[DSM-Iowa] Please Join Us: Experience the Cosmos – The James Webb Space Telescope Tactile Exhibit

[Helen Mejia]

Good evening everyone,
Please see below this cool opportunity that the library has obtained. I encourage everyone to make plans to check it out.
Helen

Helen Mejia, President
National Federation of the Blind of Iowa
hmejia at nfbi.org
(570) 983-7867

 

 
Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
https://iowalibrary.blog <https://iowalibrary.blog/>

PLEASE JOIN US FOR
Experience the Cosmos
The James Webb Space Telescope Tactile Exhibit
 
Experience the Cosmos offers audiences the chance to engage with deep space through touch, sound, and interactive learning. The exhibit highlights the groundbreaking mission of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Through tactile components, vivid imagery, and accessible educational displays for all ages, visitors will gain a hands-on understanding of how JWST is unlocking the universe’s most profound secrets.
 
Exhibit Dates: September 14th – December 21st
Exhibit Hours: 
Mondays 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
First Saturday of October, November, and December 9:00am – 1:00pm
Location:
Iowa Department for the Blind
524 4th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
 
Special Events in October:
Exhibit Opening Celebration on Saturday, October 3rd from 9:00am – 1:00pm
Featuring hands-on tactile activities, interactive stations, and a featured activity led by acclaimed artist Jill Wells.
 
STEM Fest on Saturday, October 24th from 1:00pm – 3:00pm 
The library will partner with the South Central STEM Hub to present a STEM Fest. This event will offer accessible, hands-on activities, career information, opportunities to meet local STEM professionals, and guided tours of the exhibit.
 
Additional Programming and Exhibit Information <https://iowalibrary.blog/experience-the-cosmos/>
Bringing a group to the exhibit? We'd love to have you!
We welcome group visits! If you’re planning to visit with a group of 10 or more, please register using our group visit form so we can prepare for your arrival.Register Here <https://iowadeptblind.wufoo.com/forms/r1wpax2g1m4if5m/>
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