See April 8 total solar eclipse in Fort Worth with others. Free events in town

Brayden Garcia
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Two Fort Worth institutions are partnering to offer educational experiences tied to the upcoming total solar eclipse.

Both the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Fort Worth Museum of Science and History are planning eclipse activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 8. Fort Worth is on the path of totality for the eclipse, which will plunge the city into darkness for around two and a half minutes around 1:40 p.m. the day of the eclipse.

Free activity stations will be located outside both the garden and museum, while guests can also purchase general admission tickets to gain access to additional activities. Garden and museum members gain free admission and eclipse glasses at each location.

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“People in Fort Worth will talk about where they were during this eclipse for years to come,” said Patrick Newman, garden president and CEO. “The garden is thrilled to provide a backdrop for this monumental experience.”

A few of the garden’s eclipse activities include science classes with the research team, sun song bingo, pinhole viewer construction and shadow tracing.

Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth will have special activities at the garden for the visually impaired. At the museum, Noble Planetarium staff will share information about the eclipse and the U.S. Navy Band Brass Quintet is set to perform.

Both venues will have eclipse viewing areas — the garden’s view areas will be at north and south vistas, while the museum will have its viewing area on the front lawn where blankets and folding chairs are allowed.

At either venue, guests can purchase solar eclipse glasses for $3 a pair.

“The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is thrilled to invite the community to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of a total solar eclipse,” museum president Regina Faden said. “We are excited to share the spirit of exploration and discovery that defines our museum with everyone in Fort Worth and beyond.”