Fun with optics

Sunday, May 17, 2026•10:00 AM

Explore basic optics principles with local experts and enthusiasts at the free, hands-on activity tables inside Flandrau. Plus venture through the new exhibit, Mysteries of the Cosmos: Life in the Universe.

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Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium

Located right on the University of Arizona campus, this center has served as a staple for generations of locals and alumni. It functions as a key educational landmark for the community to explore scientific wonders.story_potoo

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1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721

Closed now

• Opens 10:00 AM

flandrau.org

+1 520-621-4516

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