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Events for June

1st

Events

Free First Sunday

Free admission is available every first Sunday of the month from 1 - 5 PM. In addition, we provide the reduced admission price of $5 for unlimited Irene W. Pennington Planetarium shows. Don't miss out on this day of exploration, creativity, and discovery with free admission to our one-of-a-kind galleries and various hands-on activities for all ages. Plus, for a reduced admission of just $5, you get access to unlimited surround-sound fulldome planetarium shows! Visit lasm.org/calendar for the full planetarium schedule. Save your money for other great memories while still enjoying the full experience of LASM! Thank you to our...

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

Seeing!

Join Neil deGrasse Tyson in a journey exploring the life of a photon. Start from its creation in the belly of a star, travel across the galaxy and go all the way into the eye of a young stargazing girl. You will learn the structures of the eye and its functions while taking a ride on the optic nerve. Discover how the eye works and how technology has enabled us to restore vision and prevent a variety of diseases that affect sight in the show Seeing! This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Back To The Moon For Good

Watch our cool movie about going back to the Moon! In case you haven’t heard, the Moon is trending again… and in a big way. Narrated by Tim Allen (voice of Buzz Lightyear), this is a complete behind-the-scenes feature on the $30 million Google Lunar XPRIZE, the largest incentivized prize in history. Adapted from the award-winning digital planetarium show, the 24-minute movie chronicles 18 teams from around the world looking to make history by landing a privately funded robotic spacecraft on the Moon. This global competition is designed to spark imagination and inspire a renewed commitment to space exploration, not...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum

Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. From northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about the...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

From Earth to the Universe

The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about this journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s grandest telescopes, we invite you to experience From Earth to the Universe. This stunning, 30-minute voyage through space and time conveys, through sparkling sights and sounds, the...

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for June

2nd

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Events for June

3rd

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Events for June

4th

Planetarium Shows

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu visits Sesame Street and discovers that Elmo can see the same star that he sees in China. He and the young astronomers will learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Preceded by Seasonal Sky Tonight.

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Ted’s Space Adventure

We’ll explore the Solar System with a bear named Ted (and companion Plant!), learning about the things we find there and how they affect us. With interactivity, music and rhyme, the show is a must for pre-school children! Here we follow Ted on a journey around the Solar System in search of the perfect planet to plant his plant. His plant will need sunshine, rain and soil. Sing along as we slowly eliminate any place that is too warm, too cold, too poisonous or too dusty.

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

The explorers and scientists in this digital program piece together archeological and genetic clues provided by their study of Egyptian mummies in order to reveal the mysterious world of the pharaohs. Through ambitious computer graphics and dramatic reconstruction, Mummies highlights one of the greatest finds in modern archeological history: the late 19th-century discovery of a cache of 40 mummies, including 12 pharaohs, among them Rameses the Great. The movie is narrated by Christopher Lee.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum

Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. From northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about the...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Earth, Moon & Sun

Discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This educational and entertaining show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. You will discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Events

Cosmic Crafts Under the Dome

Watch a planetarium show, then enjoy a themed hands-on craft activity on Wednesdays at 1 PM!Rotating shows include T. Rex, Kalouka'Hina: Enchanted Reef, Earth, Moon & Sun, and more.🎟 Included with admission | FREE for members

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible

Shed light on the physics of black hole formation! Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science dissemination have been brought together to set up research projects which will combine the latest state-of-the-art observations, numerical simulations and innovative analytic tools to compare theory with observation, and shed light on the physics of black hole formation in the context of galaxy evolution. This planetarium show presents the environments of the black holes in an impressive and understandable way to the audience.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for June

5th

Planetarium Shows

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu visits Sesame Street and discovers that Elmo can see the same star that he sees in China. He and the young astronomers will learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Preceded by Seasonal Sky Tonight.

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Ted’s Space Adventure

We’ll explore the Solar System with a bear named Ted (and companion Plant!), learning about the things we find there and how they affect us. With interactivity, music and rhyme, the show is a must for pre-school children! Here we follow Ted on a journey around the Solar System in search of the perfect planet to plant his plant. His plant will need sunshine, rain and soil. Sing along as we slowly eliminate any place that is too warm, too cold, too poisonous or too dusty.

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Earth, Moon & Sun

Discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This educational and entertaining show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. You will discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum

Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. From northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about the...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

The explorers and scientists in this digital program piece together archeological and genetic clues provided by their study of Egyptian mummies in order to reveal the mysterious world of the pharaohs. Through ambitious computer graphics and dramatic reconstruction, Mummies highlights one of the greatest finds in modern archeological history: the late 19th-century discovery of a cache of 40 mummies, including 12 pharaohs, among them Rameses the Great. The movie is narrated by Christopher Lee.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible

Shed light on the physics of black hole formation! Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science dissemination have been brought together to set up research projects which will combine the latest state-of-the-art observations, numerical simulations and innovative analytic tools to compare theory with observation, and shed light on the physics of black hole formation in the context of galaxy evolution. This planetarium show presents the environments of the black holes in an impressive and understandable way to the audience.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for June

6th

Planetarium Shows

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu visits Sesame Street and discovers that Elmo can see the same star that he sees in China. He and the young astronomers will learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Preceded by Seasonal Sky Tonight.

