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.
Our staff is absolutely jazzed over this piece! Grainger, generally known for their industrial supplies and equipment, have a series of articles on their Grainger Know How page about people and places who make and run big, singular things. Many of these articles have videos that show the real behind the scenes work that these…
Join us for Yerkes’ Inaugural Star Party on the lawn! We are excited to host our first event of the year! This rain or shine event will take place March 17th from 6:30-9:30 PM. There will be an array of activities including telescopes on the South lawn, a Messier Marathon, a Space Radio live broadcast,…
Witness The World’s Tallest Glass Tree Live at Yerkes Observatory in December 2022 and Beyond!
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…
Big news from Travel Wisconsin! Yerkes Observatory was selected as a film site for an upcoming multi-state commercial. After several scouting visits, Travel Wisconsin’s film crew of thirty people spent July 25th filming a wonderful family walking into Observatory, up the grand staircase, and into the Great Refractor Dome. Then they filmed the family in…