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 |
Celebrate Labor Day with a day of family fun, hands-on discovery, and biblical encouragement! Explore God's incredible creation through exciting activities, including a petting zoo, fossil digs, balloon creations, and much more. Enjoy live music, games, and family-friendly entertainment provided by KCBI throughout the day. |
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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 | Dr. 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 | Dr. 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 | Dr. Jobe Martin |
Discovery Park |
Discover the incredible traits God has uniquely engineered into animals through our interactive Creature Feature session. |
NATIONAL GRANDPARENTS DAY AT THE ICR DISCOVERY CENTER
Friday, September 11, 2026 | 10:00 am. – 5:00 p.m. | ICR Discovery Center, 1830 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX 75229
Celebrate Grandparents Day at the ICR Discovery Center! Bring your grandchildren and enjoy a fun, educational experience together while discovering the many wonders of God’s amazing creation!
Grandparents receive free admission when visiting with their grandchildren! Children’s regular admission rates apply.
Complimentary grandparent tickets are available only at the front ticket counter and are first come, first served. Availability is limited.
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 geologist, 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: EXCAVATING THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL RECORD OF ISRAEL
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.
Excavate the archaeological record of Israel and uncover the people, places, cultures, and events revealed through archaeology. Explore how discoveries from the ancient world illuminate the biblical narrative and provide insight into Israel’s history and heritage.
Learn from renowned biblical archaeologist Dr. Scott Stripling, whose extensive excavation work and research have brought new insights into the historical and archaeological evidence surrounding the biblical account. Hear from Joshua and Caleb Colson, the Bearded Bible Brothers, as they explore biblical history and the Jewish roots of the Christian faith. Join 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 and history illuminate the biblical record, affirm the truth of Scripture, and equip 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| Conquest of Canaan: Verifying the Biblical Record of the Hebrew Arrival | Caleb & Joshua Colson |
Founder's Hall |
Learn more about some of Israel's most significant archaeological sites as the Bearded Bible Brothers share their experiences collaborating with the Israel Antiquities Authority. Explore key excavations at Mount Ebal (Joshua’s Altar), Tel Rumeida in Hebron, Tel Jericho, and Tel Hazor. |
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10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. |
Break |
Atrium |
Coffee, water, snacks |
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10:45 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. |
Session 2 | Exodus/Conquest Evidence in the Archaeological Record | Dr. Scott Stripling |
Founder's Hall |
Gain firsthand insight with Dr. Scott Stripling as he examines the literary and archaeological evidence behind the Exodus and the conquest of Canaan. Learn how these fascinating discoveries support the biblical dates of these seminal events. |
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11:35 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
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Lunch is on your own. |
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12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. |
Optional Lunch & Learn | To the Other Side - Behsaida, the First-Century Fishing Village | Kathy & Les Bruce |
Building A Classroom |
First come first serve (only 40 tickets available) |
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1:00 p.m. – 1: 50 p.m. |
Session 3 | Sacred Coordinates: From Solmon’s Temple to the End Times | Caleb & Joshua Colson |
Founder's Hall |
Join the Bearded Bible Brothers as they examine the archaeological and historical foundations of the First and Second Temples. Discover the evidence behind the leading theories and explore the most plausible biblical site of the prophesied Third Temple in Jerusalem. |
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1:50 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. |
Break |
Atrium |
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2:05 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. |
Session 4 | Archaeology and the Bible: 50 Fascinating Finds that Bring the Bible to Life Part 1 | Prof. Tom Meyer |
Founder's Hall |
Explore alongside Professor Tom Meyer as he covers 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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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 | Archaeology and the Bible: 50 Fascinating Finds that Bring the Bible to Life Part 2 | Tom Meyer |
Founder's Hall |
Continue the journey with Professor Tom Meyer as he concludes Part 2 of this fascinating series, exploring over 2,000 years of biblical history from the patriarchs to the early church. Discover the remaining archaeological finds that demonstrate how the people and events of Scripture are rooted in historical reality and how archaeology affirms the accuracy of the biblical accounts. |
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10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. |
Break |
Atrium |
Coffee, water, snacks |
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10:15 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. |
Session 6 | Crucifixion: Separating Fact from Fiction | Dr. Scott Stripling |
Founder's Hall |
Discover the fascinating evidence surrounding ancient crucifixion as Dr. Scott Stripling shares the results of his peer-reviewed research. Learn how the remains of multiple crucifixion victims, compared with the earliest literary accounts and artistic depictions, provide valuable insight into this significant moment in history. |
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11:05 a.m. – 11: 20 a.m. |
Break |
Atrium |
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11:20 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. |
Session 7 | Written in the Stones: Archaeological Evidence of Jerusalem’s Original Jewish Heritage | Caleb & Joshua Colson |
Founder's Hall |
Learn about the latest archaeological discoveries in the City of David with the Bearded Bible Brothers. Discover how these remarkable findings attest to an established Jewish presence and administrative system in ancient Canaan, predating subsequent regional claims by centuries. |
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12:10 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
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Lunch is on your own. |
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12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. |
Optional Lunch & Learn | How Pride and Prejudice have Colored the History for Jericho | Kathy & Les Bruce |
Building A Classroom |
First come first serve (only 40 tickets available) |
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1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. |
Session 8 | Go Now to Shiloh | Dr. Scott Stripling |
Founder's Hall |
Join Dr. Scott Stripling as he reviews his past eight seasons of excavation at Shiloh. Explore the monumental building, the gate complex, and the favissa—the repository containing the remains of the sacrificial system—and learn how these remarkable discoveries shed light on the biblical narrative. |
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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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