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
In the Faulkner Planetarium
"Little Eve - Stories of Planet Earth" — Now Showing
When the wolves won’t stop picking on her, she runs away. But her mother gently shows her how even the smallest can be strong—through three unforgettable stories of evolution where the weak survived through adaptation and the strong sometimes perished due to their inability to adapt to changes.
Eve listens, learns, and begins to wonder: What if she’s stronger than she thinks?
Herrett Forum Lecture
📅 Tuesday, October 13th | ⏰ 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Free Admission
Public Lands as America's Strangest Civic Institution
Join Jared Talley in a Herrett Forum Lecture. We tend to imagine public lands as the places agriculture never reached. In reality, public lands are the product of an agricultural vision for the West that never fully succeeded. This talk explores how agriculture shaped the public lands we inherited, why farming and ranching remain central to what public lands mean, and how they became one of America's strangest civic institutions: land that belongs to all of us and to none of us at once.
Best Morning Appearance of Mercury in 2026
📅 Thursday, November 19th | ⏰ 7:15 - 7:30 a.m. | Free Admission
View a nearly half-illuminated (55%) Mercury in the 24" Norman Herrett Telescope.
Weather permitting. Clear skies are required for viewing.
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
"Dumpster to Drip: Eco-Fabulous Fashion" by Shaun Muscolo, through December 5th.
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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 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!
Research at the Herrett
Dive into outer space and the past when you engage with the museum's collection, library, and observatory.
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Astronomy offerings
Explore the universe in Idaho's largest and most advanced domed theater, our fully wheelchair-accessible observatory, and astronomy-themed gallery exhibits.