Total Solar Eclipse Celebration
Experience a cosmic phenomenon like no other
April 6 — 8, 2024
Access to the event is included in general admission to Space Center Houston for these three days.
Make Space Center Houston your eclipse viewing destination! Learn about the science of solar eclipses with three days of interactive programming—all included in general admission.
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. This will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044. On April 8, all guests will receive a complimentary pair of eclipse glasses!
April 6th Schedule:
12 p.m. | Space Center Theater | Houston Youth Chamber Orchestra perform music inspired by the cosmos
2:15 p.m. | Destiny Theater | Special Presentation “How did the 1919 Eclipse help prove General Relativity?,” Dr. Yuri Bonder
3:30 p.m. | Destiny Theater | Presentación especial “¿Cómo ayudo el eclipse de 1919 a probar la relatividad general?,” Dr. Yuri Bonder
All Day
Interactive Community Mural by GONZO247 inspired by the phases of the eclipse
New presentations and hands-on labs about eclipses
Pop-up planetarium presentation
Eclipse merch for sale at Space Trader
Sun spotter telescopes for guests
April 7th Schedule:
All Day
Interactive Community Mural by GONZO247 inspired by the phases of the eclipse
New presentations and hands-on labs about eclipses
Pop-up planetarium presentation
Eclipse merch for sale at Space Trader
Sun spotter telescopes for guests
April 8th Schedule:
Eclipse
Only on April 8
Eclipse glasses giveaway
Eclipse and space expert lightning talks in Independence Plaza with emcee retired NASA astronaut Tony Antonelli
Make your own solar system bracelets with the University of Houston Clear Lake
Inflatable eclipse-themed maze for young explorers
Reserved members-only viewing area
Hands-on activities with the Houston Astronomical Society
Eclipse-themed snacks available in Independence Plaza
All Day
Interactive Community Mural by GONZO247 inspired by the phases of the eclipse
New presentations and hands-on labs about eclipses
Pop-up planetarium presentation
Eclipse merch for sale at Space Trader
Sun spotter telescopes for guests
DETAILS
Apr 6, 2024 to Apr 8, 2024
11:00 am - 08:00 pm
Event CategoriesFamily Event, Seasonal Events, Spring Event
ORGANIZER
VENUE
Space Center Houston 1601 E NASA Pkwy
Houston, 77058