Event · STEM & discovery

October Star Party at the Bell Museum

When

Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 PM–8:30 PM

Where

Bell Museum2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St Paul, MN 55113Open in Google Maps ↗

Ages

Recommended for all ages

Cost

Free

Organizer

Bell Museum, University of Minnesota

Free evening star party at the Bell Museum on Friday, October 16, 2026, 7:00-8:30 pm. Telescopes are set up outside to observe deep-space objects (weather permitting); inside, the astronomy team highlights the night sky with short free planetarium shows (first-come, first-served; pick up a planetarium ticket at the front desk) and hands-on activities. This party explores NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Drop in any time; rain or shine. Registration requested via Eventbrite for updates. Parking $6 in the museum lot, or free shuttle from UMN lots 171 and 175 in Falcon Heights.