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Ted’s Space Adventure

We’ll explore the Solar System with a bear named Ted (and companion Plant!), learning about the things we find there and how they affect us. With interactivity, music and rhyme, the show is a must for pre-school children! Here we follow Ted on a journey around the Solar System in search of the perfect planet to plant his plant. His plant will need sunshine, rain and soil. Sing along as we slowly eliminate any place that is too warm, too cold, too poisonous or too dusty.

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

T.REX

Chronicling a remarkable discovery in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023, this immersive giant screen film explores the life and times of the Greatest Of All Tyrants – the GOAT. For over a hundred years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king—a tyrant lizard king. With leaps in CGI wizardry and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past twenty-five years, the time has come to revisit rex in the world’s prestigious museum cinemas. Working with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum

Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. From northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about the...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

The explorers and scientists in this digital program piece together archeological and genetic clues provided by their study of Egyptian mummies in order to reveal the mysterious world of the pharaohs. Through ambitious computer graphics and dramatic reconstruction, Mummies highlights one of the greatest finds in modern archeological history: the late 19th-century discovery of a cache of 40 mummies, including 12 pharaohs, among them Rameses the Great. The movie is narrated by Christopher Lee.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible

Shed light on the physics of black hole formation! Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science dissemination have been brought together to set up research projects which will combine the latest state-of-the-art observations, numerical simulations and innovative analytic tools to compare theory with observation, and shed light on the physics of black hole formation in the context of galaxy evolution. This planetarium show presents the environments of the black holes in an impressive and understandable way to the audience.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for June

7th

Events

Family-Hour Stargazing

Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door.

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Planetarium Shows

Ted’s Space Adventure

We’ll explore the Solar System with a bear named Ted (and companion Plant!), learning about the things we find there and how they affect us. With interactivity, music and rhyme, the show is a must for pre-school children! Here we follow Ted on a journey around the Solar System in search of the perfect planet to plant his plant. His plant will need sunshine, rain and soil. Sing along as we slowly eliminate any place that is too warm, too cold, too poisonous or too dusty.

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

T.REX

Chronicling a remarkable discovery in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023, this immersive giant screen film explores the life and times of the Greatest Of All Tyrants – the GOAT. For over a hundred years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king—a tyrant lizard king. With leaps in CGI wizardry and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past twenty-five years, the time has come to revisit rex in the world’s prestigious museum cinemas. Working with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Events

Read & Create

Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month! Join us on Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:15 AM for our Read and Create program!  Children ages 3-8 and their accompanying adults are invited to join us for a museum guide-led story time and art activity in the Republic Finance Gallery.  This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.

11:15 am - 11:40 pm

Planetarium Shows

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum

Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. From northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about the...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

The explorers and scientists in this digital program piece together archeological and genetic clues provided by their study of Egyptian mummies in order to reveal the mysterious world of the pharaohs. Through ambitious computer graphics and dramatic reconstruction, Mummies highlights one of the greatest finds in modern archeological history: the late 19th-century discovery of a cache of 40 mummies, including 12 pharaohs, among them Rameses the Great. The movie is narrated by Christopher Lee.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Einstein’s Gravity Playlist

Einstein’s Gravity Playlist is an original planetarium show that explores the ripples in space-time known as gravitational waves. Albert Einstein first predicted the existence of gravitational waves in 1916, and a century later, scientists detected these waves using incredibly precise laser technology here on Earth. In honor of this long-anticipated detection, the scientists who created the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017. In this show, viewers follow Lucia, a PhD student in physics, on an exploration of how gravitational waves are formed, how they move through the universe, and how scientists like her...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

T.REX

Chronicling a remarkable discovery in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023, this immersive giant screen film explores the life and times of the Greatest Of All Tyrants – the GOAT. For over a hundred years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king—a tyrant lizard king. With leaps in CGI wizardry and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past twenty-five years, the time has come to revisit rex in the world’s prestigious museum cinemas. Working with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Einstein’s Gravity Playlist

Einstein’s Gravity Playlist is an original planetarium show that explores the ripples in space-time known as gravitational waves. Albert Einstein first predicted the existence of gravitational waves in 1916, and a century later, scientists detected these waves using incredibly precise laser technology here on Earth. In honor of this long-anticipated detection, the scientists who created the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017. In this show, viewers follow Lucia, a PhD student in physics, on an exploration of how gravitational waves are formed, how they move through the universe, and how scientists like her...

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for June

8th

Planetarium Shows

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum (Subtitled)

Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. From northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about the...

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Events

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Create chemistry with BASF every 2nd and 4th weekend of the month! Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accompanying adults. Have fun learning and enjoy a different experiment each month! Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety glasses.    We are thrilled to host this exciting educational program thanks to the generous sponsorship of BASF. BASF's Kids' Lab workshops are included with the price of general admission (and are always free to members). You may register on-site the day of the program, as...

