Planetarium

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Step into the Anchorage Museum’s Thomas Planetarium, an immersive space where science, storytelling, and the wonder of the cosmos come together in Anchorage, Alaska. Connect to the rhythms of Earth and sky, from the auroras of the North to distant galaxies. With a rotating schedule of all-ages shows, the planetarium connects science, culture, and curiosity through astronomy, Indigenous sky knowledge, and the natural world.

Visit the Planetarium & General Information

How to buy Planetarium tickets, schedule a field trip and more.

Private Parties

From birthdays to double dates, the Private Planetarium Experience provides a unique learning opportunity, ideal for groups of 2-6.

Planetarium Programs

The Thomas Planetarium offers a wide variety of interactive astronomy programs, including films, music performances, guest speakers and astronomy demonstrations and workshops.

Virtual Astronomy Club

Join our interactive virtual astronomy club to share images, talk and learn about astronomy, and access telescopes from around the world.

Astronomy Corner

Can’t get enough astronomy info? The Astronomy Corner has you covered, with information about the aurora, International Space Station viewings, current NASA mission updates, and more interactive fun.

Sponsors

The Thomas Planetarium is made possible through a generous contribution from:
Lowell and Tay Thomas
Valerie Phelps & Peter Burke
Julie & Tony Furnar
Joe & Anna Dugan
Jimmy & Mary Miner
Luke & Ashlee Blomfield
Catherine Claxton
Ryan Webb & Brian Kirchner

Some content provided by the British Fulldome Institute.

Portable Planetarium supported by:

Sparkjoy Foundation
Segelhorst Fund for Education

 

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