Discover what’s new in the universe from the people making it happen!

Join a local astronomy expert in the Alden Planetarium and dive into the latest discoveries in the grandest science of all. Every month, a researcher from the Worcester area will come to the EcoTarium to discuss their work — everything from Martian water to astrophotography and from community science to space telescopes. Come back each month to learn more about our cosmic hometown!

Upcoming Speakers

Saturday, December 13
Saturday, January 10: Supriya Chakrabarti, UMass Lowell
Saturday, February 14: Kazunori Akiyama, Haystack Observatory
Saturday, March 14: Ye Lu, WPI
Saturday, April 11
Saturday, May 9: Andrew Couperus, Smith College
Saturday, June 13: Mary Knapp, Haystack Observatory
Tickets
  • Time: Second Saturday of every month, 5:00 pm.
  • Duration: Approximately 40 minutes.
  • Age Range: All ages are welcome. Recommended 15+
  • Cost: $6 per person for members, $7 for non-members. General museum admission will not be charged for attendees arriving after 4:30 pm on Speaker Series days.
  • Location: Alden Planetarium.
Program Information
  • Cancellation Policy: Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the EcoTarium.
  • COVID-19 Policy: We recommend all guests ages 2+ wear a mask inside the Planetarium. The EcoTarium can provide masks for all space travelers who would like one.