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30 planetarium Events Found

Apr 23

Take Your Child To Work Day at the NJ State Museum 2026

The New Jersey State Museum hosts NJ State employees for Take Your Child to Work Day featuring multiple planetarium shows: 12:00 PM - The Great Solar System Adventure (grades 2-6), 1:00 PM - We Are Guardians about climate monitoring satellites (grades 4+), 2:00 PM - Messengers of Time and Space about observatories (grades 6+), 3:00 PM - One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure Sesame Street show (grades 2 and younger). Each show is 50 minutes long. Arrive 10-15 minutes early. Reserved for NJ State employees in Trenton area only. Request tickets for one showtime only.
New Jersey State Museum
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4/23/26
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Apr 23

Take Your Child To Work Day at the NJ State Museum 2026

Multiple planetarium shows throughout the day: 12:00 PM - The Great Solar System Adventure (grades 2-6), 1:00 PM - We Are Guardians (grades 4+), 2:00 PM - Messengers of Time and Space (grades 6+), 3:00 PM - One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure (grades 2 and younger). Event runs from 12:00 PM to 3:45 PM EDT.
NJ State Museum
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4/23/26
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Apr 23

Take Your Child To Work Day at the NJ State Museum 2026

Special event for NJ State employees featuring multiple planetarium shows: 12:00 PM - The Great Solar System Adventure (grades 2-6), 1:00 PM - We Are Guardians about satellites and climate change (grades 4+), 2:00 PM - Messengers of Time and Space about observatories (grades 6+), 3:00 PM - One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure Sesame Street show (grades 2 and younger). Each show is approximately 50 minutes long. Arrive 10-15 minutes early. Reserved for New Jersey State employees working in the Trenton area only.
New Jersey State Museum
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4/23/26
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Apr 25

Laser Light Show: Prince 10-Year Anniversary

Special 10-Year Anniversary Laser Light Show featuring Prince music with vivid laser visuals, dynamic music, and dazzling special effects in America's second-largest planetarium. Includes a 10-minute live star show by an astronomer before the laser show. Gates open at 5:30pm, theatre doors open at 6:10pm.
Saunders Planetarium & Digital Dome Theatre at MOSI
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4/25/26
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Apr 25

Laser Light Show: Prince 10-Year Anniversary

Special 10-Year Anniversary Laser Light Show featuring Prince music with vivid laser visuals, dynamic music, and dazzling special effects in America's second-largest planetarium. Includes a 10-minute live star show by an astronomer before the laser show. Gates open at 5:30pm, theatre doors open at 8:00pm.
Saunders Planetarium & Digital Dome Theatre at MOSI
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4/25/26
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Apr 25

Teen Science Cafe - Hollywood Science

Monthly teen science cafe including exciting activities, engaging talks from expert speakers, and free food. Program includes pizza social from 6:00-6:30 pm, followed by discussion & activities from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Free
4/25/26
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Apr 30

After Hours: Orbital

A COSM Studios Production narrated by Ronald J Garan Jr. This is an after-hours planetarium show at the Dorrance DOME. ADA seating is available by calling 602.716.2000.
Arizona Science Center - Dorrance DOME
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4/30/26
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May 1

After Hours: Orbital

A COSM Studios Production narrated by Ronald J Garan Jr. This is a planetarium show at the Dorrance DOME featuring orbital content. ADA seating available by calling 602.716.2000. Some dates feature special Astronomy Family Night events.
Arizona Science Center - Dorrance DOME
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5/1/26
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May 2

Penguins+Pajamas Sleepovers - May 1, 2026

Overnight sleepover experience at the California Academy of Sciences for ages 4-17 with adults 18+. Includes exhibit exploration after hours, private planetarium show, overnight stay in exhibit area, rainforest access, milk and cookies, breakfast, secure parking, and next-day admission. Starts at 6 PM and continues until 8 AM the following morning.
California Academy of Sciences
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5/2/26
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May 3

Tiny Chef, Big Impact

Museum-wide takeover featuring Tiny Chef with a whimsical planetarium film, pop-up exhibit, photo opportunities, and interactive quest throughout the Academy. Includes props from the hit show, limited-edition merchandise, and free souvenirs while supplies last. The experience celebrates how tiny actions can make a big impact for our planet through culinary creativity and eco-optimism.
California Academy of Sciences - Hohfeld Hall
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5/3/26
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May 4

Science at the Saunders

Science @ the Saunders is an exciting new event series hosted in MOSI's state-of-the-art Saunders Planetarium. This ongoing program invites guests to explore the universe through captivating research talks, immersive star tours, and engaging Q&A sessions. Each session focuses on a unique topic in science, from exoplanets and black holes to star formation and cosmic phenomena. Guests will begin with a guided star tour under our digital dome, followed by a short presentation by a guest speaker. The evening wraps up with an open Q&A. Schedule: 15 min star tour, 20 min research talk, 10 min Q&A. Duration: 1 hour (5:45PM - 7:30PM). Topic TBD.
MOSI - Saunders Planetarium & Digital Dome Theatre
Free
5/4/26
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May 16

Penguins+Pajamas Sleepovers - May 15, 2026

Overnight sleepover experience at the California Academy of Sciences for ages 4-17 with adults 18+. Includes exhibit exploration after hours, private planetarium show, overnight stay in exhibit area, rainforest access, milk and cookies, breakfast, secure parking, and next-day admission. Starts at 6 PM and continues until 8 AM the following morning.
California Academy of Sciences
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5/16/26
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May 16

