects, to unmanned rovers on the Martian surface, delve deep into different aspects of NASA's Artemis project. 

Runtime: 30 minutes
Target Audience: 12+
Description: Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio.

Journey Beyond the Known 360-degree planetarium movie may vary depending on the audience present.
Please be aware that our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
more info...		6/8/20261:30pm to 2:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join movie screenings in our portable planetarium; free with admission thanks to the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club! Stop in for one, or catch a triple feature screening of space exploration! From the cosmic history of Orion and Artemis as stellar objects, to unmanned rovers on the Martian surface, delve deep into different aspects of NASA's Artemis project.  

Runtime: 10 minutes, 25 seconds
Target Audience: 6+
Description: NASA's fleet of Mars robotic explorers are paving the way for human exploration of the Solar System in the coming decades. Generate excitement for space agencies like NASA, ESA and the UK Space Agency - as humanity prepares for a monumental journey to Mars!

Journey Beyond the Known 360-degree planetarium movie may vary depending on the audience present.
Please be aware that our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
more info...		6/8/20263:30pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There are forces all around us. When we move at very fast speeds, these forces can cause a lot of damage. The vehicles you ride in every day are designed to keep you safe from these forces. Let's explore the forces around us and how we can use our knowledge to keep our precious cargo safe.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/9/202610:30am to 11:30amKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 
Note: this show time is reserved for family visitors (no large groups)

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There are forces all around us. When we move at very fast speeds, these forces can cause a lot of damage. The vehicles you ride in every day are designed to keep you safe from these forces. Let's explore the forces around us and how we can use our knowledge to keep our precious cargo safe.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/9/202612:00pm to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There are forces all around us. When we move at very fast speeds, these forces can cause a lot of damage. The vehicles you ride in every day are designed to keep you safe from these forces. Let's explore the forces around us and how we can use our knowledge to keep our precious cargo safe.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/9/20261:30pm to 2:30pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There are forces all around us. When we move at very fast speeds, these forces can cause a lot of damage. The vehicles you ride in every day are designed to keep you safe from these forces. Let's explore the forces around us and how we can use our knowledge to keep our precious cargo safe.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/9/20263:00pm to 4:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There are forces all around us. When we move at very fast speeds, these forces can cause a lot of damage. The vehicles you ride in every day are designed to keep you safe from these forces. Let's explore the forces around us and how we can use our knowledge to keep our precious cargo safe.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/11/202610:30am to 11:30amKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 
Note: this show time is reserved for family visitors (no large groups)

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There are forces all around us. When we move at very fast speeds, these forces can cause a lot of damage. The vehicles you ride in every day are designed to keep you safe from these forces. Let's explore the forces around us and how we can use our knowledge to keep our precious cargo safe.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/11/202612:00pm to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There are forces all around us. When we move at very fast speeds, these forces can cause a lot of damage. The vehicles you ride in every day are designed to keep you safe from these forces. Let's explore the forces around us and how we can use our knowledge to keep our precious cargo safe.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/11/20261:30pm to 2:30pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There are forces all around us. When we move at very fast speeds, these forces can cause a lot of damage. The vehicles you ride in every day are designed to keep you safe from these forces. Let's explore the forces around us and how we can use our knowledge to keep our precious cargo safe.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/11/20263:00pm to 4:00pmKristine Heinen

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Journey Beyond the Known of constellations, moons, deep space objects, or even aliens! 
more info...		6/13/202611:00am to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Teachers in the Field is an immersive, 4 day/3 night, field based professional development in Badlands National Park. This professional development offers hands-on field studies in water quality, aquatic macroinvertebrates and opportunities to study the rich geologic history of the area. 

During the PD we camp at Sage Creek primitive camp ground that has a vault toilet but no running water or electricity. The event is partially outfitted which means meals are provided by an experienced back country cook and we bring in the water while participants provide their own gear. A limited amount of camping gear is available for a small rental fee. No camping experience required but a sense of adventure is!

This PD is geared towards teachers and informal educators that serve upper elementary, middle/high school and undergraduate learners. K-2 educators may attend after consulting with the instructor. The experience is open to educators from all content areas with the expectation that you will participate in all activities. Teams of teachers from the same school are encouraged to attend.


Dates and Times: Jun 15 4pm MT - Jun 18 12pm MT
Location: Sage Creek Campground, Badlands National Park
Audience: Grade 3-16 educators
Credit: 2 credits, pending. $250 stipend for South Dakota classroom teachers upon submission of reflection
Cost: South Dakota educators - $50; Pierre School District educators - $25; Out of state educators - $75
more info...		6/15/2026
-6/18/2026		June 15 4pm MT - June 18 12pm MTAnne Lewis

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: The prairies are alive. Some have fur, some have feathers, some have scales. Many live by burrowing deep beneath the surface, and some soar through the sky. Come explore the critters and creatures that call the prairies home.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/16/202610:30am to 11:30amKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 
Note: this show time is reserved for family visitors (no large groups)

