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Experience the Cosmos: The James Webb Space Telescope Traveling Tactile Exhibit Opens

September 14 @ 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
A colorized graphic logo featuring the phrase "Reach for the Stars." The words "REACH" and "STARS" are written in prominent, tall purple letters, while "FOR THE" is stacked in smaller purple text on the left. A gold outline of a shooting star trails curved gold lines and dark blue dots underneath the text. The background is scattered with small gold four-point stars, dark tiny stars, and small blue circles.

Prepare to reach out and touch the stars! This fall, step into a universe designed for everyone to explore. Experience the Cosmos: The James Webb Space Telescope Traveling Tactile Exhibit invites blind, low-vision, and sighted visitors alike to experience the awe-inspiring mysteries of deep space through touch, sound, and interactive learning.

Journeying through stunning cosmic views the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is transforming our understanding of the universe, opening a new era of discovery that reaches farther and deeper than ever before.

Explore the telescope’s groundbreaking mission as it uses advanced infrared technology to reveal distant galaxies, the birth of stars within colorful nebulas, and the atmospheres of far‑off exoplanets. Its remarkable observations are reshaping the way we see our cosmic origins and our place in the universe.

Through interactive exhibits, stunning visuals, and informative displays designed for all ages, you’ll experience firsthand how JWST is unlocking the universe’s most profound secrets.

Join us—and be part of history in the making.

  • Grand Opening: October 3rd
  • Exhibit Dates: September 14, 2026 – December 21, 2026
  • Hours: Mondays 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and the 1st Saturday of October, November & December 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Details

Venue

  • Online or at the Iowa Department for the Blind
  • 524 Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Des Moines, IA 50309 United States
  • Phone 5152811323

Organizer

  • Library
  • Phone 515-281-1323
  • Email library@blind.state.ia.us