Overnight Eclipse Celebration: Live From China

Overnight Eclipse Celebration: Live from China 9:00 p.m. Thursday, July 31 to 6:00 a.m. Friday, August 1; for general admission, please arrive between 9:00 p.m. and Midnight. Live Webcast begins at 3:30 a.m. On August 1, a total solar eclipse will occur as the new moon moves directly between the sun and the earth. You won't be able to see it in the United States, but you can see it live at the Exploratorium. We're sending an intrepid team to Asia to report on and capture this exciting celestial event live. And we're throwing an overnight celebration in honor of it. Pack your sleeping bag and pillow and join us at our overnight eclipse party! The celebration begins with live performances, roving astronomers, eclipse-related film screenings, solar science activities (such as making a spectroscope), and more. The party continues into the wee hours of Friday, August 1, culminating with our live coverage of the eclipse itself. This final part of the event begins at 3:30 a.m. PDT and ends at 4:09 a.m. when the eclipse reaches totality. Admission hours are from 9 p.m., July 31, to 4 a.m., August 1. Doors close at 4 a.m. and only re-entry will be allowed after this time. Museum capacity is limited; the event may sell out quickly. We strongly encourage advance ticket purchases. You can buy tickets by calling (415) 561-0308, or through www.ticketweb.com . (Ticketweb will charge an additional service fee.) Please arrive early to find a good location and to enjoy the night's activities. Sleeping bags, pillows, blankets, folding chairs, and snacks are welcome (but no glass please). Our café will be open from 9 p.m. to midnight, offering food (some organic) and drinks. Please note our special admission policy: General admission: $16 adults, $13 youth (ages 13-17), $13 college students and seniors, and $11 child (ages 4-12). Exploratorium Members: $7 adult, $5 youth (up to age 18). Discount coupons, complimentary passes, and/or discount promotions will not be accepted at this event. Visitors who have purchased a ticket to this program are entitled to complimentary admission to the museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2008. To redeem your complimentary admission, please provide the Admissions cashier with your name and sale confirmation number. If you can't make it to the museum, our eclipse program will be broadcast live on our Web site at www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse/2008 .