Exciting public planetarium programs are offered at Takoma Park's own planetarium .
Astronomy is the oldest science and one of the few sciences that welcomes amateurs.
Astronomyis one of the few sciences accessible to any inquiring mind. Come to a public planetarium program and explore the universe with us. Everyone who looks up at the stars with wonder is an astronomer. May. This is an academic institution so there are a few holidays like Thanksgiving and aroundChristmas and new year's day when the entire institution is closed. Special Summer Planetarium Programs when the planetarium is closed to the public, like teacher workshops and courses for grade school students.