1:30 pm - 3:45 pm
The STEAM Lab inside the STEAM Station

Planetarium Shows

Einstein’s Gravity Playlist

Einstein’s Gravity Playlist is an original planetarium show that explores the ripples in space-time known as gravitational waves. Albert Einstein first predicted the existence of gravitational waves in 1916, and a century later, scientists detected these waves using incredibly precise laser technology here on Earth. In honor of this long-anticipated detection, the scientists who created the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017. In this show, viewers follow Lucia, a PhD student in physics, on an exploration of how gravitational waves are formed, how they move through the universe, and how scientists like her...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Events

Sensory Second Sunday

During these hours, dimmed lights, low-volume music, designated quiet areas, fidget toys, headphones, and accessible art supplies are available for those with sensory needs. Additionally, captioned Irene W. Pennington Planetarium shows will be available. Check Show Schedule

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System (Subtitled)

The audience of this stunning 35 minute show are transported inside a special spacecraft that takes them to the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) to view the stars in the night sky, before lifting them off into space to visit the Earth, Moon, Sun and all the planets of the Solar System. Unlike traditional planetarium shows the soundtrack takes the lead role. Each of the objects in space are represented with sounds as well as being presented with the incredible visuals. The audience listen to the stars appear and hear the planets orbit around their heads. This means...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu visits Sesame Street and discovers that Elmo can see the same star that he sees in China. He and the young astronomers will learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Preceded by Seasonal Sky Tonight.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for June

9th

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Events for June

10th

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Events for June

11th

Planetarium Shows

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu visits Sesame Street and discovers that Elmo can see the same star that he sees in China. He and the young astronomers will learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Preceded by Seasonal Sky Tonight.

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Ted’s Space Adventure

We’ll explore the Solar System with a bear named Ted (and companion Plant!), learning about the things we find there and how they affect us. With interactivity, music and rhyme, the show is a must for pre-school children! Here we follow Ted on a journey around the Solar System in search of the perfect planet to plant his plant. His plant will need sunshine, rain and soil. Sing along as we slowly eliminate any place that is too warm, too cold, too poisonous or too dusty.

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Earth, Moon & Sun

Discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This educational and entertaining show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. You will discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

From the Blue Planet to the Red Planet

Experience living on a futuristic Mars colony! Journey to the year 2132 as we follow Carina, a young woman stationed on Mars, as she communicates with her brother Aidan back on Earth. Experience living on a futuristic Mars colony and ride a rover across the Martian surface. Children and adults alike will learn about the differences between Earth and Mars and what it might be like to live and work on another planet. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Kaluoka’hina: The Enchanted Reef

The vastness of our planet's oceans holds unimaginable secrets. One of its most precious is Kaluoka'hina, the enchanted reef, whose magic protects it from being discovered by humans. Kaluoka'hina's colorful inhabitants have thus always lived in peace… until the volcano erupts and the spell is broken. Now it's up to the young sawfish Jake and his paranoid pal Shorty to restore the magic of Kaluoka'hina. Their only lead: the ancient legend that tells of touching the moon. But how is a fish supposed to touch the moon? This is just one of the intriguing puzzles that Jake and Shorty have...

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Events

Cosmic Crafts Under the Dome

Watch a planetarium show, then enjoy a themed hands-on craft activity on Wednesdays at 1 PM!Rotating shows include T. Rex, Kalouka'Hina: Enchanted Reef, Earth, Moon & Sun, and more.🎟 Included with admission | FREE for members

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible

Shed light on the physics of black hole formation! Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science dissemination have been brought together to set up research projects which will combine the latest state-of-the-art observations, numerical simulations and innovative analytic tools to compare theory with observation, and shed light on the physics of black hole formation in the context of galaxy evolution. This planetarium show presents the environments of the black holes in an impressive and understandable way to the audience.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for June

12th

Planetarium Shows

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu visits Sesame Street and discovers that Elmo can see the same star that he sees in China. He and the young astronomers will learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Preceded by Seasonal Sky Tonight.

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Ted’s Space Adventure

We’ll explore the Solar System with a bear named Ted (and companion Plant!), learning about the things we find there and how they affect us. With interactivity, music and rhyme, the show is a must for pre-school children! Here we follow Ted on a journey around the Solar System in search of the perfect planet to plant his plant. His plant will need sunshine, rain and soil. Sing along as we slowly eliminate any place that is too warm, too cold, too poisonous or too dusty.

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Earth, Moon & Sun

Discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This educational and entertaining show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. You will discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum

Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. From northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about the...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

The explorers and scientists in this digital program piece together archeological and genetic clues provided by their study of Egyptian mummies in order to reveal the mysterious world of the pharaohs. Through ambitious computer graphics and dramatic reconstruction, Mummies highlights one of the greatest finds in modern archeological history: the late 19th-century discovery of a cache of 40 mummies, including 12 pharaohs, among them Rameses the Great. The movie is narrated by Christopher Lee.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible

Shed light on the physics of black hole formation! Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science dissemination have been brought together to set up research projects which will combine the latest state-of-the-art observations, numerical simulations and innovative analytic tools to compare theory with observation, and shed light on the physics of black hole formation in the context of galaxy evolution. This planetarium show presents the environments of the black holes in an impressive and understandable way to the audience.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for June

13th

Planetarium Shows

Magic Tree House Space Mission

Discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel, and more! A mysterious “M” sends the intrepid Jack and Annie on a fun-filled journey to discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel, and more. This beautifully produced show is a winner with Magic Tree House book series fans and all ages. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Ted’s Space Adventure

We’ll explore the Solar System with a bear named Ted (and companion Plant!), learning about the things we find there and how they affect us. With interactivity, music and rhyme, the show is a must for pre-school children! Here we follow Ted on a journey around the Solar System in search of the perfect planet to plant his plant. His plant will need sunshine, rain and soil. Sing along as we slowly eliminate any place that is too warm, too cold, too poisonous or too dusty.

