Scout Merit Badges
Available Programs
Aviation Badge (BSA)
This program meets the requirements of the Aviation Merit Badge for Boy Scouts of America. In this course you will learn all about the forces of flight on an aircraft, read an aeronautical chart and plan a flight course, build a model glider, and learn about the many career opportunities in aviation!
Museum access & activities (no planetarium show)
Cost: $14 (12 & under); $17 (13 & over)
Supervising adults are charged general admission but not activity price. Planetarium show can be added on for additional price.
Astronomy Badge (BSA)
This program meets the requirements of the Astronomy Merit Badge for Boy Scouts of America. In this course you will learn about light pollution and the tools used to observe the night sky, identify constellations and visible planets, discover the composition of the sun, and watch a space-themed planetarium show!
One planetarium show & activities (no museum access)
Cost: $14 (12 & under); $17 (13 & over)
Supervising adults are charged general admission but not activity price. Museum access can be added on for additional price.
Space Exploration Badge (BSA)
This program meets the requirements of the Space Exploration Merit Badge for Boy Scouts of America. In this course you will learn the history of space exploration, build and label a model rocket, explain how rocket engines work, and explore the various careers and duties of real-world space explorers!
Museum access & activities (no planetarium show)
Cost: $14 (12 & under); $17 (13 & over)
Supervising adults are charged general admission but not activity price. Planetarium show can be added on for additional price.
Space Science Adventurer (GSA)
This program meets the requirements of the Space Science Adventurer badge for Girl Scouts of America. In this course you will name the planets, observe the night sky, study the moon, and watch a space-themed planetarium show!
One planetarium show & activities (no museum access)
Cost: $14 (12 & under); $17 (13 & over)
Supervising adults are charged general admission but not activity price. Museum access can be added on for additional price.
