Celebrate the Holidays at the EcoTarium!
December 24 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Free Admission Day: Celebrate the Holidays at The EcoTarium
December 24, 2024
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
December in New England brings an abundance of colorful lights, chilly weather, and over 21 globally recognized holidays. To celebrate the season, the EcoTarium is opening its doors to the community on December 24 with FREE admission for all from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Come explore seasonal programs like Animals in Winter and Snowflake Symmetry, then experience a planetarium program and a behind-the-scenes otter encounter!
Members of the EcoTarium can enjoy a free planetarium program or movie during this event. Tickets will be available first come, first served at the Information Desk until shows are sold out. The Alden Planetarium seats approximately 80 guests. Planetarium tickets for non-members will also be for sale at the Information Desk.
Members will also receive an additional 10% off in the museum gift store (for a total of 20%).
Admission is FREE for all ages—from Worcester and beyond!
Schedule
• 10:30 am — One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure (Planetarium full-dome movie)*
• 10:45 am — Science Discovery: Animals in Winter
• 11:15 am — Passport to the Universe (Planetarium full-dome movie)*
• 11:15 am — Animal Discovery
• 12:00 pm — Otter Encounter*
• 12:00 pm — Science Discovery: Heat Vision – See the Unseen
• 12:45 pm — Global Soundscapes: Mission to Record the Earth
(Educator-led program in the Planetarium)*
• 1:30 pm — Science Discovery: Snowflake Symmetry
• 2:15 pm — Astronomy Live! (Educator-led program in the Planetarium)*
*requires a separate ticket, not included with admission
Ongoing Activities
Winter Tracking
Tabletop Ice “Fishing”
Details
Date:
December 24
Time:
10:00 am – 3:00 pm