School of Science + Mathematics Attractions + Centers
Visit the Peterson Planetarium, natural history museum, and more
Come enjoy our museums and the planetarium
The School of Science + Mathematics is home to several attractions, including Peterson Planetarium, museums and natural areas. Discover our attractions by following the links below.

Peterson Planetarium
View the stars and explore the galaxy at our planetarium. Most shows are open to the public!

ESU Natural Areas
ESU maintains several natural areas for students to discover and hands-on learning opportunities.

Natural History Museum
A collection of approximately 600 taxidermy mounts of birds, mammals, reptiles, and fish from Kansas.

Herbarium
The herbarium is a collection of 43,000 plants that have been dried, mounted, and accompanied by careful documentation that can be used to verify identifications.