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Earth, Moon & Sun

Discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This educational and entertaining show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. You will discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum

Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. From northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about the...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

The explorers and scientists in this digital program piece together archeological and genetic clues provided by their study of Egyptian mummies in order to reveal the mysterious world of the pharaohs. Through ambitious computer graphics and dramatic reconstruction, Mummies highlights one of the greatest finds in modern archeological history: the late 19th-century discovery of a cache of 40 mummies, including 12 pharaohs, among them Rameses the Great. The movie is narrated by Christopher Lee.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible

Shed light on the physics of black hole formation! Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science dissemination have been brought together to set up research projects which will combine the latest state-of-the-art observations, numerical simulations and innovative analytic tools to compare theory with observation, and shed light on the physics of black hole formation in the context of galaxy evolution. This planetarium show presents the environments of the black holes in an impressive and understandable way to the audience.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for June

14th

Events

Family-Hour Stargazing

Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door.

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Planetarium Shows

Ted’s Space Adventure

We’ll explore the Solar System with a bear named Ted (and companion Plant!), learning about the things we find there and how they affect us. With interactivity, music and rhyme, the show is a must for pre-school children! Here we follow Ted on a journey around the Solar System in search of the perfect planet to plant his plant. His plant will need sunshine, rain and soil. Sing along as we slowly eliminate any place that is too warm, too cold, too poisonous or too dusty.

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Events

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Create chemistry with BASF every 2nd and 4th weekend of the month! Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accompanying adults. Have fun learning and enjoy a different experiment each month! Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety glasses.    We are thrilled to host this exciting educational program thanks to the generous sponsorship of BASF. BASF's Kids' Lab workshops are included with the price of general admission (and are always free to members). You may register on-site the day of the program, as...

11:00 am - 3:45 pm
The STEAM Lab inside the STEAM Station

Planetarium Shows

T.REX

Chronicling a remarkable discovery in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023, this immersive giant screen film explores the life and times of the Greatest Of All Tyrants – the GOAT. For over a hundred years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king—a tyrant lizard king. With leaps in CGI wizardry and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past twenty-five years, the time has come to revisit rex in the world’s prestigious museum cinemas. Working with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum

Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. From northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about the...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

The explorers and scientists in this digital program piece together archeological and genetic clues provided by their study of Egyptian mummies in order to reveal the mysterious world of the pharaohs. Through ambitious computer graphics and dramatic reconstruction, Mummies highlights one of the greatest finds in modern archeological history: the late 19th-century discovery of a cache of 40 mummies, including 12 pharaohs, among them Rameses the Great. The movie is narrated by Christopher Lee.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Einstein’s Gravity Playlist

Einstein’s Gravity Playlist is an original planetarium show that explores the ripples in space-time known as gravitational waves. Albert Einstein first predicted the existence of gravitational waves in 1916, and a century later, scientists detected these waves using incredibly precise laser technology here on Earth. In honor of this long-anticipated detection, the scientists who created the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017. In this show, viewers follow Lucia, a PhD student in physics, on an exploration of how gravitational waves are formed, how they move through the universe, and how scientists like her...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

T.REX

Chronicling a remarkable discovery in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023, this immersive giant screen film explores the life and times of the Greatest Of All Tyrants – the GOAT. For over a hundred years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king—a tyrant lizard king. With leaps in CGI wizardry and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past twenty-five years, the time has come to revisit rex in the world’s prestigious museum cinemas. Working with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Einstein’s Gravity Playlist

Einstein’s Gravity Playlist is an original planetarium show that explores the ripples in space-time known as gravitational waves. Albert Einstein first predicted the existence of gravitational waves in 1916, and a century later, scientists detected these waves using incredibly precise laser technology here on Earth. In honor of this long-anticipated detection, the scientists who created the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017. In this show, viewers follow Lucia, a PhD student in physics, on an exploration of how gravitational waves are formed, how they move through the universe, and how scientists like her...

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for June

15th

Planetarium Shows

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

The explorers and scientists in this digital program piece together archeological and genetic clues provided by their study of Egyptian mummies in order to reveal the mysterious world of the pharaohs. Through ambitious computer graphics and dramatic reconstruction, Mummies highlights one of the greatest finds in modern archeological history: the late 19th-century discovery of a cache of 40 mummies, including 12 pharaohs, among them Rameses the Great. The movie is narrated by Christopher Lee.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Einstein’s Gravity Playlist

Einstein’s Gravity Playlist is an original planetarium show that explores the ripples in space-time known as gravitational waves. Albert Einstein first predicted the existence of gravitational waves in 1916, and a century later, scientists detected these waves using incredibly precise laser technology here on Earth. In honor of this long-anticipated detection, the scientists who created the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2017. In this show, viewers follow Lucia, a PhD student in physics, on an exploration of how gravitational waves are formed, how they move through the universe, and how scientists like her...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

T.REX

Chronicling a remarkable discovery in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023, this immersive giant screen film explores the life and times of the Greatest Of All Tyrants – the GOAT. For over a hundred years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king—a tyrant lizard king. With leaps in CGI wizardry and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past twenty-five years, the time has come to revisit rex in the world’s prestigious museum cinemas. Working with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

From Earth to the Universe

The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about this journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s grandest telescopes, we invite you to experience From Earth to the Universe. This stunning, 30-minute voyage through space and time conveys, through sparkling sights and sounds, the...

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for June

16th

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Events for June

17th

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Events for June

18th

Planetarium Shows

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu visits Sesame Street and discovers that Elmo can see the same star that he sees in China. He and the young astronomers will learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Preceded by Seasonal Sky Tonight.