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: The prairies are alive. Some have fur, some have feathers, some have scales. Many live by burrowing deep beneath the surface, and some soar through the sky. Come explore the critters and creatures that call the prairies home.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/16/202612:00pm to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: The prairies are alive. Some have fur, some have feathers, some have scales. Many live by burrowing deep beneath the surface, and some soar through the sky. Come explore the critters and creatures that call the prairies home.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/16/20261:30pm to 2:30pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: The prairies are alive. Some have fur, some have feathers, some have scales. Many live by burrowing deep beneath the surface, and some soar through the sky. Come explore the critters and creatures that call the prairies home.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/16/20263:00pm to 4:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: The prairies are alive. Some have fur, some have feathers, some have scales. Many live by burrowing deep beneath the surface, and some soar through the sky. Come explore the critters and creatures that call the prairies home.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/18/202610:30am to 11:30amKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 
Note: this show time is reserved for family visitors (no large groups)

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: The prairies are alive. Some have fur, some have feathers, some have scales. Many live by burrowing deep beneath the surface, and some soar through the sky. Come explore the critters and creatures that call the prairies home.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/18/202612:00pm to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: The prairies are alive. Some have fur, some have feathers, some have scales. Many live by burrowing deep beneath the surface, and some soar through the sky. Come explore the critters and creatures that call the prairies home.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/18/20261:30pm to 2:30pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: The prairies are alive. Some have fur, some have feathers, some have scales. Many live by burrowing deep beneath the surface, and some soar through the sky. Come explore the critters and creatures that call the prairies home.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/18/20263:00pm to 4:00pmKristine Heinen

more info...		6/19/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join movie screenings in our portable planetarium; free with admission thanks to the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club! Stop in for one, or catch a triple feature screening of summer exploration! From the history of our eyes and telescopes to observatories recording data, delve deep into different aspects of this week's summer science show. 

Runtime: 22 minutes 45 seconds
Target Audience: 14+
Description: Galileo’s telescopic observations began a revolution, transforming our views of the cosmos and our place within. It is a revolution which, four hundred years later, continues. Today you can attend star parties where amateur astronomers set up their telescopes for public viewing. Views through such telescopes would have amazed Galileo. Two Small Pieces of Glass puts you in the middle of a modern star party. Discover the wonders that even a small amateur telescope can reveal and learn about the scientists that made such views possible.

Journey Beyond the Known 360-degree planetarium movie may vary depending on the audience present.
Please be aware that our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
more info...		6/22/202610:30am to 11:00amAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join movie screenings in our portable planetarium; free with admission thanks to the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club! Stop in for one, or catch a triple feature screening of summer exploration! From the Sun to the prehistoric adventure of sea monsters, delve deep into different aspects of this week's summer science show.  

Runtime: 26 minutes 36 seconds
Target Audience: 5+
Description: A photon's journey across space, time, and the mind. Planetarium show based on a 1-hr PBS documentary "Sight: The Story of Vision" weaving a tale of the journey of humanity that discovered the science, technology and medicine that allows us to understand how sight works, cure diseases of the eye and correct vision.

Journey Beyond the Known 360-degree planetarium movie may vary depending on the audience present.
Please be aware that our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
more info...		6/22/20261:30pm to 2:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join movie screenings in our portable planetarium; free with admission thanks to the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club! Stop in for one, or catch a triple feature screening of summer exploration! From the history of our eyes and telescopes to observatories recording data, delve deep into different aspects of this week's summer science show. 

Runtime: 26 minutes 36 seconds
Target Audience: 5+
Description: Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries explores three observatories located in extreme environments and remote locations in Chile. Due to its special climate and location, which creates stable, dry air Chile is one of the best places in the world for astronomy. By 2022, 70% of the world's optical and infrared collecting power will be located in Chile. With a focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) the film highlights the multitude of careers needed to keep the great observatories working. The show is narrated by Barbara Rojas-Ayala, a Chilean astronomer.

Journey Beyond the Known 360-degree planetarium movie may vary depending on the audience present.
Please be aware that our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
more info...		6/22/20263:30pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: What is invisible, but makes things visible? Discover the hidden world of light. Through understanding light we can learn so much about our world and beyond. Join us for a VR experience that makes the hidden, hidden no more.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/23/202610:30am to 11:30amKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 
Note: this show time is reserved for family visitors (no large groups)

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: What is invisible, but makes things visible? Discover the hidden world of light. Through understanding light we can learn so much about our world and beyond. Join us for a VR experience that makes the hidden, hidden no more.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/23/202612:00pm to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: What is invisible, but makes things visible? Discover the hidden world of light. Through understanding light we can learn so much about our world and beyond. Join us for a VR experience that makes the hidden, hidden no more.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/23/20261:30pm to 2:30pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: What is invisible, but makes things visible? Discover the hidden world of light. Through understanding light we can learn so much about our world and beyond. Join us for a VR experience that makes the hidden, hidden no more.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/23/20263:00pm to 4:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: What is invisible, but makes things visible? Discover the hidden world of light. Through understanding light we can learn so much about our world and beyond. Join us for a VR experience that makes the hidden, hidden no more.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/25/202610:30am to 11:30amKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 
Note: this show time is reserved for family visitors (no large groups)

