Planetarium
Upcoming Events
Planetarium Show: "Aurora: Lights of Wonder"
12:30-1 p.m. Daily, Sept. 1-30 — In-Person
Uncover the secrets behind the Aurora, one of the greatest wonders humans can experience in nature. See the actual aurora with the world's first real-time...
Planetarium Show: "Aurora: Lights of Wonder"
1:30-2 p.m. Daily, Sept. 1-30 — In-Person
Uncover the secrets behind the Aurora, one of the greatest wonders humans can experience in nature. See the actual aurora with the world's first real-time...
Planetarium Show: "River of Bears"
2:30-3 p.m. Daily, Sept. 1-30 — In-Person
Observe Alaska's iconic brown bears as they nurture cubs, fish for salmon, and play in their natural environment. This immersive, full-dome planetarium show plants you...
Planetarium Show: "Into The Deep"
3:30-4:00 p.m. Daily, Sept. 1-30 — In-Person
Dive alongside deep-sea research scientists to learn about marine biology, underwater geology and the history of deep-sea exploration. Traveling in famous historic submersibles, come face-to-face with...
Planetarium Show: "One Sky"
4:30-5:15 p.m. Daily, Sept. 1-30 — In-Person
One Sky Project is an international collaboration focused on increasing understanding about cultural and Indigenous astronomy, its historical and modern applications, and how our One...
Planetarium Music Show: "Pink Floyd - The Wall"
5:30-6:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 — 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...
Private Planetarium Experience (Group program)
5:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday - Sunday, Sept. 7-30 — 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: "Led Zeppelin - Cosmic Light Show"
5:30-6:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 — 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 Show: "Supermassive Black Holes"
3:30-4 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday, Oct. 1-31 — In-Person
Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science communication work together...
Planetarium Show: "Halloween - Celestial Origins"
4:30-5 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday, Oct. 1-31 — In-Person
Did you know that Halloween is really an astronomical holiday? Learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a 'cross-quarter...
Blink: Story Time in the Dome
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 — 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 - Europa Clipper
5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 — 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, October 4 — 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 Show: "Cartoons in the Dome - Exoplanets"
12:30-1 p.m. Saturday - Sunday, Oct. 1-31 — In-Person
Go planet hunting outside our solar system. Visit gas giants in a deadly dance with their host stars, frozen rogue planets hurling through space, and...
Planetarium Show: "A Place Like No Other"
1:30-2 p.m. Saturday - Sunday, Oct. 1-31 — In-Person
Take a journey to the remote wild places of Alaska to observe the iconic animals and landscapes that define the state. Meet Alaskans who seek...
Private Planetarium Experience (Group program)
5:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday - Sunday, Oct. 5-31 — 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 Show: "Conversations in the Dome - Worry and Wonderment of the Stars"
5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 — In-Person
When you worry, what do you worry about? Many people worry about their immediate surroundings, including state and national issues. Julius Brecht, a former physicist...
Planetarium Show: "Ooky Spooky Light & Music Show"
5:30-6:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 — In-Person
Experience Halloween music in a new way as it surrounds and captivates you. Classic and favorite Halloween tunes such as The Monster Mash, Ghostbusters, Thriller,...
Planetarium Show: "Ooky Spooky Light & Music Show"
5:30-6:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 — In-Person
Experience Halloween music in a new way as it surrounds and captivates you. Classic and favorite Halloween tunes such as The Monster Mash, Ghostbusters, Thriller,...