Happening Now at the Herrett Center

LIttle Eve - Stories of Planet Earth
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?

 

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Creepy Crawly Day

📅 Saturday, October 24th | ⏰ 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | $3

Get ready for a frightfully fun tradition—Creepy Crawly Day is back! Join us at the Herrett Center for a family-friendly day of creepy critters, hands-on learning, and Halloween fun.

This annual event is your chance to meet and interact with more snakes, spiders, and other fascinating creepy crawlies than at any other time of year! Get up close with some of nature’s most misunderstood creatures, discover what makes them unique, and enjoy a day of spooky science for the whole family.

Costumes are encouraged but not required, so come dressed in your Halloween best or simply bring your curiosity!

Tickets are available for purchase day of, with sales cutting off at 3:30 p.m.

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The Relic's Curse: A Haunted Basement Experience

📅 Saturday, October 24th | ⏰ 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | $5

Something strange has arrived at the Herrett Center, and we’re not sure how to get rid of it!

This year, the Haunted Basement takes you on an Indiana Jones-style adventure through a collection of creepy artifacts, crawling spiders, beetles, and ancient mummies. After receiving a mysterious donation with a rather unsettling reputation, the Herrett Center is determined to figure out what to do with it. But some artifacts are better left undisturbed…

Are you brave enough to venture into the basement and discover what lurks among the collection? Join us for the Third Annual Haunted Basement and find out if you can survive the adventure!

Support CSI Student Life!
Fifty percent of all ticket sales will go to Delta Psi Omega, a CSI student club, to support their future events. Come experience the scares while helping support student activities!

Online ticket sales close October 23rd at 11:59 PM.

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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!

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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!

For Educators

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.

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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?

art gallery
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!

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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!

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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!

Rental Options
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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.

Plan your visit!

The Herrett Center is open to the public, year round. 

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