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: What is invisible, but makes things visible? Discover the hidden world of light. Through understanding light we can learn so much about our world and beyond. Join us for a VR experience that makes the hidden, hidden no more.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/25/202612:00pm to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: What is invisible, but makes things visible? Discover the hidden world of light. Through understanding light we can learn so much about our world and beyond. Join us for a VR experience that makes the hidden, hidden no more.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/25/20261:30pm to 2:30pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: What is invisible, but makes things visible? Discover the hidden world of light. Through understanding light we can learn so much about our world and beyond. Join us for a VR experience that makes the hidden, hidden no more.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		6/25/20263:00pm to 4:00pmKristine Heinen

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Did you know rocks can GLOW? Meet the Discovery Pod's Rock Star volunteer Robin to get close up with rocks, fossils, and more! Enjoy free take home goodies.
more info...		7/1/20262:00pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

more info...		7/3/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Preschoolers and their families will explore what is in the air that is helpful and harmful. As well as explore how plants in the garden can show the effects of air quality.

Summer Little Explorers is a combination of our beloved Little Explorers Nature Preschool and the Itty Bitty Einsteins class model. Classes are geared toward explorers between the ages of 3-5 and their families. Explore the science of nature and the nature of science through hands-on experiences and STEM journals together.

Fees must be paid at the front desk on the day of class.
SDDC Member: FREE
Nonmember: $4 per family group + general admission fees
more info...		7/4/202610:00am to 11:00amKristine Heinen

Join movie screenings in our portable planetarium; free with admission thanks to the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club! Stop in for one, or catch a triple feature screening of space exploration! From the Sun to the prehistoric adventure of sea monsters, delve deep into different aspects of this week's summer science show.  

Runtime: 40 minutes
Target Audience: 10+
Description: Travel back to the Late Cretaceous, when a great inland sea divided North America. A curious and adventurous dolichorhynchops travels through the most dangerous oceans in history, encountering long-necked plesiosaurs, giant turtles, enormous fish, fierce sharks, and the most dangerous sea monster of all, the mosasaur. The film connects paleontology digs from near and far into a compelling story about scientists working as detectives to answer questions about this ancient and mysterious ocean world.

Journey Beyond the Known 360-degree planetarium movie may vary depending on the audience present.
Please be aware that our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
more info...		7/6/202610:30am to 11:00amAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join movie screenings in our portable planetarium; free with admission thanks to the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club! Stop in for one, or catch a triple feature screening of space exploration! From the Sun to the prehistoric adventure of sea monsters, delve deep into different aspects of this week's summer science show.  

Runtime: 20 minutes, 58 seconds
Target Audience: 9+
Description: Travel back to the beginning of time and experience the birth of the Sun. Discover how it came to support life, how it threatens life as we know it, and how its energy will one day fade away. This NASA funded fulldome planetarium show is available for free to planetariums worldwide.

Journey Beyond the Known 360-degree planetarium movie may vary depending on the audience present.
Please be aware that our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
more info...		7/6/20261:30pm to 2:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join movie screenings in our portable planetarium; free with admission thanks to the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club! Stop in for one, or catch a triple feature screening of summer exploration! From the history of our eyes and telescopes to observatories recording data, delve deep into different aspects of this week's summer science show. 

Runtime: 27 minutes 30 seconds
Target Audience: 6+
Description: From the journey of protons racing through the world's largest particle collider in Europe to up-close views of the Big Bang and emergent universe, and the nearly mile-deep descent to an underground experiment in South Dakota, a new planetarium show is designed to immerse audiences in the manifold search for dark matter.

Journey Beyond the Known 360-degree planetarium movie may vary depending on the audience present.
Please be aware that our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
more info...		7/6/20263:30pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There is a predator so deadly that it almost never lets its prey escape, and it's closer than you think. No amount of venom or sharp teeth can match this predator. Come learn about this creature that may be living in your own backyard. 

Show hours:
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Show time reserved for family visitors (no large groups)
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Show titles and days:
  • The Deadliest Predator: 6/2, 6/4, 7/7, 7/9
  • Crash Test: 6/9, 6/11, 7/14, 7/16
  • Critters of the Prairie: 6/16, 6/18, 7/21, 7/23
  • Hidden No More: 6/23, 6/25, 7/28, 7/30

more info...		7/7/202610:30am to 11:30amKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 
Note: this show time is reserved for family visitors (no large groups)

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There is a predator so deadly that it almost never lets its prey escape, and it's closer than you think. No amount of venom or sharp teeth can match this predator. Come learn about this creature that may be living in your own backyard. 

