Mars: Get as close as you’ll ever be Aug. 27 at 9 p.m.

CLEVELAND – At 9 p.m., Aug. 27 the Earth will be as close to Mars as it’s ever going to get.

The Cleveland Museum of Natural History offers the opportunity to view this event from its facilities.

Reserve a seat. Reservations can be made over the phone or in person. Planetarium tickets are $3 per person with the purchase of museum admission, which is $7 for adults; $5 for those 7-18, college students with identification and senior citizens; and $4 for children 3-6.

Admission is free for infants 2 and under.

The museum is located at 1 Wade Oval Drive in University Circle, 15 minutes east of downtown Cleveland.

For more information or to make reservations, call 216-231-1177 or 800-317-9155, ext. 279, Monday through Friday.