Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You’ll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena, and experience some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in all of […]
Turn back the pages of time and witness the ancient wonders of the world as they appeared thousands of years ago. Explore the Great Pyramid, stand in the shadow of the towering Colossus and experience the rest of the world’s Seven Wonders along with investigating how the wonders were created. Please note: Dates and times […]
“Rising Star” takes you on an astronomical journey from our beginnings through the development of astronomy research in South Africa and looks at what the future of astronomy holds for the country. In addition to introducing multi-wavelength and multi-messenger astronomy, it highlights the many remarkable facilities hosted in South Africa along with some of their […]
Living in Balance: Anishinaabe Star Knowledge highlights Anishinaabe stories of constellations and moons in relation to contemporary insights about environmental changes. Teachings shared by Native Skywatchers Carl Gawboy, William Wilson, and Dr. Annette S. Lee are narrated by Aarin Dokum with Anishinaabemowin translations by Alphonse Pitawanakwat set to art by Elizabeth LaPensée. Please note: Dates […]
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2023 AT 11 AM – 12 PM George & Oatmeal Save Santa Santa Claus is missing! Mrs. Claus is worried and asks Oatmeal the snowman to help find him. Join Oatmeal and his friend, George, the planetarium wizard, as they travel the world in search of Santa. Along the way they are […]
July - Calendar and Time Adventures: Season of Light WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2023 AT 1 PM – 2 PM Light up the cold dark season with a warm and bright holiday show! Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. This very popular […]
July - Calendar and Time Adventures: Spooky Space WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2023 AT 11 AM – 12 PM Would you like to meet the stars of Halloween? Monsters, zombies, ghosts and their far more terrible counterparts in space? Oh yes, space has its monsters: black holes, zombie stars, and spectacular ghostly nebulae! Please note: Dates […]
Time impacts us everyday -- but what is it exactly? Where does time come from? Explore these mysteries and many more in the Planetarium’s newest creation. Join friendly robots Tortoise and Hare in their voyage around the Earth and beyond to discover the wild origins of time! Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
On their way through the fairy tale winter forest, little Khrumka and his friends watch the Northern Lights, witness the flight of an asteroid, and admire the constellations of the winter sky. Thrilling rides, magic and surprises await them on their fantastic full-dome journey. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]
July - Calendar and Time Adventures: Mystery of the Christmas Star WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2023 AT 1 PM – 2 PM Journey back over 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. This modern retelling of the Christmas story […]
Surviving in Space: Saturdays in July - 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 Ever dream of rocketing into space or being an astronaut in Earth's orbit? Explore these fascinating journeys and beyond with NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg and her robot helper, S.L.O.T.H.! That’s short for Space Life Operations Trainer for Humans. Join us for this fun […]
CapComGo! The Apollo Story - Saturdays in July - 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 On July 20th, 1969, 600 million people worldwide gathered to witness a historic moment of human achievement broadcast live from the Moon. “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” Neil Armstrong. The world celebrated as the astronauts […]
July - Calendar and Time Adventures: DinoSoars! Change Over Time WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2023 AT 11 AM – 12 PM Perhaps the most astounding discovery about dinosaurs is that they are still around today - and not just in the movies. Birds are living dinosaurs! Follow the story of Malkia, a museum paleontologist, as she […]
July - Calendar and Time Adventures: WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2023 AT 1 PM – 2 PM Mexica Archaeoastronomy: Between Space and Time This feature illustrates the important role played by astronomical observation for the evolution of pre-Hispanic cultures in central Mexico. They used the calendrical and astronomical knowledge inherited by the predecessor cultures to find […]
Max (the dog) and a young girl named Tori take the first trip to the Moon since the Apollo era. Along the way, the story sets the stage for the more sophisticated science of the "Big Kid Box" sidebars, which cover topics including "Phases of the Moon," "Wings in Space?," and "Frisbees and Curve Balls […]
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 the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person […]
After decades of teaching the basics of rocket physics, Rusty Rocket has decided this will be his last blast, and he already has plans for how he will spend his free time. There is one final mission to command: an introductory tour of the solar system for a new class of rocket rookies focusing on […]
Surviving in Space: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2023 AT 1 PM – 2 PM Ever dream of rocketing into space or being an astronaut in Earth's orbit? Explore these fascinating journeys and beyond with NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg and her robot helper, S.L.O.T.H.! That’s short for Space Life Operations Trainer for Humans. Join us for this […]
Join two children on a magical journey through the Solar System, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket, and a vivid imagination. During this imaginative show, audiences will land on Venus, fly through the rings of Saturn, and discover the secrets of the Solar System. Please note: Dates and times are subject to […]
CapComGo! The Apollo Story - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2023 AT 1 PM – 2 PM On July 20th, 1969, 600 million people worldwide gathered to witness a historic moment of human achievement broadcast live from the Moon. “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” Neil Armstrong. The world celebrated as the […]
