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  • 10/3 Benton: A Night Of Constellations

    A Night Filled with Constellations

    October 3, 2025
    5:30pm

    The Benton Museum of Art, Event to take place at the William Benton Museum of Art and the UConn Planetarium.

    The evening starts with a private tour of our exhibition Fate & Magic: The Art of Maureen McCabe. We will focus on her assemblages that have constellations prominently featured in them. After our tour, we will walk to the UConn Planetarium for a show highlighting the constellations visible to us during the autumn season. Space is very limited. Purchase your tickets today!

    A Night Filled with Constellations

    Friday, October 3, 5:30pm-7:00pm

    Fee: 10 per person (5 per Benton Member)

    Please join us for a magical night filled with constellations. The evening starts with a private tour of our exhibition Fate & Magic: The Art of Maureen McCabe. We will focus on her assemblages that have constellations prominently featured in them. After our tour, we will walk as a group to the UConn Planetarium for a show highlighting the constellations visible in the Northern Hemisphere during the autumn season. Space is very limited so please make your reservation early.

    Parking on North Eagleville Road is recommended so your vehicle will be next to the Planetarium at the conclusion of the event. We will gather outside the Planetarium at 5:30pm to walk to the Benton as a group. 

    THE WILLIAM BENTON MUSEUM OF ART
    University of Connecticut
    School of Fine Arts
    245 Glenbrook Road
    Storrs, CT

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    For more information, contact: The Benton Museum at 860-486-4520