Show hours:
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM *Show time reserved for family visitors (no large groups)
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Show titles and days:
  • The Deadliest Predator: 6/2, 6/4, 7/7, 7/9
  • Crash Test: 6/9, 6/11, 7/14, 7/16
  • Critters of the Prairie: 6/16, 6/18, 7/21, 7/23
  • Hidden No More: 6/23, 6/25, 7/28, 7/30

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/7/202612:00pm to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There is a predator so deadly that it almost never lets its prey escape, and it's closer than you think. No amount of venom or sharp teeth can match this predator. Come learn about this creature that may be living in your own backyard. 

Show hours:
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM *Show time reserved for family visitors (no large groups)
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Show titles and days:
  • The Deadliest Predator: 6/2, 6/4, 7/7, 7/9
  • Crash Test: 6/9, 6/11, 7/14, 7/16
  • Critters of the Prairie: 6/16, 6/18, 7/21, 7/23
  • Hidden No More: 6/23, 6/25, 7/28, 7/30

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
 
more info...		7/7/20261:30pm to 2:30pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There is a predator so deadly that it almost never lets its prey escape, and it's closer than you think. No amount of venom or sharp teeth can match this predator. Come learn about this creature that may be living in your own backyard. 

Show hours:
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM *Show time reserved for family visitors (no large groups)
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Show titles and days:
  • The Deadliest Predator: 6/2, 6/4, 7/7, 7/9
  • Crash Test: 6/9, 6/11, 7/14, 7/16
  • Critters of the Prairie: 6/16, 6/18, 7/21, 7/23
  • Hidden No More: 6/23, 6/25, 7/28, 7/30
With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/7/20263:00pm to 4:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There is a predator so deadly that it almost never lets its prey escape, and it's closer than you think. No amount of venom or sharp teeth can match this predator. Come learn about this creature that may be living in your own backyard. 

Show hours:
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Show time reserved for family visitors (no large groups)
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Show titles and days:
  • The Deadliest Predator: 6/2, 6/4, 7/7, 7/9
  • Crash Test: 6/9, 6/11, 7/14, 7/16
  • Critters of the Prairie: 6/16, 6/18, 7/21, 7/23
  • Hidden No More: 6/23, 6/25, 7/28, 7/30

more info...		7/9/202610:30am to 11:30amKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 
Note: this show time is reserved for family visitors (no large groups)

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There is a predator so deadly that it almost never lets its prey escape, and it's closer than you think. No amount of venom or sharp teeth can match this predator. Come learn about this creature that may be living in your own backyard. 

Show hours:
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM *Show time reserved for family visitors (no large groups)
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Show titles and days:
  • The Deadliest Predator: 6/2, 6/4, 7/7, 7/9
  • Crash Test: 6/9, 6/11, 7/14, 7/16
  • Critters of the Prairie: 6/16, 6/18, 7/21, 7/23
  • Hidden No More: 6/23, 6/25, 7/28, 7/30

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/9/202612:00pm to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There is a predator so deadly that it almost never lets its prey escape, and it's closer than you think. No amount of venom or sharp teeth can match this predator. Come learn about this creature that may be living in your own backyard. 

Show hours:
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM *Show time reserved for family visitors (no large groups)
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Show titles and days:
  • The Deadliest Predator: 6/2, 6/4, 7/7, 7/9
  • Crash Test: 6/9, 6/11, 7/14, 7/16
  • Critters of the Prairie: 6/16, 6/18, 7/21, 7/23
  • Hidden No More: 6/23, 6/25, 7/28, 7/30

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
 
more info...		7/9/20261:30pm to 2:30pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There is a predator so deadly that it almost never lets its prey escape, and it's closer than you think. No amount of venom or sharp teeth can match this predator. Come learn about this creature that may be living in your own backyard. 

Show hours:
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM *Show time reserved for family visitors (no large groups)
  • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Show titles and days:
  • The Deadliest Predator: 6/2, 6/4, 7/7, 7/9
  • Crash Test: 6/9, 6/11, 7/14, 7/16
  • Critters of the Prairie: 6/16, 6/18, 7/21, 7/23
  • Hidden No More: 6/23, 6/25, 7/28, 7/30
With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/9/20263:00pm to 4:00pmKristine Heinen

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Journey Beyond the Known of constellations, moons, deep space objects, or even aliens! 
more info...		7/11/202611:00am to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There are forces all around us. When we move at very fast speeds, these forces can cause a lot of damage. The vehicles you ride in every day are designed to keep you safe from these forces. Let's explore the forces around us and how we can use our knowledge to keep our precious cargo safe.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/14/202610:30am to 11:30amKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 
Note: this show time is reserved for family visitors (no large groups)

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There are forces all around us. When we move at very fast speeds, these forces can cause a lot of damage. The vehicles you ride in every day are designed to keep you safe from these forces. Let's explore the forces around us and how we can use our knowledge to keep our precious cargo safe.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/14/202612:00pm to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There are forces all around us. When we move at very fast speeds, these forces can cause a lot of damage. The vehicles you ride in every day are designed to keep you safe from these forces. Let's explore the forces around us and how we can use our knowledge to keep our precious cargo safe.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/14/20261:30pm to 2:30pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There are forces all around us. When we move at very fast speeds, these forces can cause a lot of damage. The vehicles you ride in every day are designed to keep you safe from these forces. Let's explore the forces around us and how we can use our knowledge to keep our precious cargo safe.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/14/20263:00pm to 4:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There are forces all around us. When we move at very fast speeds, these forces can cause a lot of damage. The vehicles you ride in every day are designed to keep you safe from these forces. Let's explore the forces around us and how we can use our knowledge to keep our precious cargo safe.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/16/202610:30am to 11:30amKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 
Note: this show time is reserved for family visitors (no large groups)

