Science and Technology
Duluth-area planetarium shows, eclipse-watching parties, science lectures, factory tours and other stuff for brainiacs.
17 events found.
Science and Technology
Events
Free
Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 7:00pm – 7:00pm
Wonderstruck Wednesdays Planetarium Show
Explore the wonders of the cosmos at the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium during free shows on Wonderstruck Wednesdays. November Schedule: Nov. 4 – Exploring the November Sky Nov.…
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Free
Lake Superior Estuarium is open every Friday and on the first Saturday of each month during the fall. A special activity is planned for each open Saturday. The…
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Free – $8
Fri, Nov 13, 2026, 7:00pm – 7:00pm
Cosmic Tour: Journey through the Solar System
All aboard the MWAP spaceship — it’s almost time for liftoff. Sit back and enjoy the Journey Through the Solar System as you fly around the canyons on…
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Free – $8
Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Did an Asteroid REALLY Kill the Dinosaurs?
Did a space rock six miles wide really slam into the Earth 66 million years ago and wipe out 75 percent of all living plants and animals, including…
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Free
Whether it’s cracked, torn, stained, missing a piece or just not working properly, broken things can be made good as new with the right skills and tools. WLSSD…
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Free – $8
Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Space Aliens: Looking for Life in the Universe
Marshall W Alworth Planetarium’s alien “experts” try to convince each other whether or not life exists beyond the Earth. Attendees can follow their astrobiology arguments from the ocean…
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$50
Tue, Nov 17, 2026, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Aces & Ales: Wings Up for Scouting
Attendees of this event can support the leaders of tomorrow, explore a World War II museum dedicated to Wisconsin’s legendary “Ace of Aces” pilot, sample suds from across…
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Tue, Nov 24, 2026, 7:47am – 7:47am
Full Beaver Moon
November’s full Moon reaches its moment of fullness at 8:53 a.m., but it is not visible in Duluth at that time because the moon sets at 7:47 a.m.…
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“Don’t panic, it’s only a test.” Duluth’s emergency sirens sound off at roughly 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.
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Free
Lake Superior Estuarium is open every Friday and on the first Saturday of each month during the fall. A special activity is planned for each open Saturday. The…
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Mon, Dec 21, 2026, 2:49pm – 2:49pm
Winter Solstice 2026
It’s the northern hemisphere’s shortest day and longest night of the year. No matter where you live on Earth, the solstice happens at the same instant: Dec. 21…
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Wed, Dec 23, 2026, 7:28pm – 7:28pm
Full Cold Moon
December’s full Moon reaches its moment of fullness at 7:28 p.m. Qouth Farmers’ Almanac: “During this month the winter cold fastens its grip, and nights are at their…
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Tue, Feb 16, 2027, 9:00am – 6:00pm
Duluth Energy Design Conference & Expo 2027
The fourth annual Duluth Energy Design Concepts conference is focused on the specific training and professional development needs of the region’s building, design and energy sectors. The agenda…
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Sat, Mar 20, 2027, 3:25pm – 3:25pm
Vernal Equinox 2027
Day and night are of approximately equal duration all over the planet on this day. The official Central Standard Time moment of spring equinox in the northern hemisphere…
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Mon, Jun 21, 2027, 9:10am – 9:10am
Summer Solstice 2027
Summer solstice occurs when the Earth’s rotational axis is most inclined toward the star it orbits. The Sun reaches its highest position in the sky on this day,…
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Thu, Sep 23, 2027, 1:00am – 1:00am
Autumnal Equinox 2027
Day and night are of approximately equal duration all over the planet on the first day of the fall season. The official Central Standard Time moment of equinox…
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Tue, Dec 21, 2027, 8:41pm – 8:41pm
Winter Solstice 2027
It’s the northern hemisphere’s shortest day and longest night of the year. No matter where you live on Earth, the solstice happens at the same instant: Dec. 21…
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