Small Town Universe paints an intimate and captivating portrait of life in Green Bank, West Virginia, home the world's most sensitive radio telescope and the only town in the United States where Wi-Fi and cell phones are banned.

Join us for an illuminating journey through the fascinating phases of a star's life. This presentation is perfect for any individual who has a deep interest in astrophysics and astronomy. This presentation is led by our Planetarium and Science Educator, Shannon Silverman who studies high-energy astrophysics, with a particular focus on neutron stars.

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.

NASA Day at the Clay Center!

Join us as we celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Chuck Yeager, the pioneering test pilot who became the first human to break the sound barrier.

What’s it like living near a penguin breeding colony in Antarctica? Join Marshall University biology professor Dr. Herman Mays in conversation with wildlife biologist Jean Pennycook for a hybrid presentation about the extreme terrain and extraordinary wildlife of the Polar Regions.