Looking for a spooky, starry-eyed start to your weekend? Head over to the Victor Valley Museum on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for Cosmic Nights. In partnership with the High Desert Astronomical Society (HiDAS) and Goldstone Deep Space Communications, the museum invites the public to view stars, planets, the moon and other astronomical phenomena.
Visitors are encouraged to come in their favorite creative costume to enjoy an evening filled with candy, stargazing, and an opportunity to discuss astronomy with experts. Local food and entertainment vendors will be onsite including Funnel Kake Frenzy, Kona Ice of the Victor Valley, and OMG Face Painting.
Visitors are welcome to set up portable lawn chairs and blankets for extended viewing and are also encouraged to bring binoculars or set up their own telescopes. The event takes place outdoors and visitors are advised to wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
The Victor Valley Museum is located at 11873 Apple Valley Road in Apple Valley. The museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (student), and $5 (child ages 6 to 12). Children five and under and museum members are admitted free. Parking is free and the museum is accessible to persons with disabilities. For more information, visit museum.sbcounty.gov/victor-valley-museum or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
The San Bernardino County Museum’s exhibits of regional, cultural and natural history and the museum’s other exciting events and programs reflect the effort by the Board of Supervisors to achieve the Countywide Vision by celebrating arts, culture, and education in the county, creating quality of life for residents and visitors.