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

T.REX

Chronicling a remarkable discovery in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023, this immersive giant screen film explores the life and times of the Greatest Of All Tyrants – the GOAT. For over a hundred years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king—a tyrant lizard king. With leaps in CGI wizardry and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past twenty-five years, the time has come to revisit rex in the world’s prestigious museum cinemas. Working with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of...

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Earth, Moon & Sun

Discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This educational and entertaining show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. You will discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Earth, Moon & Sun

Discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This educational and entertaining show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. You will discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

T.REX

Chronicling a remarkable discovery in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023, this immersive giant screen film explores the life and times of the Greatest Of All Tyrants – the GOAT. For over a hundred years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king—a tyrant lizard king. With leaps in CGI wizardry and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past twenty-five years, the time has come to revisit rex in the world’s prestigious museum cinemas. Working with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of...

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Events

Cosmic Crafts Under the Dome

Watch a planetarium show, then enjoy a themed hands-on craft activity on Wednesdays at 1 PM!Rotating shows include T. Rex, Kalouka'Hina: Enchanted Reef, Earth, Moon & Sun, and more.🎟 Included with admission | FREE for members

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible

Shed light on the physics of black hole formation! Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science dissemination have been brought together to set up research projects which will combine the latest state-of-the-art observations, numerical simulations and innovative analytic tools to compare theory with observation, and shed light on the physics of black hole formation in the context of galaxy evolution. This planetarium show presents the environments of the black holes in an impressive and understandable way to the audience.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for June

19th

Planetarium Shows

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu visits Sesame Street and discovers that Elmo can see the same star that he sees in China. He and the young astronomers will learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Preceded by Seasonal Sky Tonight.

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Ted’s Space Adventure

We’ll explore the Solar System with a bear named Ted (and companion Plant!), learning about the things we find there and how they affect us. With interactivity, music and rhyme, the show is a must for pre-school children! Here we follow Ted on a journey around the Solar System in search of the perfect planet to plant his plant. His plant will need sunshine, rain and soil. Sing along as we slowly eliminate any place that is too warm, too cold, too poisonous or too dusty.

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

T.REX

Chronicling a remarkable discovery in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023, this immersive giant screen film explores the life and times of the Greatest Of All Tyrants – the GOAT. For over a hundred years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king—a tyrant lizard king. With leaps in CGI wizardry and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past twenty-five years, the time has come to revisit rex in the world’s prestigious museum cinemas. Working with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum

Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. From northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about the...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

The explorers and scientists in this digital program piece together archeological and genetic clues provided by their study of Egyptian mummies in order to reveal the mysterious world of the pharaohs. Through ambitious computer graphics and dramatic reconstruction, Mummies highlights one of the greatest finds in modern archeological history: the late 19th-century discovery of a cache of 40 mummies, including 12 pharaohs, among them Rameses the Great. The movie is narrated by Christopher Lee.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible

Shed light on the physics of black hole formation! Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science dissemination have been brought together to set up research projects which will combine the latest state-of-the-art observations, numerical simulations and innovative analytic tools to compare theory with observation, and shed light on the physics of black hole formation in the context of galaxy evolution. This planetarium show presents the environments of the black holes in an impressive and understandable way to the audience.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for June

20th

Planetarium Shows

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu visits Sesame Street and discovers that Elmo can see the same star that he sees in China. He and the young astronomers will learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Preceded by Seasonal Sky Tonight.

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Ted’s Space Adventure

We’ll explore the Solar System with a bear named Ted (and companion Plant!), learning about the things we find there and how they affect us. With interactivity, music and rhyme, the show is a must for pre-school children! Here we follow Ted on a journey around the Solar System in search of the perfect planet to plant his plant. His plant will need sunshine, rain and soil. Sing along as we slowly eliminate any place that is too warm, too cold, too poisonous or too dusty.

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Earth, Moon & Sun

Discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This educational and entertaining show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. You will discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum

Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. From northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about the...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

The explorers and scientists in this digital program piece together archeological and genetic clues provided by their study of Egyptian mummies in order to reveal the mysterious world of the pharaohs. Through ambitious computer graphics and dramatic reconstruction, Mummies highlights one of the greatest finds in modern archeological history: the late 19th-century discovery of a cache of 40 mummies, including 12 pharaohs, among them Rameses the Great. The movie is narrated by Christopher Lee.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

The Dark Matter Mystery

What keeps Galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the Universe? What makes the Universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled with a mysterious glue: Dark Matter. We know that it is out there. But we have no idea what it is made out of. This fulldome planetarium show takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics. You will see why we know that Dark Matter exists, and how this search is one of the most...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for June

21st

Events

Family-Hour Stargazing

Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door.

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Planetarium Shows

Ted’s Space Adventure

We’ll explore the Solar System with a bear named Ted (and companion Plant!), learning about the things we find there and how they affect us. With interactivity, music and rhyme, the show is a must for pre-school children! Here we follow Ted on a journey around the Solar System in search of the perfect planet to plant his plant. His plant will need sunshine, rain and soil. Sing along as we slowly eliminate any place that is too warm, too cold, too poisonous or too dusty.

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

T.REX

Chronicling a remarkable discovery in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023, this immersive giant screen film explores the life and times of the Greatest Of All Tyrants – the GOAT. For over a hundred years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king—a tyrant lizard king. With leaps in CGI wizardry and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past twenty-five years, the time has come to revisit rex in the world’s prestigious museum cinemas. Working with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Events

Read & Create

Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month! Join us on Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:15 AM for our Read and Create program!  Children ages 3-8 and their accompanying adults are invited to join us for a museum guide-led story time and art activity in the Republic Finance Gallery.  This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.