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There are forces all around us. When we move at very fast speeds, these forces can cause a lot of damage. The vehicles you ride in every day are designed to keep you safe from these forces. Let's explore the forces around us and how we can use our knowledge to keep our precious cargo safe.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/16/202612:00pm to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There are forces all around us. When we move at very fast speeds, these forces can cause a lot of damage. The vehicles you ride in every day are designed to keep you safe from these forces. Let's explore the forces around us and how we can use our knowledge to keep our precious cargo safe.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/16/20261:30pm to 2:30pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: There are forces all around us. When we move at very fast speeds, these forces can cause a lot of damage. The vehicles you ride in every day are designed to keep you safe from these forces. Let's explore the forces around us and how we can use our knowledge to keep our precious cargo safe.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/16/20263:00pm to 4:00pmKristine Heinen

more info...		7/17/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join movie screenings in our portable planetarium; free with admission thanks to the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club! Stop in for one, or catch a triple feature screening of space exploration! From the cosmic history of Orion and Artemis as stellar objects, to unmanned rovers on the Martian surface, delve deep into different aspects of NASA's Artemis project. 

Runtime: 9 minutes 14 seconds
Target Audience: 4+
Description: Finding Patterns: In ancient Greece, Orion was a mighty but not particularly popular hunter, but his constellation shines brightly—a familiar shape to people around the world. Why did the goddess Artemis immortalize him in the sky?  Also screening is the epilogue fulldome film of the One Sky Project. Each short film represents the perspective of a different culture or Indigenous society from around the globe. Each film stands alone as a short story or in combination as a longer narrative — organized around themes of "Finding Patterns" and developing tools, or as we say, "To Seek Far."

Journey Beyond the Known 360-degree planetarium movie may vary depending on the audience present.
Please be aware that our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
more info...		7/20/202610:30am to 11:00amAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join movie screenings in our portable planetarium; free with admission thanks to the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club! Stop in for one, or catch a triple feature screening of space exploration! From the cosmic history of Orion and Artemis as stellar objects, to unmanned rovers on the Martian surface, delve deep into different aspects of NASA's Artemis project. 

Runtime: 30 minutes
Target Audience: 12+
Description: Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio.

Journey Beyond the Known 360-degree planetarium movie may vary depending on the audience present.
Please be aware that our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
more info...		7/20/20261:30pm to 2:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join movie screenings in our portable planetarium; free with admission thanks to the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club! Stop in for one, or catch a triple feature screening of space exploration! From the cosmic history of Orion and Artemis as stellar objects, to unmanned rovers on the Martian surface, delve deep into different aspects of NASA's Artemis project.  

Runtime: 10 minutes, 25 seconds
Target Audience: 6+
Description: NASA's fleet of Mars robotic explorers are paving the way for human exploration of the Solar System in the coming decades. Generate excitement for space agencies like NASA, ESA and the UK Space Agency - as humanity prepares for a monumental journey to Mars!

Journey Beyond the Known 360-degree planetarium movie may vary depending on the audience present.
Please be aware that our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
more info...		7/20/20263:30pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: The prairies are alive. Some have fur, some have feathers, some have scales. Many live by burrowing deep beneath the surface, and some soar through the sky. Come explore the critters and creatures that call the prairies home.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/21/202610:30am to 11:30amKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 
Note: this show time is reserved for family visitors (no large groups)

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: The prairies are alive. Some have fur, some have feathers, some have scales. Many live by burrowing deep beneath the surface, and some soar through the sky. Come explore the critters and creatures that call the prairies home.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/21/202612:00pm to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: The prairies are alive. Some have fur, some have feathers, some have scales. Many live by burrowing deep beneath the surface, and some soar through the sky. Come explore the critters and creatures that call the prairies home.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/21/20261:30pm to 2:30pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: The prairies are alive. Some have fur, some have feathers, some have scales. Many live by burrowing deep beneath the surface, and some soar through the sky. Come explore the critters and creatures that call the prairies home.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/21/20263:00pm to 4:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: The prairies are alive. Some have fur, some have feathers, some have scales. Many live by burrowing deep beneath the surface, and some soar through the sky. Come explore the critters and creatures that call the prairies home.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/23/202610:30am to 11:30amKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 
Note: this show time is reserved for family visitors (no large groups)

