🚀Clark Planetarium: Salt Lake City's Cosmic Playground for Kids 👧

Nestled in downtown Salt Lake City, the Clark Planetarium has been igniting curiosity about the cosmos for over 50 years. 🌌✨ A must-visit for families, this free-entry gem turns science into an adventure—my own daughter begged to stay “just one more hour!” 😄💫 Why Kids (and Parents) Love It 🆓 Free Admission: No tickets needed—just walk in and explore! 🎬 Two Theaters: Hansen Dome Theatre: Immersive 360° shows about stars, planets, and black holes. 🌠🎥 Northrop Grumman IMAX: Giant-screen films that make dinosaurs and deep space feel real. 🦖 🌌 Cosmic Light Shows: Every weekend, laser shows sync with music—think Pink Floyd under a galaxy of lights! 🎶 Hands-On Learning The planetarium isn’t just about watching—it’s about doing. Kids can: Touch meteorites from Mars. Launch virtual rockets. Explore a scale model of the solar system. ☀️🪐 “My daughter built a comet using dry ice and ‘space dust’—she still talks about it!” 💬 Practical Tips Hours: Open daily 10 AM–8 PM (closed Tuesdays). Parking: Free after 6 PM nearby; $5 otherwise. 🅿️ Snacks: Bring your own—the café is small but has basics. 🍿🥤 A Universe of Wonder The Clark Planetarium doesn’t just teach science—it makes you feel tiny under the stars. For kids, it’s a chance to dream big; for adults, a nostalgic reminder of why we fell in love with space. 🚀💫 Final Verdict: Free, fun, and endlessly fascinating. A perfect rainy-day escape or weekend adventure. 🌧️ #ClarkPlanetarium #SaltLakeCityKids #SpaceAdventures