Inspire Curiosity!
Explore artifacts and natural history specimens of the prehistoric American continents. Delve into active research and astronomy outreach at the observatory, or enjoy science and astronomy shows in Idaho's largest planetarium.
Happening Now at the Herrett Center
Science Fair 2025
📅 Saturday, December 20 | 🕔 1:00 p.m.
Science isn't just for kids - it's for everyone with a curious mind! Join us for our 1st annual Community Science Fair, open to participants from 6th grade through adulthood.
Bring your best ideas, experiments, or research to life and share them with the Twin Falls Community. Projects will be on display for a couple of weeks, giving visitors the chance to explore a wide range of scientific creativity and insight.
Bring your best ideas, experiments, or research to life and share them with the Twin Falls Community. Projects will be on display for a couple of weeks, giving visitors the chance to explore a wide range of scientific creativity and insight.
In the Jean B. King Gallery of Art
"Vessels," photography by Brooke Burton, through January 10th, 2026.
Winter Snowflake Study
📅 Friday, December 12 | 🕔 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
💵 $10
Bring your kiddos to the Herrett Center for a fun and creative day filled with snowflake-themed crafts! This hands-on event is the perfect way to celebrate the winter season and spark your child’s imagination. Young artists will get to paint beautiful snowflake salt-art masterpieces and design their very own ornaments to take home—perfect keepsakes to treasure or gift for the holidays. All materials will be provided, and our friendly staff will be there to help guide each project. Come make some cozy winter memories and let your child’s creativity shine!
This activity is limited to 50 participants.
A Center for the Entire Community
Visitors
Enjoy the natural history and archaeology museum, Idaho's largest planetarium, art exhibits, and our accessible observatory.
Admission to the galleries is always free!
Educators
Designed for explorers of all ages, our staff-led educational programs seamlessly blend art, science, and natural history.
Plan your field trip or group visit today!
Researchers
Calling all scientists, citizen-scientists, and enthusiasts!
Learn more about local history, stone tool production, astronomy and more with the Herrett Center's unique library and object collections.
More to Explore
Nestled on the main campus of the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, the Herrett Center for Arts and Sciences provides a warm and welcoming environment for our visitors to step away from their busy lives, and discover the history and nature of the world around them.
The Faulkner Planetarium takes visitors around the universe, encouraging the discovery of Earth, space, and science with its weekly show schedule. The Centennial Observatory allows visitors to see beyond our home, with the ability to view space both during the day and at night. The museum galleries bring us back to Earth, featuring exciting artifacts from Idaho and beyond.
What else can you find here?
The Jean B. King Gallery of Art
Vessels
photography by Brooke Burton
On display through January 10th.
Reptile Revue
Reptile Revue is a chance to learn about, handle, and hang out with some of our scaly friends. Come join us the first and third Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. Drop by, say hi, and have fun at this free event!
Gifts & STEM Learning Kits
Space, dinosaurs, pottery, jewelry, books, hand-turned wooden pens, house-hold decor, adorable stuffies, toys, gemstones, kinetic items and more! You'll find fun, affordable, educational items as well as unique one-of-a-kind creations by local artists!
Make Your Your Special Event Memorable
Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering, conference, or corporate event, the Herrett Center provides a unique venue. From gallery spaces to a large community room, each event planned here has a natural dynamic flair that your guests won't forget!
Astronomy Offerings
Explore the universe in Idaho's largest and most advanced domed theater, our fully wheelchair-accessible observatory, and astronomy-themed gallery exhibits.