IN-PERSON PROGRAMS

New requests for school year 2024-2025 are on hold.
Requests for Summer 2025 and school year 2025-2026 will open in late March.

Space mission simulations in our Challenger Learning Center offer K-12 groups and lifelong learners alike totally immersive, hands-on STEM education experiences that activate teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

boy sitting at Challenger Learning Center Mission Control station wearing a head set

screen shot of mars sand from a planetarium show

screenshot of city lights from inside the ISS

During interactive planetarium programs in the Framingham State Planetarium, learners enjoy full-dome films and engage in presentations on a wide range of earth and space science topics.

Interested groups can schedule Challenger Learning Center mission simulations and planetarium programs individually, or combine a mission simulation and planetarium program at a discounted rate.

A 10% discount is applied to every 4 in-person programs booked. Program fees for in-person programs can be found here.

Mission simulation bundles with different planets and space craft

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