Explore the skies in our interactive planetarium, where questions and activities are part of the show!
A brand new geodesic dome has been installed with a state-of-the-art projection system. Our 45-seat planetarium is wheelchair accessible.
Public Planetarium Program Schedule
Presented every Saturday and Sunday, plus holidays. Daily programs are presented during the summer and special holiday weeks (see schedule below). Programs are approximately 40 minutes, and are presented live with activities. Questions are encouraged!
December 19, 2009–January 24, 2010
Programs also on 1/18 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
1:00 p.m. A Sky Full of Stars (ages 4-8 with adult)
2:00 p.m. Red Planet Mars (ages 8 to adult)
3:00 p.m. Constellations Tonight (ages 8 to adult)
January 30–May 23, 2010
Programs also on 2/15 for the President's Day Holiday.
1:00 p.m. Flying High (ages 4-8, with adult)
2:00 p.m. Our Very Own Star (ages 8 to adult)
3:00 p.m. Constellations Tonight (ages 8 to adult)
Planetarium Tickets
Tickets are $4 per person, and are sold at the Front Information Desk on a first-come, first-served basis. Everyone must have their own ticket. Planetarium Passes must be exchanged at the Front Information Desk for tickets.
Please note the age restrictions for each program. Children under 6 will not be admitted, except for programs listed for ages 4-8.
Saturday Night Stargazing
Weather permitting, we hold public stargazing every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, year-round. Click here for more information.