Programs
Seasonal Programming
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 ages 5 and under; siblings welcome. Included with museum admission.
Stargazing at Home
Stargazing at Home is a blog that brings space and astronomy news to you.
Field Trips
To schedule a field trip with planetarium, visit our field trips information page.
Cartoons in the Dome
Cartoons in the Dome is a changing planetarium offering investigating art, history, culture, and science in the planetarium. These immersive, full-dome programs change regularly, occurring Saturdays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. October - April.
First Fridays – Rapid Space Shorts
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)
Live in the Planetarium
Artists and musicians team up to perform music and light experiences live. These programs are designed specifically for the Thomas Planetarium. Occurs at 7:30 p.m. Space is limited, tickets required. $15 admission, members receive a 10% discount. Please use 7th Avenue entrance.
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.
Upcoming Events
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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,...