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: The prairies are alive. Some have fur, some have feathers, some have scales. Many live by burrowing deep beneath the surface, and some soar through the sky. Come explore the critters and creatures that call the prairies home.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/23/202612:00pm to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: The prairies are alive. Some have fur, some have feathers, some have scales. Many live by burrowing deep beneath the surface, and some soar through the sky. Come explore the critters and creatures that call the prairies home.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/23/20261:30pm to 2:30pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: The prairies are alive. Some have fur, some have feathers, some have scales. Many live by burrowing deep beneath the surface, and some soar through the sky. Come explore the critters and creatures that call the prairies home.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/23/20263:00pm to 4:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: What is invisible, but makes things visible? Discover the hidden world of light. Through understanding light we can learn so much about our world and beyond. Join us for a VR experience that makes the hidden, hidden no more.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/28/202610:30am to 11:30amKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 
Note: this show time is reserved for family visitors (no large groups)

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: What is invisible, but makes things visible? Discover the hidden world of light. Through understanding light we can learn so much about our world and beyond. Join us for a VR experience that makes the hidden, hidden no more.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/28/202612:00pm to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: What is invisible, but makes things visible? Discover the hidden world of light. Through understanding light we can learn so much about our world and beyond. Join us for a VR experience that makes the hidden, hidden no more.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/28/20261:30pm to 2:30pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: What is invisible, but makes things visible? Discover the hidden world of light. Through understanding light we can learn so much about our world and beyond. Join us for a VR experience that makes the hidden, hidden no more.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/28/20263:00pm to 4:00pmKristine Heinen

Teachers! Bring research happening here in South Dakota to your classrooms through hands-on lesson plans. Dr. Chris Anderson of the USD Biology Department researches chameleon feeding and has partnered with the South Dakota Discovery Center and educators to bring  his research to the classroom. Chameleons make great phenomena for learning about force, energy, habitats, adaptations and more! 

This hybrid professional development is a practicum, meaning that part of the learning time is to implement and reflect upon one of the lessons. We will meet for one day together to learn from Dr. Anderson and the team. Participants will implement one or more of the lesson in their classrooms by early December. We will reconvene in December for a share-out of what worked, what to change and what to add.



Details
Dates: In person - July 30 8:30am - 4:30pm CT. Remote Convening - Saturday Dec 5 10am - 12:30pm CT (TBC)
Location: In person - Sioux Falls USD campus
Cost: Free
Credit: 1 (pending)
Stipend: $400 paid in two segments
Audience: Grade 5-12 educators

To Register go to Register for Chameleon Feeding PD
more info...		7/30/20268:30am to 4:30pm

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: What is invisible, but makes things visible? Discover the hidden world of light. Through understanding light we can learn so much about our world and beyond. Join us for a VR experience that makes the hidden, hidden no more.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/30/202610:30am to 11:30amKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 
Note: this show time is reserved for family visitors (no large groups)

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: What is invisible, but makes things visible? Discover the hidden world of light. Through understanding light we can learn so much about our world and beyond. Join us for a VR experience that makes the hidden, hidden no more.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/30/202612:00pm to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: What is invisible, but makes things visible? Discover the hidden world of light. Through understanding light we can learn so much about our world and beyond. Join us for a VR experience that makes the hidden, hidden no more.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/30/20261:30pm to 2:30pmKristine Heinen

Join Summer Science Shows with STEM Educator Ms. Kris; free with admission! 

Show Length: 30-minute class, 30-minute activity
Description: What is invisible, but makes things visible? Discover the hidden world of light. Through understanding light we can learn so much about our world and beyond. Join us for a VR experience that makes the hidden, hidden no more.

With four showings each day, pick your preferred time to visit!
Families, groups, walk-ins, and reservations are all welcome.
more info...		7/30/20263:00pm to 4:00pmKristine Heinen

What makes things go up? Rockets...

Spring Little Explorers is a combination of our beloved Little Explorers Nature Preschool and the Itty Bitty Einsteins class model. Classes are geared toward explorers between the ages of 3-5 and their families. Explore the science of nature and the nature of science through hands-on experiences and STEM journals together.

Fees must be paid at the front desk on the day of class.
SDDC Member: FREE
Nonmember: $4 per family group + general admission fees 
more info...		8/1/202610:00am to 11:00amKristine Heinen

Join movie screenings in our portable planetarium; free with admission thanks to the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club! Stop in for one, or catch a triple feature screening of space exploration! From the cosmic history of Orion and Artemis as stellar objects, to unmanned rovers on the Martian surface, delve deep into different aspects of NASA's Artemis project. 

Runtime: 9 minutes 14 seconds
Target Audience: 4+
Description: Finding Patterns: In ancient Greece, Orion was a mighty but not particularly popular hunter, but his constellation shines brightly—a familiar shape to people around the world. Why did the goddess Artemis immortalize him in the sky?  Also screening is the epilogue fulldome film of the One Sky Project. Each short film represents the perspective of a different culture or Indigenous society from around the globe. Each film stands alone as a short story or in combination as a longer narrative — organized around themes of "Finding Patterns" and developing tools, or as we say, "To Seek Far."

