Planetarium

space odyssey

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 

Upcoming

Planetarium Show: Cartoons in the Dome - "One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure"

12:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 1-31 — In-Person

Follow Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a muppet from Zhima Jie, the Chinese co-production...

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Planetarium Show: "Seven Wonders"

1:30-2 p.m. Saturday - Sunday, Dec. 1-31 — In-Person

Turn back the pages of time and witness the seven wonders of the world. Travel to Egypt to visit the Great Pyramids and to Greece...

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Planetarium Show: "Mysteries of your Brain"

3:30-4 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday, Dec. 1-31 — 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...

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Planetarium Show: "Forward to the Moon"

4:30-5 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday, Dec. 1-31 — In-Person

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and Mythbusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA's 21st century Artemis program, named after...

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Private Planetarium Experience (Group program)

5:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday - Sunday, Dec. 1-31 — 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 -...

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Planetarium Show: Cartoons in the Dome - "One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure"

12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26 — In-Person

Follow Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a muppet from Zhima Jie, the Chinese co-production...

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Planetarium Show: "Seven Wonders"

1:30-2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26 — In-Person

Turn back the pages of time and witness the seven wonders of the world. Travel to Egypt to visit the Great Pyramids and to Greece...

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Planetarium Show: Cartoons in the Dome - "One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure"

12:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 — In-Person

Follow Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a muppet from Zhima Jie, the Chinese co-production...

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Planetarium Show: "Seven Wonders"

1:30-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 — In-Person

Turn back the pages of time and witness the seven wonders of the world. Travel to Egypt to visit the Great Pyramids and to Greece...

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Planetarium Music Show: "Pink Floyd - The Wall"

5:30-6:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27 — 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...

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Planetarium Show: Cartoons in the Dome - "One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure"

12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 — In-Person

Follow Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a muppet from Zhima Jie, the Chinese co-production...

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Planetarium Show: "Seven Wonders"

1:30-2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 — In-Person

Turn back the pages of time and witness the seven wonders of the world. Travel to Egypt to visit the Great Pyramids and to Greece...

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