7p – November 10, 2023 – One Presentation Only! - Tickets Must Be Purchased Ahead of Time - Sorry, No Walk Ins Bays Mountain Planetarium is excited to host Paul Curnow for this single, special, live evening presentation. Paul is an astronomy lecturer at the Adelaide Planetarium in South Australia and an expert on the Australian […]
Remember your veteran friend or family member by participating in a Bays Mountain Yoga Hike. This hike features a 2-mile, out and back portion of the Lake Road and Azalea Trails that will take approximately 70 minutes, yoga included. The amphitheater and other stops along the way are utilized to teach standing yoga poses that […]
StarWatch Night viewing (StarWatch) is held each Saturday in the months of March, April, October & November, starting at dusk at the observatories. If poor weather, an alternate live presentation will occur in the planetarium theater. If good weather, visitors will be able to see celestial objects like the Moon, planets, star clusters, galaxies and […]
Join a ranger and learn the basics of winter tree ID! Meet us at the Herpetarium and we will take a short walk around the animal habitats. Cost is $3/person for non-members.
Have you ever wanted to get a pet snake? Join us in the Herpetarium for a beginner class in snake husbandry. Our expert staff will walk you through the basic equipment needed as well as helpful tips for taking care of your snake. You do not need to bring anything except questions. Pre-registration is required. […]
To celebrate the holidays, Bays Mountain Park will offer a fun-filled Partner Yoga class on December 2nd at 11 a.m. Join us for a unique class designed to provide opportunities to enhance communication between you and a partner or friend. At the same time, enjoy challenging your body in active poses that build strength, balance […]
Come celebrate the Christmas holiday season with us at Bays Mountain! All programs feature a special edition and holiday themed laser light show in the planetarium. Pair this with your choice of an owl prowl, barge ride, or natural wreath making workshop. Pre-registration is required for these programs. Laser Light Show: Celebrate the season under […]
For thousands of years, humans observed the light from the night sky with just their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the telescope revolutionized our knowledge of the optical Universe. In the 20th century, with the advent of rockets, it became possible to go above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe […]
For thousands of years, humans observed the light from the night sky with just their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the telescope revolutionized our knowledge of the optical Universe. In the 20th century, with the advent of rockets, it became possible to go above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe […]
“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss optical star projector instrument. Its fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and a pleasure to see. This live presentation is enhanced with additional content from our VELVET LED projectors for a wonderful, immersive experience. You don’t want […]
“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss optical star projector instrument. Its fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and a pleasure to see. This live presentation is enhanced with additional content from our VELVET LED projectors for a wonderful, immersive experience. You don’t want […]
For thousands of years, humans observed the light from the night sky with just their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the telescope revolutionized our knowledge of the optical Universe. In the 20th century, with the advent of rockets, it became possible to go above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe […]
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