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Planetarium

The Thomas Planetarium is now open with new seating and enhanced projection.

Embark on a breathtaking journey to the stars in the new Thomas Planetarium. Through 3-D graphics, surround sound and a dome screen, the planetarium offers a fascinating way to learn about astronomy, the solar system and more.

The planetarium is home to a wide variety of interactive astronomy demonstrations, educational programs and films. See the monthly schedule.

International Astronomy Day is April 21. To see what's planned at the Planetarium, click here for the schedule.

ADMISSION

Buy tickets online or at the museum front desk. Prices do not include museum general admission: You must purchase a museum general admission ticket in addition to your planetarium ticket unless you are a museum member. Seating is limited, so it's recommended that visitors purchase tickets in advance. Planetarium doors close promptly on the hour, so please arrive at least 10 minutes early.

Planetarium show tickets vary from $4 to $10. Museum members receive a $2 discount on planetarium show tickets.

CAPACITY

The planetarium has 39 seats and is accessible to people with disabilities.

SCHOOL VISITS

Astronomy workshops and other planetarium activities are available to school groups September through May.

Programming for Young Audiences

Many of our most popular shows were developed with young learners in mind, and the Anchorage Museum offers these shows on Saturday mornings. Check the schedule below to find a show that's right for your family.

SYSTEM DETAILS

The Thomas Planetarium features a state-of-the-art Digitarium Kappa Fixed model digital planetarium system manufactured by Digitalis Education Solutions, Inc. Our Digitarium system generates immersive images on the interior surface of a 180-degree dome that's 24 feet in diameter.

Some content generously provided by The British Fulldome Institute.

Anchorage Museum

625 C Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
907-929-9200 | General
907-929-9228 | Membership

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Winter Hours
Oct. 1 – April 30
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tue – Sat
Noon to 6 p.m. Sun
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every Friday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

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  • Free Member
  • $18 Adult
  • $15 Alaska Resident
  • $12 Senior, Student, Military w/id
  • $9 Children 3-12
  • Free 2 and younger
  • Free First Fridays 6 to 9 p.m.

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