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As Yerkes has become a space at the confluence of culture, art, and science, we have so much going on. From our speaker series to our roster of tours to our star parties, keep up to date by getting on our email list, following us on social media, and visiting us in person. We're forever evolving into a place of diverse programs for kids and adults alike. Writers, artists, sculptors, photographers, musicians, engineers, chemists, tech innovators, and astronomers are collaborating to understand how science inspires the arts and how the arts inspire cosmic discovery. We're eager to work together at this epicenter of BIG IDEAS. What was a dormant institution a couple years ago and a construction site under full restoration just last year is now a vibrant place filled with enthusiasm, focus, and new voices in conversation. Discover what’s happening in Cobb & Hale's three domes and the junction of Olmsted ellipses. More importantly, discover how you can tap into the energy.

Solar Eclipse Open House

Join us for our Solar Eclipse Open House! We’ll have a livestream of the total eclipse, *solar observing outside if the weather is clear, family activities, presentations, and more for your family to enjoy. Want to learn more about solar eclipses before the event? Check out our solar eclipse page here! The Open House will…

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Islands of Brilliance & Yerkes Pull Together

Combining astronomy, history, science fiction, and animation, Yerkes’ collaboration with Milwaukee-based Islands of Brilliance offers students the opportunity to create their own exoplanets using real astronomical data. We can’t wait to welcome our first cohort of students in February and make Yerkes the backdrop for their creativity! Real Milwaukee Featured Our Upcoming Program

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Yerkes’ Dr. Bauer Featured on Looking Up

Deputy Director & Head of Science + Education Dr. Amanda Bauer did a lively and contemplative interview for Looking Up on Cincinnati Public Radio, WVXU in the NPR family. The host is astronomer Dean Regas who is the author of How to Teach Grown-Ups About Pluto and 100 Things to See in the Night Sky. He…

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Our Website’s New Science & Education Pages

Thank you for taking time to explore new paths on our website where we extend hands and minds to the universe for collaboration. Whether you’re an astronomer or scientist in any field of study, we’re open for ideas, communication, and research opportunities. If you’re a teacher or student, you will find this modern era of…

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Observatories in the Media: Halloween Edition

On tours I’ve given, I’ve often met guests who recommend books, shows, or podcasts to listen to. Recently, one guest suggested I listen to the Unwell Podcast because it sounded vaguely familiar to our story here at Yerkes. The podcast, Unwell: A Midwestern Gothic, is a storytelling podcast that takes place in the fictional town…

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