This planetarium includes science halls and exhibits that highlight electricity, magnetism, optics and astronomy. Many of the exhibits encourage visitor experimentation and most are geared to children and adults with limited understanding of optical science and astronomy. The theater presents various science and cultural shows as well as laser light shows. Flandrau is located on the campus of the University of Arizona, at the corner of Cherry Avenue and University Blvd. The center is open Monday through Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Thursday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Location:
1601 E University Blvd., Tucson Arizona 85721
Telephone
520-621-7827
Other Science nearby:
(Oracle) Biosphere 2 Center
(Tucson) Coronado National Forest
(Tucson) Kitt Peak National Observatory
(Tucson) NOAO/Kitt Peak Visitor Center
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02/21 Coming to The Tucson area
National Festival of the West Scottsdale AZ March21-24 Nation Festival of the West is the country's largest celebration of the Old West and the American Cowboy.
Arizona Renaissance Festival Apache Junction AZ March30-31 In addition to village street and pathway events, the Festival has twelve stages of ongoing shows performing every half-hour. From the daily opening ceremony to the closing cannon shot, every Festival minute and every Festival acre is filled with mirth, merriment and marketplace exhibitions.
Marana Main Street Festival Marana AZ April6 Located downtown at Marana Main Street and Civic Center Drive, between the Marana Municipal Complex and the Marana Health Center. There will be:
Kids activities,
Entertainment,
Food,
Vendors,
Bed races,
Concert (Saturday night),
Pancake breakfast (Sunday), and
RV boondocking (Friday-Sunday).
10th Annual Polish Festival Phoenix AZ April13-14 Authentic Polish food, beef, raffle, live entertainment, fun activities for kids.
Prickly Pear Festival Superior AZ August24 The historic copper mining town of Superior hosts a new prickly pear festival featuring a morning “how to pick and juice ‘em” class by Jean Groen.
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