Stars to Shine During Museum Event

Visitors to the San Bernardino County Museum will have a chance to see stars Aug. 20.

The museum's Education Division will be offering six 30-minute presentations in the StarLab inflatable planetarioum to visitors starting at noon.

“Visitors feel the same awe looking at stars and constellations within the StarLab planetarium as they do looking at the sky,” said Jolene Redvale, the museum’s curator of education, in a news release. “Most people are familiar with Orion and the Big Dipper. At our star shows, visitors will learn how those two constellations fit into the traditions of the Navajo Indian people.”

Seating for each show is limited to the first 25 participants for program. Tickets for the presentations will be available beginning at 9 a.m. at the museum's front desk, and are $1, plus regular museum admission.

The programs are suited for families and children older than 4. Shows are set to begin at noon, 12:45, 1:30, 2:45, 3:30 and 4:15 p.m.

The San Bernardino County Museum is at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $8 for adults, $6 for military members and seniors, $5 for students, and $4 for children ages 5 to 12. Children younger than 5 and Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.sbcountymuseum.org.