The Staerkel Planetarium's 50' projection dome is the second largest in the state of Illinois. The Carl Zeiss star projector displays 7600 stars, the Sun, Moon, and planets on a 50-foot hemispheric screen. The dome seats 144. The planetarium is open through the week 8am-4pm for school and civic groups. The schedule and show descriptions can be found on the web site.
Rental rates are available.
Drive the campus solar system model that winds its way around the college grounds. Parkland College 2400 W. Bradley Ave. The historic 1914 Orpheum Theatre is home to a hands-on children's science museum. Designed by Rapp and Rapp of Chicago, the theater is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These exhibits encourage children to explore science at their own pace in an informal setting.