Journey Beyond the Known 360-degree planetarium movie may vary depending on the audience present.
Please be aware that our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
more info...		8/3/202610:30am to 11:00amAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join movie screenings in our portable planetarium; free with admission thanks to the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club! Stop in for one, or catch a triple feature screening of space exploration! From the cosmic history of Orion and Artemis as stellar objects, to unmanned rovers on the Martian surface, delve deep into different aspects of NASA's Artemis project. 

Runtime: 30 minutes
Target Audience: 12+
Description: Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio.

Journey Beyond the Known 360-degree planetarium movie may vary depending on the audience present.
Please be aware that our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
more info...		8/3/20261:30pm to 2:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join movie screenings in our portable planetarium; free with admission thanks to the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club! Stop in for one, or catch a triple feature screening of space exploration! From the cosmic history of Orion and Artemis as stellar objects, to unmanned rovers on the Martian surface, delve deep into different aspects of NASA's Artemis project.  

Runtime: 10 minutes, 25 seconds
Target Audience: 6+
Description: NASA's fleet of Mars robotic explorers are paving the way for human exploration of the Solar System in the coming decades. Generate excitement for space agencies like NASA, ESA and the UK Space Agency - as humanity prepares for a monumental journey to Mars!

Journey Beyond the Known 360-degree planetarium movie may vary depending on the audience present.
Please be aware that our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
more info...		8/3/20263:30pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Did you know rocks can GLOW? Meet the Discovery Pod's Rock Star volunteer Robin to get close up with rocks, fossils, and more! Enjoy free take home goodies.
more info...		8/5/20262:00pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

more info...		8/7/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Journey Beyond the Known of constellations, moons, deep space objects, or even aliens! 
more info...		8/8/202611:00am to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Join movie screenings in our portable planetarium; free with admission thanks to the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club! Stop in for one, or catch a triple feature screening of space exploration! From the cosmic history of Orion and Artemis as stellar objects, to unmanned rovers on the Martian surface, delve deep into different aspects of NASA's Artemis project. 

Runtime: 9 minutes 14 seconds
Target Audience: 4+
Description: Finding Patterns: In ancient Greece, Orion was a mighty but not particularly popular hunter, but his constellation shines brightly—a familiar shape to people around the world. Why did the goddess Artemis immortalize him in the sky?  Also screening is the epilogue fulldome film of the One Sky Project. Each short film represents the perspective of a different culture or Indigenous society from around the globe. Each film stands alone as a short story or in combination as a longer narrative — organized around themes of "Finding Patterns" and developing tools, or as we say, "To Seek Far."

Journey Beyond the Known 360-degree planetarium movie may vary depending on the audience present.
Please be aware that our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
more info...		8/17/202610:30am to 11:00amAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join movie screenings in our portable planetarium; free with admission thanks to the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club! Stop in for one, or catch a triple feature screening of space exploration! From the cosmic history of Orion and Artemis as stellar objects, to unmanned rovers on the Martian surface, delve deep into different aspects of NASA's Artemis project. 

Runtime: 30 minutes
Target Audience: 12+
Description: Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio.

Journey Beyond the Known 360-degree planetarium movie may vary depending on the audience present.
Please be aware that our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
more info...		8/17/20261:30pm to 2:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join movie screenings in our portable planetarium; free with admission thanks to the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club! Stop in for one, or catch a triple feature screening of space exploration! From the cosmic history of Orion and Artemis as stellar objects, to unmanned rovers on the Martian surface, delve deep into different aspects of NASA's Artemis project.  

Runtime: 10 minutes, 25 seconds
Target Audience: 6+
Description: NASA's fleet of Mars robotic explorers are paving the way for human exploration of the Solar System in the coming decades. Generate excitement for space agencies like NASA, ESA and the UK Space Agency - as humanity prepares for a monumental journey to Mars!

Journey Beyond the Known 360-degree planetarium movie may vary depending on the audience present.
Please be aware that our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
more info...		8/17/20263:30pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

more info...		8/21/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join movie screenings in our portable planetarium; free with admission thanks to the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club! Stop in for one, or catch a triple feature screening of space exploration! From the cosmic history of Orion and Artemis as stellar objects, to unmanned rovers on the Martian surface, delve deep into different aspects of NASA's Artemis project. 

Runtime: 9 minutes 14 seconds
Target Audience: 4+
Description: Finding Patterns: In ancient Greece, Orion was a mighty but not particularly popular hunter, but his constellation shines brightly—a familiar shape to people around the world. Why did the goddess Artemis immortalize him in the sky?  Also screening is the epilogue fulldome film of the One Sky Project. Each short film represents the perspective of a different culture or Indigenous society from around the globe. Each film stands alone as a short story or in combination as a longer narrative — organized around themes of "Finding Patterns" and developing tools, or as we say, "To Seek Far."

Journey Beyond the Known 360-degree planetarium movie may vary depending on the audience present.
Please be aware that our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
more info...		8/31/202610:30am to 11:00amAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join movie screenings in our portable planetarium; free with admission thanks to the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club! Stop in for one, or catch a triple feature screening of space exploration! From the cosmic history of Orion and Artemis as stellar objects, to unmanned rovers on the Martian surface, delve deep into different aspects of NASA's Artemis project. 