A tour of the objects in our solar system from the sun out to the Kuiper belt. This show includes the latest info from various observatories and robotic space probes. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details: […]
They are with us all day. When we wake up, go to school, to work or for a trip, and when we spend time with our families in the evening, too. At night, they guard us while we sleep. Without them, we would not have navigation in our cars or mobile phones, accurate weather forecasts, […]
This program celebrates 400 years since Galileo first pointed his telescope at the sky. Don’t miss this fascinating look at the incredible contributions to astronomy made by Galileo and the world’s greatest telescopes. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm […]
“5000 Eyes” opens with a view of a CLUES dark matter simulation. This simulation shows dark matter as a glowing, evolving web where galaxies form and interact with each other. These motions happen on timescales much longer than a human lifetime so we can’t actually watch it happen in real time. However, there is a […]
Have you ever wondered how the astronauts do their job? After watching “Cosmix”, it will be absolutely clear to you! But hold tight, it will be a crazy ride. You will find out what a space flight looks like and how to prepare for it. You will jump from a spinning centrifuge straight into a […]
This show opens with the first era of space exploration in the late 1960s and early 1970s. We see what that era of landers and orbiters taught us about our nearest neighbor including the discovery of the Moon’s origin, composition, structure, and the accessibility of raw materials on its surface. The Google Lunar XPRIZE is designed […]
Wed, October 18 from 11:00AM-12:00PM Cosmic Mashups (14+ yrs old) Supermassive black holes are found in most galaxies and we're beginning to uncover how the merging of galaxies activates galactic centers. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest […]
October 25 from 11:00AM-12:00PM What do you associate with Halloween? Trick–or-Treating, costumes...astronomy? After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday! Learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.” Also explore the night sky and learn what planets, constellations, and stars will be out on your Halloween evening. Please […]
10/14, 10/21, 10/28/2023 AT 11 AM – 12 PM Would you like to meet the stars of Halloween? Monsters, zombies, ghosts and their far more terrible counterparts in space? Oh yes, space has its monsters: black holes, zombie stars, and spectacular ghostly nebulae! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events […]
10/14, 10/21, 10/28 from 1:00-2:00PM What do you associate with Halloween? Trick–or-Treating, costumes...astronomy? After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday! Learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.” Also explore the night sky and learn what planets, constellations, and stars will be out on your Halloween evening. […]
Ever dream of rocketing into space or being an astronaut in Earth's orbit? Explore these fascinating journeys and beyond with NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg and her robot helper, S.L.O.T.H.! That’s short for Space Life Operations Trainer for Humans. Join us for this fun Planetarium program. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and […]
This show is all about eclipses, from lunar to total solar. Discover how they occur and what happens when they do. We look back to the proof of general relativity and look forward to upcoming eclipses and where to witness them. Learn from spectacular space environments to humorous pop-up books. Experience under the dome what […]
The Friends of Retzer Nature Center's annual Science Fest is an annual celebration that connects people with science, technology, engineering, and math in fun and exciting ways! Attendees of all ages are encouraged to explore 'Inside & Out' and engage in a variety of interactive activities and discover how science mixes into our everyday lives […]
The Case of the Disappearing Planet: WEDNESDAY, November 8, 2023 AT 11 AM – 12 PM After a frenzied phone call from a 3rd grade teacher, a sly, street-smart gumshoe named Skye Watcher collects clues to find out what happened to the planet Pluto and looks into the changing status of objects we call “planets.” […]
Defying Gravity, it really is “rocket science!” This program explores and engages audiences in the basic science of rocket flight. Visitors explore Newton’s laws of motion, rockets, roller coasters and even a Zero-G airplane ride! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website […]
On their way through the fairy tale winter forest, little Khrumka and his friends watch the Northern Lights, witness the flight of an asteroid, and admire the constellations of the winter sky. Thrilling rides, magic and surprises await them on their fantastic full-dome journey. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally […]
11/11, 11/18, 11/25 at 11:00am Follow Wilbear, the Teddy Bear, as he wants to fly and discover flight. His grandpa uses demonstrations about the nature of flight to build up to the story of the Wright Brothers' historic first airplane experience. Grandpa Bear captivates audiences with tales of inventions over time, from kites and gliders […]
11/11, 11/18, 11/25 at 1:00pm Living in Balance: Anishinaabe Star Knowledge highlights Anishinaabe stories of constellations and moons in relation to contemporary insights about environmental changes. Teachings shared by Native Skywatchers Carl Gawboy, William Wilson, and Dr. Annette S. Lee are narrated by Aarin Dokum with Anishinaabemowin translations by Alphonse Pitawanakwat set to art by […]
Two eclipses cross the US in 2023 and 2024 – an annular on October 14, 2023 and a total eclipse on April 8, 2024! Everyone in the continental US will experience at least a partial solar eclipse on April 8. Total solar eclipses are a rare and beautiful phenomena, and in this new planetarium show, […]
Mystery of the Christmas Star! / 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 at 1:00pm Journey back over 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. This modern retelling of the Christmas story is sure to charm and captivate audiences of all […]