herrett.csi.eduThe Herrett Center for Arts & Science

Why CSI? Apply for Admission Virtual Tour S.O.A.R Webmail Pages People Home About CSI Admission Catalog Courses Canvas Library Calendar Events Directory Contact Us The Herrett Center for Arts & Science Home | About | Planetarium | Upcoming Events | Field Trips & Group Visits | Book an Event | Calendar | -- Exhibits | Educators | -- Contact Us Welcome to the Herrett Center for Arts and Science The Herrett Center for Arts and Science is a non-profit museum on the main campus of the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, Idaho, USA. Its purpose is primarily educational, offering programs to elementary and secondary school students, CSI students, and the adult community of south-central Idaho. The Center collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits anthropological artifacts and natural history specimens with an emphasis on the prehistoric American continents. Our collections management policy and five-year institutional plan are available for review (Adobe Acrobat documents). Special Notice: The Herrett Center has re-opened, with COVID-19 safety protocols for your protection. Check out our reopening video message and we hope to see you soon! Herrett Forum Zoom Lecture “Idaho First: How Archaeological Discoveries on the Lower Salmon River Change Our Perspectives on the Peopling of the Americas” by Loren Davis, Oregon State University Tuesday, October 13 th , 7:30 PM. Click here to join the Zoom Lecture. -- Explore Herrett: Fall Story Time Thursdays at 11:30 AM. Now in the Faulkner Planetarium Showing Fri & Sat Now in the Jean B. King Gallery: “String Theory” Check out our new Video Vault Free Planetarium Shows for Home Viewing -- Third graders and artists combine science and creativity in the new Creating Critters Virtual Exhibit Special Event Creepy Crawly Day Saturday, October 26 th 1:00 to 5:00 PM Meet a variety of reptiles and other exotic critters -- Programa actualmente disponible en español en el Planetario Faulkner . -- Take a virtual tour of the Herrett Center Explore Herrett: Primitive Skills for Modern Man (or Woman) Registration is now open for September classes. -- International Astronomy Day Saturday, May 11 th , 11:00 AM to midnight -- Easter Sale in the Herrett Center Store 20% off most items over $5 through April 20 th -- Explore Herrett: Spring Fever Hands-On Activities for Kids Tuesday, March 26 th through Friday, March 29 th . -- Explore Herrett: Summer Workshops for Kids Crafts and activities for kids on selected Wednesday afternoons. -- Idaho Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month Lectures May 14 th : Prehistoric Bows of the Great Basin May 22 nd : Tracking Mammoths Across the Snake River Plain -- Explore Herrett: Primitive Skills for Modern Man Registration is now open for classes in Beginning Bowmaking, May 14 th –25 th -- Teachers: Download the new Educators' Guide to plan your 2017-18 Herrett Center field trip. -- Now available on DVD in the Herrett Center Store -- Let It Snow , The Star of Bethlehem , and The Longest Night: A Winter's Tale now showing in the Faulkner Planetarium -- New exhibit in the Ancient Technologies Gallery: "Andean Ascent: The Rise of Culture and Craft in Ancient Peru" -- Faulkner Planetarium: Extra Spring Break Weekday Shows Mar. 28 th - 31 st 2:30 PM -- -- Saturday, January 6 th Twin Falls Parks & Rec's Cabin Fever Day Free reptile meet-and-greet 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Free live sky tours and show trailers in the planetarium 11:30 AM & 12:30 PM. Free solar viewing in the observatory 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (weather permitting). -- Holiday Closure The Herrett Center, Faulkner Planetarium, and Centennial Observatory will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 th in observance of Independence Day. -- Summer Planetarium Show Schedule Tue 1:30 2:30 3:30 7:00 8:00 Wed & Thu 1:30 2:30 3:30 Fri 1:30 2:30 3:30 7:00 8:00 Sat 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 7:00 8:00 -- View the sun up-close and safely Summer Solar Sessions Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3:30 through Labor Day, free admission in the Centennial Observatory -- Saturday, August 25 th KMVT Kids' Fest Special $3 showing of "The Little Star that Could" in the Faulkner Planetarium, 12:00 PM Free solar viewing in the Centennial Observatory, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM -- Notice The Herrett Center, Faulkner Planetarium, and Centennial Observatory will be closed Thursday, July 4 th , in honor of Independence Day.  