Hours & Directions

MON, TUE: Closed

WED & THU : 10am - 5pm

FRI & SAT : 10am - 10pm

SUN : 10am - 5pm

Touch the Sun


 


New Exhibit Now Open

Sunspots... Magnetism... Solar Storms!

Bask in the light of our Sun in all its electromagnetic glory - but beware of its explosive nature! Explore awe-inspiring real-time images from space; get hands-on with sunspots, magnetism and solar storms; and see how the Sun’s bluster touches us here on Earth.

"a Sun-sational Show"!
- Bay Area ABC News

The Touch the Sun exhibition is based upon work supported by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration under Grant No. NNX12AE29G issued through the Education & Public Outreach for Earth & Space Science (EPOESS) Program.

To learn more about our dynamic Sun, continue your exploration at these sites: