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, 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 -...