Cosmic Celebration: Winter Solstice

Celebrate the shortest day of the year in a BIG way at the Clay Center! This family-friendly event is packed with exciting winter activities and captivating shows that explore the science and magic of the shortest day of the year.

What to Expect✨:

Interactive Discovery Carts (Various Times)
Explore the fascinating science behind the solstice with hands-on discovery carts stationed throughout the museum. Learn, play, and uncover the secrets of the season!

Winter Solstice Group Coloring Sheet (ALL DAY)
Get creative and connect with your community as we bring a giant Winter Solstice masterpiece to life, one colorful stroke at a time.

Aurora Watercolor Workshop (11:00 - 1:00 & 2:00 - 4:00)
Capture the beauty of the northern lights! Head to the Juliet Art Museum to craft your own stunning Aurora Watercolor to cherish forever.

🌌Caperton Planetarium & Theater Schedule:

10:30 AM Magic Tree House
11:00 AM Planetary Portraits*
12:00 PM Worlds Beyond Earth
1:00 PM Planetary Portraits*
2:00 PM The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness
3:00 PM Planetary Portraits*
4:00 PM The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness

*Planetary Portraits Shows: Enjoy three captivating shows throughout the day, with a special Winter Solstice edition.

This event is free with museum admission.

Note: All Caperton Planetarium & Theater show tickets may be purchased as an add-on to museum admission, or as “show only” tickets that do not allow access to the museums. Tickets may be purchased at the Clay Center Box Office.