11:15 am - 11:40 pm

Planetarium Shows

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum

Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. From northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about the...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

The explorers and scientists in this digital program piece together archeological and genetic clues provided by their study of Egyptian mummies in order to reveal the mysterious world of the pharaohs. Through ambitious computer graphics and dramatic reconstruction, Mummies highlights one of the greatest finds in modern archeological history: the late 19th-century discovery of a cache of 40 mummies, including 12 pharaohs, among them Rameses the Great. The movie is narrated by Christopher Lee.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

The Dark Matter Mystery

What keeps Galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the Universe? What makes the Universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled with a mysterious glue: Dark Matter. We know that it is out there. But we have no idea what it is made out of. This fulldome planetarium show takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics. You will see why we know that Dark Matter exists, and how this search is one of the most...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

T.REX

Chronicling a remarkable discovery in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023, this immersive giant screen film explores the life and times of the Greatest Of All Tyrants – the GOAT. For over a hundred years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king—a tyrant lizard king. With leaps in CGI wizardry and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past twenty-five years, the time has come to revisit rex in the world’s prestigious museum cinemas. Working with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

The Dark Matter Mystery

What keeps Galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the Universe? What makes the Universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled with a mysterious glue: Dark Matter. We know that it is out there. But we have no idea what it is made out of. This fulldome planetarium show takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics. You will see why we know that Dark Matter exists, and how this search is one of the most...

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for June

22nd

Planetarium Shows

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

The explorers and scientists in this digital program piece together archeological and genetic clues provided by their study of Egyptian mummies in order to reveal the mysterious world of the pharaohs. Through ambitious computer graphics and dramatic reconstruction, Mummies highlights one of the greatest finds in modern archeological history: the late 19th-century discovery of a cache of 40 mummies, including 12 pharaohs, among them Rameses the Great. The movie is narrated by Christopher Lee.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Events

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Create chemistry with BASF every 2nd and 4th weekend of the month! Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accompanying adults. Have fun learning and enjoy a different experiment each month! Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety glasses.    We are thrilled to host this exciting educational program thanks to the generous sponsorship of BASF. BASF's Kids' Lab workshops are included with the price of general admission (and are always free to members). You may register on-site the day of the program, as...

1:30 pm - 3:45 pm
The STEAM Lab inside the STEAM Station

Planetarium Shows

The Dark Matter Mystery

What keeps Galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the Universe? What makes the Universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled with a mysterious glue: Dark Matter. We know that it is out there. But we have no idea what it is made out of. This fulldome planetarium show takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics. You will see why we know that Dark Matter exists, and how this search is one of the most...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

T.REX

Chronicling a remarkable discovery in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023, this immersive giant screen film explores the life and times of the Greatest Of All Tyrants – the GOAT. For over a hundred years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king—a tyrant lizard king. With leaps in CGI wizardry and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past twenty-five years, the time has come to revisit rex in the world’s prestigious museum cinemas. Working with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

From Earth to the Universe

The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about this journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s grandest telescopes, we invite you to experience From Earth to the Universe. This stunning, 30-minute voyage through space and time conveys, through sparkling sights and sounds, the...

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for June

23rd

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Events for June

24th

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Events for June

25th

Planetarium Shows

Magic Tree House Space Mission

Discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel, and more! A mysterious “M” sends the intrepid Jack and Annie on a fun-filled journey to discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel, and more. This beautifully produced show is a winner with Magic Tree House book series fans and all ages. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Ted’s Space Adventure

We’ll explore the Solar System with a bear named Ted (and companion Plant!), learning about the things we find there and how they affect us. With interactivity, music and rhyme, the show is a must for pre-school children! Here we follow Ted on a journey around the Solar System in search of the perfect planet to plant his plant. His plant will need sunshine, rain and soil. Sing along as we slowly eliminate any place that is too warm, too cold, too poisonous or too dusty.

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

T.REX

Chronicling a remarkable discovery in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023, this immersive giant screen film explores the life and times of the Greatest Of All Tyrants – the GOAT. For over a hundred years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king—a tyrant lizard king. With leaps in CGI wizardry and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past twenty-five years, the time has come to revisit rex in the world’s prestigious museum cinemas. Working with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum

Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. From northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about the...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Family-Hour Stargazing

Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Events

Cosmic Crafts Under the Dome

Watch a planetarium show, then enjoy a themed hands-on craft activity on Wednesdays at 1 PM!Rotating shows include T. Rex, Kalouka'Hina: Enchanted Reef, Earth, Moon & Sun, and more.🎟 Included with admission | FREE for members

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

The Dark Matter Mystery

What keeps Galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the Universe? What makes the Universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled with a mysterious glue: Dark Matter. We know that it is out there. But we have no idea what it is made out of. This fulldome planetarium show takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics. You will see why we know that Dark Matter exists, and how this search is one of the most...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for June

26th

Planetarium Shows

Magic Tree House Space Mission

Discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel, and more! A mysterious “M” sends the intrepid Jack and Annie on a fun-filled journey to discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel, and more. This beautifully produced show is a winner with Magic Tree House book series fans and all ages. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Ted’s Space Adventure

We’ll explore the Solar System with a bear named Ted (and companion Plant!), learning about the things we find there and how they affect us. With interactivity, music and rhyme, the show is a must for pre-school children! Here we follow Ted on a journey around the Solar System in search of the perfect planet to plant his plant. His plant will need sunshine, rain and soil. Sing along as we slowly eliminate any place that is too warm, too cold, too poisonous or too dusty.

