Planetarium Programs

Blink: Creative Play – Story Time in the Planetarium

Build literacy and language skills with a live retelling of classic and modern tales in the planetarium. Blink engages toddlers and their caretakers with drop-in, educator-led programs on Thursdays from September to May. Best for children aged 5 and under; siblings are welcome. Included with museum admission.

Cartoons in the Dome

Cartoons in the Dome offers an exploration of art, history, culture, and science. These immersive, full-dome programs change regularly and happen Saturdays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. October through April.

Rapid Space Shorts (First Fridays)

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 borealis. Free; ticket required and available at the front desk.

Friday Night Music and Light Shows (Winter)

Pink Floyd

Immerse yourself in Dark Side of the Moon, The Wall, or Wish You Were Here. These full-dome music and light show expands on the classic albums through captivating HD graphics. Not a typical laser show, but the next generation of computer-generated imagery.

Led Zeppelin

Be transported by mood-altering art and 3D graphics choreographed to Led Zeppelin’s biggest hits. This immersive experience plays out on the museum’s full-dome planetarium screen in concert with a state-of-the-art sound system

Stargazing at Home (Year-round)

Stargazing at Home is a blog that brings space and astronomy news to you

Field Trips (School Year)

To schedule a field trip with planetarium, visit our field trips information page.