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Kelly Kissane

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kelly.kissane@misci.org
(518) 382-7890, ext. 251

Three shows, one incredible dome. Every Saturday

Three shows, one incredible dome.

Every Saturday and Sunday, our Suits-Bueche Planetarium comes alive with a live operator guiding you through the cosmos, projecting 8,500 stars and 24 constellations exactly as they'd appear from anywhere on Earth.

One World, One Sky at 12 PM — join Big Bird, Elmo, and friends on a night sky adventure. Best for ages 4 and up.

Cosmic Wonders: A Live Star Show at 1 PM — a full tour of the night sky's stars, planets, and stories. Best for ages 8 and up.

Mysteries of Your Brain at 3 PM — a full dome dive into how we sense, think, and perceive the world. Best for ages 8 and up.

Daytime shows are $5 with admission and free for Space Pass members. Grab tickets at the front desk or online, and spend an afternoon under the stars.

Did you know? miSci's archives are considered one

Did you know? miSci's archives are considered one of the most important collections in the world for studying the history of the electrical industry.

When miSci merged with the General Electric Hall of Electrical History in 1997, we inherited an extraordinary collection: roughly 10,000 patents, two million photographs, and countless films, business records, books, artifacts, and advertising materials documenting the rise of electricity and technology.

It's a big enough deal that researchers travel here from around the world just to spend time with our collection. Our history is bigger than most people realize. Follow along for more from the archive and drop any questions you might have for us in the comments!

Skip the same old birthday party and give your kid

Skip the same old birthday party and give your kid something they'll be talking about at school on Monday.

miSci birthday parties run two hours and include self-guided museum time, a STEAM activity of your choice, a private customized planetarium show, and a party room set up and ready to go.

We handle the curiosity, discovery, and activities. You handle the cake (we don't provide food, but you're welcome to bring your own).

Now booking for fall weekends. Families in Niskayuna and Clifton Park, this one's close to home. Check out our website to reserve your date.

Please join us in welcoming Grant Barnhart, miSci'

Please join us in welcoming Grant Barnhart, miSci's new Collection Manager!
In his new role Grant will oversee our internationally renowned Archives, which rank among the world's most important resources for the history of the electrical industry.
Relocating to Schenectady from New Paltz, Grant brings an experienced and varied background in collections care!

His path started in archaeology, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts from SUNY Potsdam, before discovering his true passion was object care rather than fieldwork. That discovery led him to Scotland, where he earned two master's degrees: an MLitt in Material Culture & Artefact Studies from the University of Glasgow, and an MSc in International Heritage Visualization from the Glasgow School of Art. Along the way, he's worked with archives, artwork, historic buildings, and even stone monuments, giving him a truly well-rounded perspective on collections of all kinds.

Looking ahead, we're excited to bring Grant's expertise and energy onto the team! Welcome to the miSci family, Grant!

Stay tuned, we'll share more about his background and first impressions of the museum and Schenectady in the coming weeks.

Free Admission Day is this Sunday, September 20th!

Free Admission Day is this Sunday, September 20th!! Special thanks to our amazing friends at M&T Bank for making this possible for the community.

There's one important thing to remember: we're only opening 150 spots per hour, and you'll need to register ahead of time to grab one. (Planetarium shows are available at the front desk for an additional fee.)

This isn't a wide-open, first-come-first-served kind of day. We wanted to do something a little different, and a little more special. Reserve your spot through the link in our bio before the hours fill up.

Happy Labor Day from miSci - The Museum is closed

Happy Labor Day from miSci - The Museum is closed for the holiday today, see you on the weekend!

This film from miSci's archives was taken 71 years ago during an open house event at the General Electric Schenectady Works. The footage shows Building 273, the turbine test building. Check out the turbines in various states of completion on the floor, and the tiny people next to them!

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