The Sanford Museum and Planetarium in the city of Cherokee, Iowa features a variety of activities and exhibits about an array of subjects, including astronomy, history, paleontology, natural history, geology, art, and archaeology. Public programs are offered at the planetarium and museum on Sundays and Wednesdays and cover topics in three subject areas: astronomy, human anatomy, and layered Earth. The astronomy programs at the Sanford Planetarium offer a way for audiences to explore the night sky, planets, the galaxy, and more, while the Layered Earth program provides a look at different aspects of Earth and its layers.

117 E Willow St, Cherokee, IA 51012, Phone: 712-225-3922

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