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What is there to look forward to in the skies in 2021? Get out your brand-new calendars and take note of the celestial events of the coming year—including a “ring of fire” solar eclipse in June! Just like programs in the Planetarium, we’ll be able to take questions—this time through chat and comments. Recommended for

While much of the world went into “pause mode” in 2020, the planets kept moving in their orbits, robot space probe missions continued, and we still had to make sure the Space Station was well stocked with toilet paper and orange juice. 2021 will be even busier. In today’s show we’ll preview upcoming events in

In this week’s program, we’ll demonstrate a science project you can do with a friend, but only if that friend is at least 500 miles (800 kilometers) away. You’ll need someone you can connect with through video chat, as well as a printout of our project guide. Don’t worry, it’s simple and fun! As always,

This is the first of a two-part program that will focus on constellations—bright ones and dim ones, famous and not-so-famous ones. Do you know how many constellations there are? Do you know about the three kinds of constellations? If you had to make a constellation, what would you create? Just like programs in the Planetarium,

This is the second of a two-part program that will focus on constellations—bright ones and dim ones, famous and not-so-famous ones. Do you know how many constellations there are? Do you know about the three kinds of constellations? If you had to make a constellation, what would you create? Just like programs in the Planetarium,

Join us for the second in our series of family programs exploring artworks on view through the five senses! This program is all about sound. Close your eyes: what can you hear right now? Then, open your eyes and look at an image: what do you hear when you are by water or the ocean?

Using your photo as a guide, create a self-portrait in the colors of the landscape of your birthplace. Then collage your drawing onto a background—real or imagined—that looks like that special landscape. This workshop is designed by Teaching Artist-in-Residence Julia Santos Solomon and led by Junior Docents. Supplies: Use a photo of yourself, a large

Join Teaching Artist-in-Residence Julia Santos Solomon in her studio for a hands-on lesson in the construction of a landscape that speaks to you. Bring a large-format image of your choice from a magazine, calendar, or the like, and analyze its elements and composition along with the artist. Then, paint it in full color on a

What do people want to know about Glenview? Docents discuss what visitors are particularly interested in, and dig into those questions, while exploring what continues to inspire them about Glenview, taking us into one restored room at a time.

…is encouraged. Recommended for ages 8+. Strollers are not permitted in Glenview. Please note, the Billiard Room is temporarily closed. *Please note, Glenview Holiday Tours are offered Thursdays & Fridays…