Runtime: 30 minutes
Target Audience: 12+
Description: Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio.

Journey Beyond the Known 360-degree planetarium movie may vary depending on the audience present.
Please be aware that our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
more info...		8/31/20261:30pm to 2:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Join movie screenings in our portable planetarium; free with admission thanks to the Pierre-Fort Pierre Kiwanis Club! Stop in for one, or catch a triple feature screening of space exploration! From the cosmic history of Orion and Artemis as stellar objects, to unmanned rovers on the Martian surface, delve deep into different aspects of NASA's Artemis project.  

Runtime: 10 minutes, 25 seconds
Target Audience: 6+
Description: NASA's fleet of Mars robotic explorers are paving the way for human exploration of the Solar System in the coming decades. Generate excitement for space agencies like NASA, ESA and the UK Space Agency - as humanity prepares for a monumental journey to Mars!

Journey Beyond the Known 360-degree planetarium movie may vary depending on the audience present.
Please be aware that our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.
more info...		8/31/20263:30pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Did you know rocks can GLOW? Meet the Discovery Pod's Rock Star volunteer Robin to get close up with rocks, fossils, and more! Enjoy free take home goodies.
more info...		9/2/20262:00pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

more info...		9/4/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Journey Beyond the Known of constellations, moons, deep space objects, or even aliens! 
more info...		9/12/202611:00am to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

more info...		9/18/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

more info...		10/2/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Did you know rocks can GLOW? Meet the Discovery Pod's Rock Star volunteer Robin to get close up with rocks, fossils, and more! Enjoy free take home goodies.
more info...		10/7/20262:00pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Journey Beyond the Known of constellations, moons, deep space objects, or even aliens! 
more info...		10/10/202611:00am to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

more info...		10/16/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Did you know rocks can GLOW? Meet the Discovery Pod's Rock Star volunteer Robin to get close up with rocks, fossils, and more! Enjoy free take home goodies.
more info...		11/4/20262:00pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

more info...		11/6/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Journey Beyond the Known of constellations, moons, deep space objects, or even aliens! 
more info...		11/14/202611:00am to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

more info...		11/19/202610:00am to 5:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Best For Last: November 19, 2026

Get your ticket to our biggest celebration of hands-on science education!

Every dollar raised supports staff and activities in the SDDC Exhibit Hall, a science playground for ALL to enjoy! Join the generations of children, and adults, who have grown up with greater access to hands-on learning and fun!

The Best for Last reverse raffle takes place on November 19, 2025. You get to enjoy delicious local vittles and chances to win fabulous prizes, including a 1 in 252 chance at $10,000. Fabulous odds!


more info...		11/19/20265:30pm to 8:00pm

more info...		11/26/202610:00am to 5:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Did you know rocks can GLOW? Meet the Discovery Pod's Rock Star volunteer Robin to get close up with rocks, fossils, and more! Enjoy free take home goodies.
more info...		12/2/20262:00pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

more info...		12/4/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Journey Beyond the Known of constellations, moons, deep space objects, or even aliens! 
more info...		12/12/202611:00am to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

more info...		12/18/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

more info...		12/24/202610:00am to 5:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

more info...		12/25/202610:00am to 5:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff
Bioinspired Fluid Dynamics Research Experience for Teachers and Students
Dates to be arranged with Dr Basu.



The Biomedical and Bioinspired Fluid Dynamics Lab (Basu Lab), directed by Dr. Saikat Basu at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at South Dakota State University, is inviting high school teachers and students to participate in their NSF CAREER-funded project. The topic is on respiratory fluid mechanics and how art could be incorporated in biophysics modeling studies. Participants will spend 3 days on SDSU's campus. Teachers will create a learning module based on the experience.



Recruitment asks:

- We are looking for Science teachers (with interest in integrating art with cutting-edge biophysics research) at the high schools in the region, with preference for institutions in the Tribal reservations.​

- Time commitment: 3-4 days in Summer (specific schedule is flexible, we will pick the mutually best possible week during June/July/Early August)​

- Please contact Dr. Saikat Basu by March 31, 2025, at: Saikat.Basu@sdstate.edu ​



What we expect to achieve:​

- The teacher will bring around approximately 3 students to Brookings and work on projects described.​

- The learning module developed from the camp activities could be shared with the students at the home institution.​

- We will also develop a poster outlining the experience of the workshop days​

- The students can present the poster at regional/local science fairs​



Benefits: ​

- $1000 stipend for each teacher

- Reimbursement for other expenses and covered accommodation and meals​

- Small stipends on the scale of $100 for each student participant​

- SDSU certificates for each student participant​

- Long-term mentorship for the student participants



To indicate your interest, please email Saikat.Basu@sdstate.edu ​. Include your name and teaching position. OR complete this registration form and your information will be sent to Dr. Basu.
more info...		Coming Soon...

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