We will re-open at our regular time (9:30 AM) on Friday, July 5 th . -- Special Event Solar Transit of Mercury Monday, November 11 th in the Centennial Observatory -- Explore Herrett: Thanksgiving Break Holiday Craft Activities for All Ages Friday, Nov. 29 th & Saturday, Nov. 30 th 1:30 to 4:30 PM Free Admission! -- Registration for the Explore Herrett: 2020 S.T.E.A.M. Camp-In closes on Saturday, February 22 nd .  Don't delay! -- Six galleries including fossils, ancient stone tools, and Native American cultural items Faulkner Planetarium Centennial Observatory Jean King Gallery of Contemporary Art Art collection Schedule A School Visit Schedule A Private Event Herrett Center Virtual Tour   -- Museum Galleries Rick Allen Room Herrett Center Store Membership Download the brochure & form Educators' Guide Download the brochure Museum Hours   The Herrett Center is currently closed, but will re-open on Tuesday, June 23 rd , under COVID-19 safety protocols . -- Tuesdays & Fridays 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Saturdays 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM Closed Sundays, Mondays, and Federal holidays. Admission to the museum is always free.   Planetarium Show Times   Tuesdays 1:30 3:00 6:30 8:00 PM   Wednesday 1:30 3:00 PM   Thursdays 1:30 3:00 PM   Fridays 1:30 3:00 6:30 8:00 PM   Saturdays 1:30 3:00 6:30 8:00 PM   Now Showing   Additional shows offered at certain times.   Limited seating available to allow social distancing.  Masks are strongly encouraged for the safety of all. Assistive listening devices available upon request. No food, drink, or late entry. Dark conditions and audio/visual effects may be too intense for children under four. -- Planetarium Show Times Tuesdays 7:00 PM Fridays 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Saturdays 1:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:30 PM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Now Showing Additional shows offered at certain times. Assistive listening devices available upon request. No food, drink, or late entry. Dark conditions and audio/visual effects may be too intense for children under four.   Planetarium Show Times (through September 2 nd )   Tuesdays 1:30 2:30 3:30 7:00 8:00   Wednesdays 1:30 2:30 3:30   Thursdays 1:30 2:30 3:30   Fridays 1:30 2:30 3:30 7:00 8:00   Saturdays 1:30 2:30 3:30 6:00 7:00 8:00   Now Showing   Additional shows offered at certain times.   Assistive listening devices available upon request. No food, drink, or late entry. Dark conditions and audio/visual effects may be too intense for children under four. --   Planetarium Show Times (through September 4 th )   Tuesdays 1:30 2:30 3:30 7:00 8:00   Wednesdays 1:30 2:30 3:30   Thursdays 1:30 2:30 3:30   Fridays 1:30 2:30 3:30 7:00 8:00   Saturdays 1:30 2:30 3:30 6:00 7:00 8:00   Now Showing   Additional shows offered at certain times.   Assistive listening devices available upon request. No food, drink, or late entry. Dark conditions and audio/visual effects may be too intense for children under four. --   Planetarium Admission   Adults (ages 18-59) $6.00   Seniors (ages 60+) $5.00   Children (ages 2-17) & CSI students (w/ activity card) $4.00   Children under age 2 FREE   A Herrett Center membership entitles you to a $1.00 discount on your ticket.   *50% discount for Planetary Society members and families. -- Reptile Revue 1 st & 3 rd Tuesdays (excl. Federal holidays) 6:00 PM Admission FREE Meet a variety of reptiles, amphibians, and other creatures. The Herrett...