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Earth, Moon & Sun

Discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This educational and entertaining show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. You will discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

From the Blue Planet to the Red Planet

Experience living on a futuristic Mars colony! Journey to the year 2132 as we follow Carina, a young woman stationed on Mars, as she communicates with her brother Aidan back on Earth. Experience living on a futuristic Mars colony and ride a rover across the Martian surface. Children and adults alike will learn about the differences between Earth and Mars and what it might be like to live and work on another planet. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

The explorers and scientists in this digital program piece together archeological and genetic clues provided by their study of Egyptian mummies in order to reveal the mysterious world of the pharaohs. Through ambitious computer graphics and dramatic reconstruction, Mummies highlights one of the greatest finds in modern archeological history: the late 19th-century discovery of a cache of 40 mummies, including 12 pharaohs, among them Rameses the Great. The movie is narrated by Christopher Lee.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for June

27th

Planetarium Shows

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu visits Sesame Street and discovers that Elmo can see the same star that he sees in China. He and the young astronomers will learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Preceded by Seasonal Sky Tonight.

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Ted’s Space Adventure

We’ll explore the Solar System with a bear named Ted (and companion Plant!), learning about the things we find there and how they affect us. With interactivity, music and rhyme, the show is a must for pre-school children! Here we follow Ted on a journey around the Solar System in search of the perfect planet to plant his plant. His plant will need sunshine, rain and soil. Sing along as we slowly eliminate any place that is too warm, too cold, too poisonous or too dusty.

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Earth, Moon & Sun

Discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This educational and entertaining show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has many misconceptions about Earth and its most familiar neighbors. You will discover solar and lunar eclipses along with the Moon’s orbit, craters, and phases. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum

Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. From northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about the...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

The explorers and scientists in this digital program piece together archeological and genetic clues provided by their study of Egyptian mummies in order to reveal the mysterious world of the pharaohs. Through ambitious computer graphics and dramatic reconstruction, Mummies highlights one of the greatest finds in modern archeological history: the late 19th-century discovery of a cache of 40 mummies, including 12 pharaohs, among them Rameses the Great. The movie is narrated by Christopher Lee.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

The Dark Matter Mystery

What keeps Galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the Universe? What makes the Universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled with a mysterious glue: Dark Matter. We know that it is out there. But we have no idea what it is made out of. This fulldome planetarium show takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics. You will see why we know that Dark Matter exists, and how this search is one of the most...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for June

28th

Events

Family-Hour Stargazing

Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door.

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Events

LASM’s Annual Dino Day

The Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) will host its annual Dino Day on Saturday, June 28, at 10 AM. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with a Paleontologist as they are introduced to “Jason,” the 66-million-year-old Triceratops skull on display at LASM. Dino Day will include hands-on activities from 10 AM to 2 PM in collaboration with various community partners and immersive, dinosaur-themed shows in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium until 5 PM. Visitors will be able to experience “Jason” the Triceratops, who is generously on loan to LASM by Raising Cane’s and the Todd Graves Family. “Jason”...

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Planetarium Shows

Ted’s Space Adventure

We’ll explore the Solar System with a bear named Ted (and companion Plant!), learning about the things we find there and how they affect us. With interactivity, music and rhyme, the show is a must for pre-school children! Here we follow Ted on a journey around the Solar System in search of the perfect planet to plant his plant. His plant will need sunshine, rain and soil. Sing along as we slowly eliminate any place that is too warm, too cold, too poisonous or too dusty.

10:30 am - 11:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Events

BASF’s Kids’ Lab

Create chemistry with BASF every 2nd and 4th weekend of the month! Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshops for young scientists ages 6-12 and their accompanying adults. Have fun learning and enjoy a different experiment each month! Each participant will also receive a cool branded tote bag that includes a lab apron and safety glasses.    We are thrilled to host this exciting educational program thanks to the generous sponsorship of BASF. BASF's Kids' Lab workshops are included with the price of general admission (and are always free to members). You may register on-site the day of the program, as...

11:00 am - 3:45 pm
The STEAM Lab inside the STEAM Station

Planetarium Shows

T.REX

Chronicling a remarkable discovery in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023, this immersive giant screen film explores the life and times of the Greatest Of All Tyrants – the GOAT. For over a hundred years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king—a tyrant lizard king. With leaps in CGI wizardry and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past twenty-five years, the time has come to revisit rex in the world’s prestigious museum cinemas. Working with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Earth’s Wild Ride

Visit a Moon colony in 2081 during a solar eclipse and experience an exciting ride across both the Earth and Moon as a grandfather tells his grandchildren stories of our planet. You will learn about eclipses, the ice age, the Earth’s water cycle, and the differences between our Earth and the Moon. Imagine Earth was a distant place you once called home but could never visit again. What would you remember most about the planet, and how would you describe it to your grandchildren? Set on the surface of the Moon in the year 2081, a grandfather and granddaughter watch...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

The explorers and scientists in this digital program piece together archeological and genetic clues provided by their study of Egyptian mummies in order to reveal the mysterious world of the pharaohs. Through ambitious computer graphics and dramatic reconstruction, Mummies highlights one of the greatest finds in modern archeological history: the late 19th-century discovery of a cache of 40 mummies, including 12 pharaohs, among them Rameses the Great. The movie is narrated by Christopher Lee.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Dinosaur Passage to Pangaea

