Day 4 Astronomy Meeting
Join us on the third Saturday of every month for the Day4 Astronomy meeting at the ICR Discovery Center. Explore the science behind how the heavens declare the glory of God! The meetings are free and no registration is required, however, the Exhibit Hall and Planetarium require a ticket for entry. If you wish to explore these other astronomical ways that science confirms the Bible, please see Guest Services at the front desk or you may purchase tickets here in advance.
Schedule
4:30 pm — Founder’s Hall Doors open
5:00 pm — Meeting starts
6:30 pm — Meeting ends
There will be telescope training at 4:00 pm every odd month.
Location
Founder’s Hall inside the ICR Discovery Center
Dates for 2026
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August 15
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September 19 – Telescope training at 4:00pm
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October 17
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November 21 – Telescope training at 4:00pm
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No December meeting
For more information about the meetings, please email parker@day4.org or see day4.org.
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION AT THE ICR DISCOVERY CENTER
Monday, September 7, 2026 | 10:00 am. – 5:00 p.m. | ICR Discovery Center, 1830 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX 75229
Celebrate Labor Day at the ICR Discovery Center with a full day of engaging, family-friendly activities. Enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on admission to our Exhibit Hall and Planetarium, where hands-on exhibits and presentations explore science and history.
Throughout the day, visitors will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of special Labor Day activities, including interactive educational presentations, a petting zoo, delicious food trucks, exciting games, and hands-on activities for all ages. Whether you’re exploring with family, spending time with friends, or visiting for the first time, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Spend your Labor Day with learning and fun brought together at the ICR Discovery Center for a memorable experience and special holiday savings.
Speakers
Dr. Brian Thomas
ICR Scientist
Kolby King
ThreeThirty Ministries
Jobe Martin
Biblical Discipleship Ministries
Event Schedule
| Time | Activity | Location | Description |
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10:00 a.m. |
Discovery Center opens |
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10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Indoor and Outdoor Activities |
DC Park and Atrium |
Come enjoy the many activities we have planned from the Super Tex Petting Zoo to fossil digs, balloon creations and much more! |
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10:30 a.m. |
Presentation | Three Personal Discoveries that Confirm Creation | Dr. Brian Thomas |
Founder's Hall |
Join ICR's resident Paleo Bio Chemist, Dr. Brian Thomas, as he explains how science led him to change his mind about evolution, what the fossil record reveals, and why he believes Genesis history provides a foundation for understanding the gospel. |
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11:10 a.m. |
Creature Feature | Jobe Martin |
Discovery Park |
Learn about the incredible traits God has uniquely engineered into animals through our interactive Creature Feature session. |
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11:30 a.m. |
Presentation | Created for a Reason | Kolby King, ThreeThirty Ministries |
Founder's Hall |
Get ready for an unforgettable performance by Kolby King! Enjoy a fun-filled family experience featuring mind-blowing illusions, ventriloquism, fire stunts and live audience participation, all paired with an uplifting gospel message. Kolby’s show is both thrilling and inspiring for audiences of all ages. With humor, heart, and excitement, this is a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t want to miss! |
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12:30 p.m. |
Creature Feature | Jobe Martin |
Discovery Park |
Come and learn about each animal that was uniquely designed by our magnificent Creator, the Lord Jesus Christ. |
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1:30 p.m. |
Presentation | God Made a Way | Kolby King, ThreeThirty Ministries |
Founder's Hall |
Get ready for an unforgettable performance by Kolby King! Enjoy a fun-filled family experience featuring mind-blowing illusions, ventriloquism, fire stunts and live audience participation, all paired with an uplifting gospel message. Kolby’s show is both thrilling and inspiring for audiences of all ages. With humor, heart, and excitement, this is a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t want to miss! |
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2:30 p.m. |
Creature Feature | Jobe Martin |
Discovery Park |
Discover the incredible traits God has uniquely engineered into animals through our interactive Creature Feature session. |
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5:00 p.m. |
Discovery Center closes |
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NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY AT THE ICR DISCOVERY CENTER
Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 10:00 am. – 5:00 p.m. | ICR Discovery Center, 1830 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX 75229
Support your local museum, the ICR Discovery Center, this North Texas Giving Day! Enjoy 20% off admission as you explore our interactive exhibit hall and experience an inspiring planetarium show. Bring your family and friends for a fun, educational day of discovery while helping support the ICR Discovery Center.
NATIONAL FOSSIL DAY AT THE ICR DISCOVERY CENTER
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 10:00 am. – 5:00 p.m. | ICR Discovery Center, 1830 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX 75229
Celebrate National Fossil Day at the ICR Discovery Center! Explore our exhibit hall, enjoy a planetarium show, and take part in hands-on activities including a fossil coloring station, fossil petting zoo, microscope table, and more.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Tim Clarey, ICR’s Director of Research and resident geological scientist, as he shares about how fossils confirm creation. Whether you're a longtime fossil enthusiast or simply curious to learn more, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy.
Do Fossils Confirm Evolution, or the Global Flood? | Founder’s Hall | 10:30 a.m.
In this presentation, Dr. Clarey shows how fossils refute gradual evolution and slow fossilization through evidence of purposeful design and rapid burial in the catastrophic global flood.
BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY CONFERENCE: ISRAEL’S EXODUS AND REEMERGENCE IN CANAAN
Friday & Saturday, November 13-14, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | ICR Discovery Center, 1830 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX 75229
Join us November 13–14, 2026, at the ICR Discovery Center for our annual Biblical Archaeology Conference. This two-day conference will inspire, educate, and strengthen your trust in the historical reliability of the Bible through engaging presentations and workshops led by respected biblical scholars and archaeologists.
Explore Israel's deliverance from Egypt, their journey through the wilderness, and their settlement in Canaan as you learn about the historical and archaeological evidence that supports the biblical account. Discover how archaeology and Scripture work together to illuminate the people, places, and events described in the Bible while reinforcing the reliability and authority of God's Word.
Learn from renowned biblical archaeologist Dr. Scott Stripling; Joshua and Caleb Colson, the Bearded Bible Brothers, as they explore biblical history and the Jewish roots of the Christian faith; and Bible Professor Tom Meyer, known as The Bible Memory Man, whose passion for Scripture has inspired audiences around the world. Through their unique expertise and engaging presentations, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how archaeology affirms the truth of Scripture and equips believers to defend their faith with confidence.
Speakers
Prof. Tom Meyer
The Bible Memory Man
Dr. Scott Stripling
Provost, The Bible Seminary
(Katy, Texas)
Joshua Colson
Bearded Bible Brothers
Zola Levitt Ministries
Caleb Colson
Bearded Bible Brothers
Zola Levitt Ministries
Registration: Members - $25 | Non-members - $40 (includes access to the Exhibit Hall and Planetarium)
For additional information, please call 800.743.6374 or email discover@icr.org.
Event Schedule
| Time | Activity/Speaker | Location | Description |
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9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Welcome / Light Breakfast / Check In |
Atrium | |
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9:30 a.m. – 9:35 a.m. |
Opening Remarks | Dr. Randy Guliuzza |
Founder's Hall | |
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9:35 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Session 1| Go Now to Shiloh | Dr. Scott Stripling |
Founder's Hall |
Dr. Scott Stripling will provide insight into the eight seasons for excavation at Shiloh, focusing on a monumental building, the gate complex, and the favissa, which are the remains of the sacrificial system. |
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10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. |
Break |
Atrium |
Coffee, water, snacks provided |
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10:45 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. |
Session 2 | Archaeology and the Bible: 50 Fascinating Finds that Bring the Bible to Life Part 1 | Prof. Tom Meyer |
Founder's Hall |
Professor Tom Meyer will cover over 2,000 years of biblical history, from the patriarchs to the early church, demonstrating that the people and events described in the Bible are rooted in historical reality in this two-part series. Each of the 50 finds is presented to illustrate how archaeology can affirm the accuracy of biblical accounts. |
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11:35 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
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On your own. |
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12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. |
Optional Lunch & Learn | Kathy & Les Bruce |
Building A Classroom |
First come, first served. Limited to 40 attendees. |
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1:00 p.m. – 1: 50 p.m. |
Session 3 | Joshua Colson |
Founder's Hall |
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1:50 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. |
Break |
Atrium |
Coffee, water, snacks provided |
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2:05 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. |
Session 4 | Caleb Colson |
Founder's Hall |
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3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Explore Exhibit Hall & Planetarium | Speaker Meet & Greet | Book Signing |
Exhibit Hall, Planetarium, Atrium |
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| Time | Activity/Speaker | Location | Description |
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8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
Light Breakfast & Fellowship |
Atrium | |
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9:00 a.m. – 9:05 a.m. |
Welcome |
Founder's Hall | |
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9:05 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. |
Session 5 | Caleb Colson |
Founder's Hall |
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10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. |
Break |
Atrium |
Coffee, water, snacks provided |
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10:15 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. |
Session 6 | Joshua Colson |
Founder's Hall |
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11:05 a.m. – 11: 20 a.m. |
Break |
Atrium |
Coffee, water, snacks provided |
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11:20 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. |
Session 7 | Archaeology and the Bible: 50 Fascinating Finds that Bring the Bible to Life Part 2 | Prof. Tom Meyer |
Founder's Hall |
Professor Tom Meyer will finish presenting part 2 of his series in covering over 2,000 years of biblical history, from the patriarchs to the early church, demonstrating that the people and events described in the Bible are rooted in historical reality. Each of the 50 finds is presented to illustrate how archaeology can affirm the accuracy of biblical accounts. |
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12:10 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
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On your own. |
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12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. |
Optional Lunch & Learn | Kathy & Les Bruce |
Building A Classroom |
First come, first served. Limited to 40 attendees. |
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1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. |
Session 8 | Crucifixion: Separating Fact from Fiction | Dr. Scott Stripling |
Founder's Hall |
Dr. Scott Stripling will share the results of his peer-reviewed research, through the examination of the remains of multiple crucifixion victims and comparing them with the earliest literary accounts and artistic depictions. |
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2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Explore Exhibit Hall & Planetarium | Speaker Meet & Greet | Book Signing |
Exhibit Hall, Planetarium, Atrium |
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