Map of the US showing the paths of the 2023 and 2024 eclipses

TOTAL ECLIPSE MAP

NWA Space is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to build a science center with a 150-seat planetarium, observatory, permanent science exhibits, and hands-on labs for Northwest Arkansas.

The center will be a place for all ages to gather and explore science. The center will ultimately be a set of iconic buildings that complement the local area located on the I-49 corridor with connections to the area bike/hike trails.  We hope to break ground within three years and open within five.

We will have an observatory, planetarium, robotics lab, classrooms spaces, outdoor rocket garden, and other fun experiences.

Our young people and those interested in careers in science and technology fields need a place to explore the fascinating world of science. Visualize a facility to host junior high, high school, and college field trips focused on science, technology, and design. Imagine a planetarium where you can look up at the night sky, view science related shows, and even explore the depths of space. Think of a facility to host robotics competitions, conferences, and traveling exhibits.

Help us bring a science center to NWA to light the imagination and curiosity of all.

Science Center Vision

Crossroads of the Eclipses Expeditions

Join the Crossroads of the Eclipses Expeditions, an Explore Alliance event, located on a private ranch at a remote dark sky site in Hill Country Texas where the October 2023 Annular Eclipse and the April 2024 Total Eclipse intersect.Information and tickets for the expedition available here:

https://explorescientificusa.com/pages/crossroads-of-the-eclipses-expeditions

Sign our letter of support

Add your name and email to the right to demonstrate your support for a science center in Northwest Arkansas.

Do you believe Northwest Arkansas deserves a world-class science center to support our local learners, the community, work-force and businesses?

This center will provide a field trip destination for schools, promote science and math education, and support job placement with a planetarium, observatory and funducation (fun and educational) activities.

We will never sell your name or email!

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Animation showing what the science center might look like

courtesy of PB2 architecture + engineering

Animation of potential building design by pb2 architecture+engineering

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