This delightful claymation adventure explains one of the greatest geological events in the history of the earth: the separation of the supercontinent Pangaea. When two children embark on a geology field trip, they are thrown into a fantastic voyage in which they witness incredible geological wonders and explore the mysterious process that created our present-day continents.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

T.REX

Chronicling a remarkable discovery in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023, this immersive giant screen film explores the life and times of the Greatest Of All Tyrants – the GOAT. For over a hundred years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king—a tyrant lizard king. With leaps in CGI wizardry and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past twenty-five years, the time has come to revisit rex in the world’s prestigious museum cinemas. Working with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

The Dark Matter Mystery

What keeps Galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the Universe? What makes the Universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled with a mysterious glue: Dark Matter. We know that it is out there. But we have no idea what it is made out of. This fulldome planetarium show takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics. You will see why we know that Dark Matter exists, and how this search is one of the most...

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for June

29th

Planetarium Shows

Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs

The explorers and scientists in this digital program piece together archeological and genetic clues provided by their study of Egyptian mummies in order to reveal the mysterious world of the pharaohs. Through ambitious computer graphics and dramatic reconstruction, Mummies highlights one of the greatest finds in modern archeological history: the late 19th-century discovery of a cache of 40 mummies, including 12 pharaohs, among them Rameses the Great. The movie is narrated by Christopher Lee.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

The Dark Matter Mystery

What keeps Galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the Universe? What makes the Universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled with a mysterious glue: Dark Matter. We know that it is out there. But we have no idea what it is made out of. This fulldome planetarium show takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics. You will see why we know that Dark Matter exists, and how this search is one of the most...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

T.REX

Chronicling a remarkable discovery in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023, this immersive giant screen film explores the life and times of the Greatest Of All Tyrants – the GOAT. For over a hundred years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king—a tyrant lizard king. With leaps in CGI wizardry and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past twenty-five years, the time has come to revisit rex in the world’s prestigious museum cinemas. Working with top tyrannosaur scientists, a coalition of...

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

From Earth to the Universe

The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about this journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s grandest telescopes, we invite you to experience From Earth to the Universe. This stunning, 30-minute voyage through space and time conveys, through sparkling sights and sounds, the...

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for June

30th

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Events for July

2nd

Planetarium Shows

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu visits Sesame Street and discovers that Elmo can see the same star that he sees in China. He and the young astronomers will learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Preceded by Seasonal Sky Tonight.

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Ted’s Space Adventure

We’ll explore the Solar System with a bear named Ted (and companion Plant!), learning about the things we find there and how they affect us. With interactivity, music and rhyme, the show is a must for pre-school children! Here we follow Ted on a journey around the Solar System in search of the perfect planet to plant his plant. His plant will need sunshine, rain and soil. Sing along as we slowly eliminate any place that is too warm, too cold, too poisonous or too dusty.

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum

Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. From northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about the...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for July

3rd

Planetarium Shows

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu visits Sesame Street and discovers that Elmo can see the same star that he sees in China. He and the young astronomers will learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Preceded by Seasonal Sky Tonight.

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Ted’s Space Adventure

We’ll explore the Solar System with a bear named Ted (and companion Plant!), learning about the things we find there and how they affect us. With interactivity, music and rhyme, the show is a must for pre-school children! Here we follow Ted on a journey around the Solar System in search of the perfect planet to plant his plant. His plant will need sunshine, rain and soil. Sing along as we slowly eliminate any place that is too warm, too cold, too poisonous or too dusty.

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum

Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. From northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about the...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for July

4th

Planetarium Shows

One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure

Learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu visits Sesame Street and discovers that Elmo can see the same star that he sees in China. He and the young astronomers will learn how to locate the Moon, the Big Dipper, and the North Star in the nighttime sky. Preceded by Seasonal Sky Tonight.

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Ted’s Space Adventure

We’ll explore the Solar System with a bear named Ted (and companion Plant!), learning about the things we find there and how they affect us. With interactivity, music and rhyme, the show is a must for pre-school children! Here we follow Ted on a journey around the Solar System in search of the perfect planet to plant his plant. His plant will need sunshine, rain and soil. Sing along as we slowly eliminate any place that is too warm, too cold, too poisonous or too dusty.

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium

Planetarium Shows

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum

Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. From northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about the...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium
Events for July

5th

Events

Family-Hour Stargazing

Join us for STARGAZING under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium on Saturdays at 10 AM! Learn about the stars and constellations in the local nighttime sky during the interactive presentation, then sit back for a featured show for all ages. Included in general admission (free for members); admission price paid at the door.

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Events

Read & Create

Every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month! Join us on Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 11:15 AM for our Read and Create program!  Children ages 3-8 and their accompanying adults are invited to join us for a museum guide-led story time and art activity in the Republic Finance Gallery.  This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.

11:15 am - 11:40 pm

Planetarium Shows

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum

Discover the many reasons for color—like why the sky is blue, and Mars is red. Take a tour within a plant leaf and journey inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays by voyaging to a monstrous black hole and then back to your doctor's office. You will even see the actual color of a dinosaur—based on recent evidence. Get ready for an amazing adventure under a rainbow of cosmic light. From northern lights to garden flowers, color fills our lives and “Cosmic Colors” explains how we use the rainbow to see, understand and explore our universe. Visitors learn more about the...

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium