Holiday Season 2008

Here are some ongoing activities for families to enjoy this holiday season!

"Half-Pint Space Show"

Dates: 06/25/2008 - 12/30/2008 | Time: 12 pm. | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Union Station Kansas City, Gottlieb Planetarium, 30 W Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.

In conjunction with Thursday’s Half-Pint Science program in Science City, the Half-Pint Planetarium show will give kindergarteners and preschoolers a friendly and non-scary introduction into how the theater works, and what kinds of shows they’ll see...

Admission: Included with a Union Station Round Trip or Express Ticket on the days shows are available. Tickets can also be purchased separately for $6.50.


"Star of Wonder"

Dates: 11/28/2008 - 12/31/2008 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Union Station Kansas City, Gottlieb Planetarium, 30 W Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.

For years, astronomers have used physics and geometry to help historians and archeologists in determining the dates of great historic events. Using math, science and observation, is it possible to roll back time and identify the star that was seen ...

Admission: Included with a Union Station Round Trip or Express Ticket on the days shows are available. Tickets can also be purchased separately for $6.50.