The Cosmosphere is entering the fall season with new hours, educational opportunities, and a variety of special events aimed at students, educators, and families.
Sherry Treece, STEAM educator at the Cosmosphere,said that the museum is now closed on Mondays and Tuesdays to allow for cleaning and maintenance. Regular hours are Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Robotics Symposium for Educators
On Friday, Oct. 10, the Cosmosphere will host the Sphero Robotics Symposium, a free professional development day for teachers. Treece said "They're a great company. They have a bunch of different robots, and we actually have all of their robots."
The event includes breakfast, lunch, breakout sessions on robotics, and a keynote by Cosmosphere CEO Jim Remar.
Mark Cuban AI Boot Camp
High school students in grades 9–12 will once again have the chance to take part in the Mark Cuban AI Boot Camp this fall. The bootcamp will take place over three consecutive Saturdays; Nov. 1, 8 and 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meals transportation assistance, and technology will be provided at no cost.
Hosted virtually by Cuban himself, the camp gives students hands-on training in artificial intelligence.
Cuban emphasized, “Our goal is to ensure that every interested student, regardless of background or resources, can explore AI and its limitless possibilities.” Applications are encouraged from girls, students of color, first-generation collegegoers, and students from low-income backgrounds. The deadline to apply is September 30, 2025.
2026 Camp Registration
Families can begin registering for the 2026 Cosmosphere Summer Camps starting on Sept. 1. Registrations made during Labor Day week receive a 10% discount. Treece encouraged families to consider giving camp experiences as gifts, noting that each year’s programs build on the last. A highlight next summer will be the return of the travel camp to Houston.
Coffee at the Cosmo
The next Coffee at the Cosmo event will take place on Sept. 18 at 9 a.m. Dr. Ryan Hale will present on the psychology of space exploration. Attendees will enjoy refreshments, including the Cosmosphere’s popular coffee cake.
Renovated Exhibits
The Cosmosphere’s renovations are nearly complete, featuring new interactive areas such as the Rocket Lab classroom, a wind tunnel, a lunar walk simulation, and a docking module display. One of the newest additions to the artifact collection is a Falcon 9 rocket engine from SpaceX.
For more information about events, camps, and registration, visit cosmo.org or call (620) 665-9367.