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Space Age

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We have a range of talks and tours to accompany the exhibition.

For events that need pre-booking please call 0114 278 2655.
 
Curator’s Talk and Tour
Friday 9 May, 1-1.30pm

Discover more about the exhibition and take a guided tour with curator Alistair McLean.
Free, no need to book
 
Alien Influences
Wednesday 11 June, 1pm-1.45pm

Join Alistair McLean, Curator of Natural History, for an illustrated talk as he explores the biological inspiration behind the extra-terrestrials of film and literature.
Free, please book in advance
 
Sol Day
Saturday 21 June, 12-6pm

Celebrate the summer solstice with Sheffield Astronomical Society in a day of talks, events and activities - sunshine permitting!
Free, no need to book
 
Tour of the Planets
Thursday 26 June, 7-8.30pm

An illustrated planetary talk presented by Sheffield Astronomical Society.
Free, please book in advance
 
3D Astronomy
Saturday 12 July, 1-2.30pm

A family-friendly talk on astronomy, using three dimensional glasses to look at pictures of the earth, the planets and space itself, presented by Sheffield Astronomical Society.
Free, please book in advance
 
Tour of the Cosmos
Thursday 31 July, 7pm - 8.30pm

An illustrated talk on the stars of the visible universe presented by Sheffield Astronomical Society.
Free, please book in advance
 
Lives of Stars
Thursday 21 August, 7pm - 8.30pm

An illustrated talk on how stars are born, live and ultimately die, presented by Sheffield Astronomical Society.
Free, please book in advance