This Little Known, Hands-On Museum In Kentucky Is Fun For The Whole Family
By Andrea Limke|Published July 20, 2017
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
Eastern Kentucky is known for its beautiful landscape and plethora of outdoor activity, but did you know that there is a museum, nestled in the city of Prestonsburg? The East Kentucky Science Center and Planetarium is an interactive museum where your entire family can learn and enjoy time together at both the traveling exhibits and space-oriented shows.
Located on the campus of Big Sandy Community and Technical College, the East Kentucky Science Center and Planetarium (EKSC) is a crucial part of the education system in the Eastern part of the state. It's a popular field trip and school-based destination, but it is also open to the public and is a great way to spend a few hours as a family.
The center is open Tuesday - Friday from 1pm to 4pm and on Saturdays from Noon to 4pm. There are interactive activities for the kids and plenty of learning experiences for everyone.
The museum itself is somewhat small, but now through August the center is hosting the Hubble Traveling Exhibit. The 2,200-square-foot exhibit immerses visitors in the magnificence and mystery of the Hubble Space Telescope and definitely adds a unique experience to the museum.
The highlight of the center and the main reason to visit is definitely the planetarium. This immersion experience will take you into space with one of their shows and it also features a variety of laser shows set to classic, popular music. They are both informative and entertaining for the entire family. The planetarium show takes place at 2pm during the week and 12:30pm and 2pm on Saturdays. The laser show is at 3:15pm Tuesday through Saturday.
This little known attraction in Eastern Kentucky is providing an excellent home base for science and math education in the area, while also opening its doors to the public. If you're in the area and need something to do for a bit, check out a show and learn a thing or two at one of the most technologically advanced planetariums in the country.
Did you know about the East Kentucky Science Center and Planetarium? Share your experience with us in the comments! For more information on the current Hubble Traveling Exhibit that is there through August, check out the video below. The center is located at One Bert T Combs Dr. Prestonsburg, Kentucky, 41653. You can find more information on their website here or their Facebook page here.
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