Looking for a fun, yet educational weekend activity thatbrwill entertain the whole family? Venture over to Perot Museum to learn morebrabout the final frontier. This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Perot willbrhost Discovery Day: Space to get kidsbrexcited about the great beyond.
Kids can participate in a day full of astronaut trainingbrcamp activities on the outdoor plaza along with tons of space-inspiredbrhappenings spread throughout the museum. You can learn more about the NASAbrrovers located on Mars while also testing out your driving skills in abrMars-themed obstacle course. Patrons can also participate in robotic armbrchallenges, rocket launching, crater drops and much more.
The day's shows include planetarium displays presented by thebrFrontiers of Flight Museum and stellar performances presented by the DallasbrChildren's Theater. You can also dabble in creating out-of-this-world art bybrdesigning a space mission badge with the TECH Truck or a constellation stationbror planetary sketch with Oil and Cotton. Little ones can also take part in thebrfun at the toddler takeover table.
The day is inspired by one of the museum's travellingbrexhibition, Journey to Space. The exhibit lets patrons walk through abrrecreation of the International Space Station module Destiny. It makes you feelbrlike you are transported out to the real thing. If you can't make it out thisbrweekend, be sure to come out while its in town for its run, which ends May 6,br2018.
Stop by the lobby on your way out to enjoy a steaming cupbrfrom the gourmet hot chocolate bar for $3. So come out in your favorite spacebrgarb or astronaut ensemble and join in on the fun!