Embark on an immersive journey into space with the limited-time return of Solar System Encounter featuring out-of-this world imagery from the James Webb Space Telescope at Discovery Cube Orange County. Colossal displays of the sun, our moon and the planets are featured on captivating displays with ultra-high-definition footage from the current journey of the James Webb Space Telescope.
Don’t miss your chance to explore this stellar exhibit—it’ll be in orbit starting February 1 and will blast off on March 9.
Edible Solar System Activity
🪐 Continue the journey of Solar System Encounter and make your way to the Healthy Kitchen! Test your knowledge of the planets with an Edible Solar System, where healthy fruits and veggies are the stars.
Location: Healthy Kitchen
When: Weekends only + President’s Day through the Solar System Encounter run
Times: 10:45 am | 11:30 am | 12:15 pm | 1:00 pm | 1:45 pm | 2:30 pm
Going on now!
Going on now!
Age group: All ages
Grades: All grades
Hours: Daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: 2500 N Main Street Santa Ana, CA 92705
Located in the Julianne Argyros Showcase Theater on the second floor.
Included with General Admission or Membership.
Solar System Ambassadors
☄️ Solar System Ambassador Dr. Bob will be at Solar System Encounter on select dates to give a presentation on asteroids, meteors, comets, highlighting the upcoming NEOwise Surveyor, and talking about JPL’s monitoring of asteroids. JPL handouts, coloring sheets, sky calendars, and much more will be given!
Location: Showcase Theater
Presentation dates: February 23, March 1, 2, 8, and 9
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
*Programming and times are subject to change.