Total Solar Eclipse 2024
Date:
April 8, 2024
Time:
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ticket on sale dates:
November 1 - Early bird
Ticket Prices:
Early Bird
Nonmember: $45
Member: $30
Festival tickets are also be available to participants enrolled in the Access Pass program. Limited Access Pass tickets are available for this event.
Children under two are free.
Conner Prairie Eclipse will shine a light on the great wonders and science of space!
On April 8, 2024, our festival grounds will transform into a haven of wonder and delight. Indulge your senses as you take in live performances from musical acts, dance companies and enlightened talks from renowned experts who will shed light on the science behind this mesmerizing event.
The festival experiences all build up to the breathtaking convergence of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacle – the total eclipse! Our expansive grounds guarantee each guest will have an uninhibited view of this special moment in time. An event like no other, this festival offers experiences for everyone in the family as we experience history in the making together!
Ticketholders will receive a pair of complimentary eclipse glasses for guests two or older.
Looking to get more information about the Eclipse and upcoming details?
Text ECLIPSE to 317-779-3330
Exciting Activities Throughout the Day
Learn about what life was like living and working in space from our Hoosier astronaut Mark Brown. Brown has enjoyed a career as an Air Force fighter pilot, engineer, NASA astronaut, NASA manager, and corporate manager. After his 20+ years in the Air Force he flew in two space shuttle missions in 1984 and 1989. He also served on the Challenger Accident Investigation team, and was the senior astronaut on the International Space Station program until he retired in 1993.
Enjoy a day hosted by Rick Crosslin, district scientist-in-residence at MSD Wayne Township, as he excites the crowd and teaches fun facts about the eclipse.
Experience a specialized dance performance created to reflect the theme light and shadow from the dance group UZIMA.
Bust a move with Stella Luna & the Satellites as they create a buzz with today’s current hits, crowd favorites and timeless classics from many different styles of music that provide a variety of exciting sounds.
Stop by the educational hub to learn about light and shadow through hands-on activities and exploration.
Exciting Activities Throughout the Day
Learn about what life was like living and working in space from our Hoosier astronaut Mark Brown. Brown has enjoyed a career as an Air Force fighter pilot, engineer, NASA astronaut, NASA manager, and corporate manager. After his 20+ years in the Air Force he flew in two space shuttle missions in 1984 and 1989. He also served on the Challenger Accident Investigation team, and was the senior astronaut on the International Space Station program until he retired in 1993.
Enjoy a day hosted by Rick Crosslin, district scientist-in-residence at MSD Wayne Township, as he excites the crowd and teaches fun facts about the eclipse.
Experience a specialized dance performance created to reflect the theme light and shadow from the dance group UZIMA.
Bust a move with Stella Luna & the Satellites as they create a buzz with today’s current hits, crowd favorites and timeless classics from many different styles of music that provide a variety of exciting sounds.
Stop by the educational hub to learn about light and shadow through hands-on activities and exploration.
Important resources
Looking to learn more about the upcoming solar eclipse? View the NASA resources below: