Planetarium
Upcoming Events
Planetarium Show: "Cartoons in the Dome - Larry Cat in Space"
12:30-1 p.m. Saturday - Sunday, Nov. 1-30 — In-Person
Meet Larry, a playful and curious cat who sneaks onto a rocket headed to the moon. In the beginning of the adventure, Larry introduces his...
Planetarium Show: "Cosmic Colors"
1:30-2 p.m. Saturday - Sunday, Nov. 1-30 — In-Person
Discover why the sky is blue, why Mars is red, and more in this adventure along the cosmic color spectrum. Tour the interior of a...
Planetarium Show: "Supermassive Black Holes"
3:30-4 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday, Nov. 1-30 — 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: "Saturn & Beyond"
4:30-5:00 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday, Nov. 1-30 — In-Person
Saturn's rings are one of the most beautiful sights in the solar system. Astronomers have known about these rings for over 400 years, yet they...
Private Planetarium Experience (Group program)
5:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday - Sunday, Nov. 3-30 — 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: "Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here"
5:30-6:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22 — In-Person
Lose yourself in Pink Floyd's classic album Wish You Were Here. This full-dome music and light show expands on the classic album through captivating HD...
Planetarium Show: "Cartoons in the Dome - Larry Cat in Space"
12:30-1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 — In-Person
Meet Larry, a playful and curious cat who sneaks onto a rocket headed to the moon. In the beginning of the adventure, Larry introduces his...
Planetarium Show: "Cosmic Colors"
1:30-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 — In-Person
Discover why the sky is blue, why Mars is red, and more in this adventure along the cosmic color spectrum. Tour the interior of a...
Planetarium Music Show: "Led Zeppelin - Cosmic Light Show"
5:30-6:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29 — 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: 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...
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...
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...
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 -...
Blink: Story Time in the Dome
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 — 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: "Rapid Space Shorts"
6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m. Friday, December 6 — 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 Music Show: "Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon"
5:30-6:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 — In-Person
Immerse yourself in Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. This full-dome music and light show expands on the classic album through captivating HD graphics....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...