Planetarium
Upcoming Events
Planetarium Show: "Aurora: Lights of Wonder"
12:30-1 p.m. Daily, July 1-31 — 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: "Mars - The Ultimate Voyage"
1:30-2 p.m. Daily, July 1-31 — In-Person
What will it take to get astronauts to Mars - and back - safely? This new planetarium production highlights NASA research and training initiatives that...
Planetarium Show: "River of Bears"
2:30-3 p.m. Daily, July 1-31 — 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, July 1-31 — 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, July 1-31 — 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...
Space Mission: Psyche
5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4 — 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, July 5 — 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...
Private Planetarium Experience (Group program)
5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday - Sunday, July 6-31 — 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: "Aurora: Lights of Wonder"
12:30-1 p.m. Daily, August 1-31 — 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: "Mars - The Ultimate Voyage"
1:30-2 p.m. Daily, August 1-31 — In-Person
What will it take to get astronauts to Mars - and back - safely? This new planetarium production highlights NASA research and training initiatives that...
Planetarium Show: "River of Bears"
2:30-3 p.m. Daily, August 1-31 — 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, August 1-31 — 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, August 1-31 — 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...
Space Mission: Living on Mars
5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, August 1 — 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, August 2 — 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...
Private Planetarium Experience (Group program)
5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday - Sunday, August 3-31 — 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 -...