April 18th-21st*

Big Planetarium Shows

*Saturday April 20th our Planetarium will be at the Homestead Hills Elementary Young Child Resource Fair from 10am-1pm. Come join us and see our Planetarium in its mobile operation!

COGNiTiON’s April 2024 Interactive Planetarium Shows — This month our Cosmic Cadet interactive planetarium show will be taking your family on a trip to the 4th planet Mars, and for the advanced ‘Space Explorers’ (our Planetarium regulars) we will be visiting the expanse between and all the way to the Andromeda galaxy!

Tickets are $5 each (for ages 2+). Young children must have an adult in attendance. Tickets are available for purchase at the welcome desk, and showtimes can be seen in the link below:

Science and Discovery Center

Discover

COGNiTiON is an interactive science playground captivating the community and lifelong learners. Enjoy a hands-on center full of intimate exhibits that capture big ideas in creative ways!

  • Unique Animals to Hold

    Hedgehogs, guinea pigs, lizards, and more!

  • Maker Space Projects

    From STEM challenges to art projects to take home, there is something here to spark your inner maker!

  • STEM, Art, & Play for All Ages

    There is something here to engage the minds of everyone in your family. We encourage all ages to experience our center.

COGNiTiON is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. We count on our program fees and community donations to support the center.

Admission

Daily Admission

Per person ages 2 and older $9 Admission covers you for the whole day, you can leave and return.

Visit

Hours: Wed-Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 1pm-5pm

Special Spring Break Hours!

Mon 3/25--Sat 2/30 10:00-5:00, Sun 3/31 Closed for Easter

Mon 4/1— 10:00-5:00, Closed Tue 4/2

(Dates not listed will follow the regular schedule above in blue)

Scholarship Opportunity

Because of generous donors, we are able to offer memberships at half price.

Please apply if financial limitations would hinder participation.

Add Specials In the Earth and Space Lab!

Planetarium Show +$5

Experience interactive star tours, space exploration, and more!

Our new Planetarium offers another level of immersive adventures.

In-the-round viewing for up to 25 Cog guests per showing!

See showtimes. Tickets may be purchased ahead or at the door.

Virtual Reality +$5

Hands-on experiences such as simulated driving in traffic, flight, travel, space and more!

Whole day rotations currently on Saturdays and Sundays.

  • Check for VR workshops and additional VR exploration times under the Programs tab.


Please consider a Donation, or year end gift to help us expand minds and engage families during the darkest coldest months of the year.

“Creativity is intelligence having fun.”

— Albert Einstein.

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