Programs

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.