Planetarium
With new seating and enhanced projection, the Thomas Planetarium is the best way to embark on a breathtaking journey to the stars. Through 3-D graphics, surround sound and a dome screen, the planetarium offers a fascinating way to learn about astronomy, the solar system and more.
Thomas Planetarium is made possible through a generous contribution from Lowell and Tay Thomas and supported by
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Planetarium Show: "Mysteries of your Brain"
3:30-4 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday, Jan. 2-31 — In-Person
Jump into an animated adventure following a girl and her crow companion as they explore what makes the human brain so special. Together you'll zoom...
Planetarium Show: "From Earth to the Universe"
4:30-5 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday, Jan. 2-31 — In-Person
The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been...
Planetarium Music Show: "Pink Floyd - The Wall"
5:30-6:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17 — In-Person
Lose yourself in Pink Floyd's masterpiece The Wall. This full-dome music and light show interprets this classic album through mesmerizing HD graphics. Not a typical...
Planetarium Show: "Cartoons in the Dome - Dinosaur Passage to Pangaea"
12:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 2-31 — In-Person
This animated adventure explains one of the greatest geological events in Earth's history: the separation of the supercontinent Pangaea. When two children embark on a...
Planetarium Show: "Astronomy Photographer of the Year"
1:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 2-31 — In-Person
Every year the Royal Observatory Greenwich runs an international competition called the Astronomy Photographer of the Year (APY). Sit back and watch as images from...
Private Planetarium Experience (Group program)
5:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday - Sunday, Jan. 2-31 — In-Person
Come and explore the Thomas Planetarium when it's closed to the public. We offer private parties for groups of up to six people Friday -...
Planetarium Music Show: "Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here"
5:30-6:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 — In-Person
Lose yourself in Pink Floyd's classic album Wish You Were Here. This full-dome music and light show expands on the classic album through captivating HD...
Planetarium Music Show: "Led Zeppelin - Cosmic Light Show"
5:30-6:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31
Be transported by mood-altering art and graphics choreographed to Led Zeppelin's biggest hits, including Whole Lotta Love, Immigrant Song and Ramble On. This immersive experience...
Planetarium Show: "Cartoons in the Dome - Flight Adventures"
12:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 1-28 — In-Person
This multi-media show from the Children's Museum of Indianapolis introduces children and families to the science, technology, and history of flight. The show feature's NASA's...
Planetarium Show: "Seeing"
1:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 1-28 — In-Person
Follow a photon's creation and journey across the galaxy and into a young stargazer's eye to reveal the wonder of sight. The photon's journey includes...
Planetarium Show: "Dinosaurs Under the Northern Lights"
3:30-4 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday, Feb. 1-28 — In-Person
70 million years ago, during the Cretaceous Period, the Earth teemed with dinosaurs, some reaching the far-flung North and South poles. Discover the story behind...
Planetarium Show: "Rising Star - A South African Astronomical Journey"
4:30-5:00 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday, Feb. 1-28 — In-Person
Rising Star takes you on an astronomical journey from our beginnings through the development of astronomy research in South Africa and looks at what the...
Private Planetarium Experience (Group program)
5:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday - Sunday, Feb. 1-28 — In-Person
Come and explore the Thomas Planetarium when it's closed to the public. We offer private parties for groups of up to six people Friday -...
Blink: Story Time in the Dome
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 — In-Person
Enjoy captivating storytelling in the Thomas Planetarium. Classic and modern tales come to life in the planetarium’s immersive experience with a live storyteller. Blink engages...
Planetarium Show: Space Mission
5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 — In-Person
Join NASA Solar System Ambassadors in the Thomas Planetarium for a live program highlighting the latest in space news. Hear and see updates on current...
Planetarium Show: "Rapid Space Shorts"
6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m. Friday, February 7 — In-Person
These quick planetarium experiences range from constellation tours of the night sky and cruising around the solar system to learning about light and the aurora...
Planetarium Music Show: "Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here"
5:30-6:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 — In-Person
Lose yourself in Pink Floyd's classic album Wish You Were Here. This full-dome music and light show expands on the classic album through captivating HD...
Planetarium Music Show: "Led Zeppelin - Cosmic Light Show"
5:30-6:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 — In-Person
Be transported by mood-altering art and graphics choreographed to Led Zeppelin's biggest hits, including Whole Lotta Love, Immigrant Song and Ramble On. This immersive experience...
Planetarium Music Show: "Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon"
5:30-6:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 — In-Person
Immerse yourself in Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. This full-dome music and light show expands on the classic album through captivating HD graphics....