Science on the Rocks - May

Adults-only event at Discovery Place Science featuring cocktails, science shows, hands-on lab activities, IMAX documentaries, and planetarium shows. Ages 21+ only, photo ID required. Parking available for $10 in Discovery Place Science Parking Deck at 220 W 6th Street.
Discovery Place Science
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5/16/26
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May 16

Teen Science Cafe - Plants

Monthly teen science cafe including exciting activities, engaging talks from expert speakers, and free food. Program includes pizza social from 6:00-6:30 pm, followed by discussion & activities from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center
Free
5/16/26
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May 21

Navigating by the Stars

Join Bishop Museum Planetarium educators and Hōkūleʻa navigator Kaʻiulani Murphy for an introduction to the night sky and celestial navigation, featuring the Hawaiian star line most prominent that month. Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m., doors open at 6:45 p.m. No late seating after 7:00 p.m. Evening parking is $5.
J. Watumull Planetarium
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5/21/26
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May 22

Public Planetarium Film: Big Astronomy

Take a journey through observatories used by professional astronomers in the gorgeous mountains of Chile, one of the best astronomical observing locations on Earth. Our planetarium is transformed into a giant observatory dome as astronomers investigate the Solar System and the distant observable Universe. Visit with the technicians from an array of STEM disciplines who build, maintain, and operate these huge instruments. Recommended for: Families and all ages. Length: 27 minutes. All tickets are open seating. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Online registration closes 4:00PM on 5/22. Walk-ins welcome, dependent on availability - Exact cash only accepted. Food/drink and strollers are not allowed in the Planetarium. Parking passes required for FSU campus.
Christa McAuliffe Center Planetarium
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5/22/26
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May 22

Public Planetarium Film: Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon

This show celebrates Pink Floyd's iconic album 'The Dark Side Of The Moon', originally released in March 1973. With the help of modern technology, the idea of a show combining breath-taking views of the solar system and beyond, played out to 42 minutes of The Dark Side Of The Moon in surround sound, has been embraced by the band. NSC Creative have led the visual production efforts, working closely with Pink Floyd's long time creative collaborator Aubrey Powell from Hipgnosis, to create the ultimate 'The Dark Side of the Moon' fulldome experience. Recommended for Ages 13+. Length: 42 minutes. All tickets are open seating. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Online registration closes 5:00PM on 5/22. Walk-ins welcome, dependent on availability - Exact cash only accepted. Food/drink and strollers are not allowed in the Planetarium. Parking passes required for FSU campus.
Christa McAuliffe Center Planetarium
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5/22/26
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May 31

Stargaze Kansas City

Discover the wonders of the Kansas City night sky on a one-of-a-kind cosmic journey. For a safe and immersive experience, doors close at showtime. Please arrive early, as late entry isn't available. Running from now through May 2026.
Gottlieb Planetarium
Free
5/31/26
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May 31

Destination Solar System

This out-of-this world jaunt takes place on board the fastest ship in the Space Express fleet. For a safe and immersive experience, doors close at showtime. Please arrive early, as late entry isn't available. Running from now through May 2026.
Gottlieb Planetarium
Free
5/31/26
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May 31

Spark: The Universe in Us

See how colliding stars seed the Universe with the building blocks of life. For a safe and immersive experience, doors close at showtime. Please arrive early, as late entry isn't available. Running from now through May 2026.
Gottlieb Planetarium
Free
5/31/26
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May 31

Magic Tree House: Space Mission

Jack & Annie are on a wondrous journey of adventure and learning to the planets and far out into the Universe. For a safe and immersive experience, doors close at showtime. Please arrive early, as late entry isn't available. Running from now through May 2026.
Gottlieb Planetarium
Free
5/31/26
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May 31

Mars 1001

Travel with us to the not-so-distant future and join explorers on a daring 1000 day mission to Mars. For a safe and immersive experience, doors close at showtime. Please arrive early, as late entry isn't available. Running from now through May 2026.
Gottlieb Planetarium
Free
5/31/26
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May 31

Hazelnuts: In Search of the Perfect Planet

An exciting new children's show. Two squirrels go on an adventure to find super-hazelnuts on other planets. For a safe and immersive experience, doors close at showtime. Please arrive early, as late entry isn't available. Running from now through May 2026.
Gottlieb Planetarium
Free
5/31/26
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Jun 1

Summer Science Camp

Summer Science Camp runs from June 1st through August 7th, 2026. Registration opens in January 2026. Camps offered for children in grades K-1, 2-3, and 4-5. Activities include museum exhibitions, Infinity Theater and planetarium shows. Registration forms required through CampDoc system, due 2 weeks prior to camp start.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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6/1/26
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Jun 1

Light and Sound in Our World Camp

Campers will explore light and sound using the Project Lead the Way Launch module. Learn how light and sound travel over distances, design communication devices, and explore stars in the planetarium. Daily drop-off 12:30-1:00 PM, pick-up 4:30-5:00 PM. Activities include exploring sound with various objects, light reflection and refraction experiments, building communication devices, and planetarium observations.
Missouri University of Science and Technology
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6/1/26
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