Want to catch a planetarium show, make an experiment with standing waves, see a nuclear accelerator in action, or test your (paper) airplane flying skills? Then come this Saturday April 5th, 2025, from 10:00am to 4:00pm, to the Flying Circus of Physics, the FSU Department of Physics open house. We have fun activities for kids of all ages, including grown up ones! More information included below.
More information coming soon!
Circus of Physics 2023
Held on March 25, 2023. You can see here the Circus' poster.
Free Planetarium Shows
Want to enjoy a film about the wonders and mysteries of the universe? Then take advantage of our free planetarium shows at the Pat Thomas Planetarium! With state-of-the-art projectors and software we project 360° images of great beauty and realism.
Be sure to collect your FREE PLANETARIUM TICKETS at the Circus' information desk.
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3/25/2023 show times |
Title | Duration | Ages |
| 10:00am | Nine Planets and counting | 39min | 7+ |
| 11:00am | Earth, Moon & Sun | 20min | 4+ |
| 11:30am | Two Small Pieces of Glass | 25min | 7+ |
| 12:00m | Black Holes | 40min | 10+ |
| 1:00pm | The Dark Matter Mystery | 38min | 11+ |
| 2:00pm | Black Holes | 40min | 8+ |
| 3:00pm | From Earth to the Unvierse | 30min | 8+ |
| 3:45pm | Once Upon the Big Bang | 16min | 11+ |
| 4:15pm | Trip Through Space | 30min | 8+ |
Hands-on Experiments
Physics is a science of experiments. Through carefully studying physical phenomena, we learn about the laws of Nature. Join this exploration by visiting our five demonstration rooms where we will have lots of hands-on experiments and fun demonstrations.
| 3/25/2023 times |
Room |
Title |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | UPL 107 | The Exploration Room |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | UPL 109 | Modern Physics |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | UPL 110 | Mechanics |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | UPL 112 | Electricity and Magnetism |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm | UPL 114 | Sound and Waves |
Live Presentations at UPL 101
Learn about the exciting research being carried at the FSU Department of Physics. Talk to a scientist about what we know and what we don't know on particle physics, chemistry, the stars and planets, superconductivity, and even about black holes.
| 3/25/2023 presentation times | Title | Speaker |
| 10:30am | Particle Physics at High Energies | Harrison Prosper |
| 11:30am | Chemical Demonstrations | Bridget DePrince |
| 12:30pm | The James Webb Space Telescope Spectacular New Images | Massimo Marengo |
| 1:30pm | Chemical Demonstrations | Bridget DePrince |
| 2:30pm | Superconductivity: Resistance is Futile! | Laura Greene |
| 3:30pm | Black Holes: Bending Time and Space | Jeremiah Murphy |
And Much More...
We will have tours to the nuclear research John D. Fox Laboratory, to the FSU Condensed Matter Laboratories, and to the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Institute; as well as presentations by the Tallahassee Astronomical Society and by FSU Science on the Move. There will also be many presentations and even an exciting flying paper airplane contest!
And very close, you can also join the FSU Department of Mathematics which will be holding the FSU Math Fun Day!
Location and Parking
We will be located between Keen Building (77 Chieftan Way) and Richards Building UPL (1055 Atomic Way). We recommend parking on the Woodward Garage (104 N Woodward Ave).
Hungry, Thirsty?
Don't worry, visit the brand new FSU Student Union, located at 75 N Woodward Ave, where you will find lots of choices for food and retail.