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: "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...
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...
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: Space Mission - When the Sun erupts
5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 — 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, 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 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...
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 -...
Planetarium Show: Cartoons in the Dome - "One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure"
12:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 — 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. 20 — 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 - 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...
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...
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...