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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 14, 2023 |
August 14, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 15, 2023 |
August 15, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 16, 2023 |
August 16, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 17, 2023 |
August 17, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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Art After Hours Launch Party |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 18, 2023 |
August 18, 2023 |
6:00 PM |
8:30 PM |
JOIN US for the special Launch Party event to celebrate the opening of Celestial Imaginings: Artists Exploring the Galaxies on Friday, August 18, 2023!
BATON ROUGE, LA – The Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) will host an Art After Hours Launch Party to celebrate the opening of the museum’s newest exhibition, Celestial Imaginings: Artists Exploring the Galaxies, on Friday, August 18, 2023, from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM in The Republic Finance Gallery.
The exhibition, which was designed to celebrate this year’s 20th anniversary of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium, features eight contemporary artists searching for answers to life’s mysteries by combining art and science. The artists, who explored many different mediums and ranges of styles for this exhibition, include Rachel Brumer, Nick Hobbs, Jackie Haxthausen, Jedidiah Dore, Meagan Moore, Eleanor Owen Kerr, Ophelia Chambliss, and Dawn DeDeaux.
Along with a meet and greet with a few of the artists, Mimosa Handcrafted will host a pop-up sale for the event alongside LASM Museum Store Manager Paula Taylor, who will have various items that pair directly with the exhibition on display and available for purchase. “We are honored that Madeline Ellis has always been such a strong advocate for LASM” says Taylor. “The beautiful 20th Anniversary commemorative planetarium dome pendant she designed for us is a wearable, iconic piece of the Baton Rouge skyline! We will have it plus a sampling of other Mimosa Handcrafted pieces in the Museum Store during the Launch Party on August 18th.”
The “Celestial Imaginings Art After Hours Launch Party” includes wine, hors d’oeuvres, live music, and door prizes. Tickets for the event are $25 for nonmembers and free for LASM members and are available for presale purchases online as well as at the door on the night of the event.
Visit lasm.org for more information on the “Celestial Imaginings Art After Hours Launch Party” and other public programs at LASM! For any questions or additional information, contact Curator and Public Programs Manager Tracey Barhorst at (225) 344-9478 or tbarhorst@lasm.org during our operating hours. |
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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 18, 2023 |
August 18, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 19, 2023 |
August 19, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
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Studio Saturdays: Printmaking on Fabric with Kelsey Livingston |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 19, 2023 |
August 19, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Join us for our "Studio Saturdays" series with Kelsey Livingston! LASM's “Studio Saturdays” program will take place every Saturday from July 15 through August 26 from 10 AM to 12 PM. LASM’s “Studio Saturdays” will provide the Baton Rouge community with opportunities to learn about various styles of artmaking from local artists and create their own... |
| 1692421200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 19, 2023 |
August 19, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 20, 2023 |
August 20, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 21, 2023 |
August 21, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 22, 2023 |
August 22, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 23, 2023 |
August 23, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 24, 2023 |
August 24, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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The Perseids Meteor Shower |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 25, 2023 |
August 25, 2023 |
9:00 PM |
6:00 AM |
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862.
The comet orbits the sun approximately every 133 years. Lewis Swift of Marathon, New York, visually discovered it on July 16, 1862, using an 11-centimeter (3.5-inch refractor lens) telescope. He did not report it immediately, believing that he was observing Comet Schmidt, which was found two weeks prior. Then, three days later, Horace Tuttle picked it up from Harvard Observatory. Scientists calculated that the comet would return in 130 years. That is, that we would see it again in 1992.
The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The crescent moon should not be too much of a problem this year. Skies should still be dark enough for a good show. Best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky. |
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Studio Saturdays: Printmaking on Fabric with Kelsey Livingston |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 26, 2023 |
August 26, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Join us for our "Studio Saturdays" series with Kelsey Livingston! LASM's “Studio Saturdays” program will take place every Saturday from July 15 through August 26 from 10 AM to 12 PM. LASM’s “Studio Saturdays” will provide the Baton Rouge community with opportunities to learn about various styles of artmaking from local artists and create their own... |
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Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 26, 2023 |
August 26, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
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Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 2, 2023 |
September 2, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
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Free First Sunday |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 3, 2023 |
September 3, 2023 |
1:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Join us on Sunday, September 3, for our next FREE FIRST SUNDAY! The Free First Sunday program provides free admission to all every first Sunday of the month from 1 to 5 PM. Since 2021, program attendance has nearly doubled and will continue to include free admission to unlimited shows in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. Are you or your company interested in sponsoring... |
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Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 9, 2023 |
September 9, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
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Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 16, 2023 |
September 16, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1695445200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 23, 2023 |
September 23, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1696050000 |
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Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 30, 2023 |
September 30, 2023 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1696136400 |
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Free First Sunday |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 1, 2023 |
October 1, 2023 |
1:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Join us on Sunday, September 3, for our next FREE FIRST SUNDAY! The Free First Sunday program provides free admission to all every first Sunday of the month from 1 to 5 PM. Since 2021, program attendance has nearly doubled and will continue to include free admission to unlimited shows in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. Are you or your company interested in sponsoring... |
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LASM Annual Gala |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 6, 2023 |
October 6, 2023 |
7:00 PM |
11:00 PM |
Join us on Friday, October 6th, for an astronomically entertaining night of fundraising during LASM's Annual Gala: Out of this World, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium and honoring Paula Pennington de la Bretonne, Claude Pennington, and Daryl Pennington!
The Gala will feature delicious food and cocktails, with multiple open bars; a silent auction, grand raffle by Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry, and other FUNdraising opportunities; a new exhibition exploring how artists and scientists have interpreted the stars, which will feature a collection of works by artist Salvador Dali; entertainment; and more!
LASM's got the party, the purpose, and the planetarium; now, we just need YOU to make the stars align on October 6th so that our Out of the World Gala lives up to its name! |
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Free First Sunday |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 5, 2023 |
November 5, 2023 |
1:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Join us on Sunday, September 3, for our next FREE FIRST SUNDAY! The Free First Sunday program provides free admission to all every first Sunday of the month from 1 to 5 PM. Since 2021, program attendance has nearly doubled and will continue to include free admission to unlimited shows in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. Are you or your company interested in sponsoring... |
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Free First Sunday |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 3, 2023 |
December 3, 2023 |
1:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Join us on Sunday, September 3, for our next FREE FIRST SUNDAY! The Free First Sunday program provides free admission to all every first Sunday of the month from 1 to 5 PM. Since 2021, program attendance has nearly doubled and will continue to include free admission to unlimited shows in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. Are you or your company interested in sponsoring... |
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Free First Sunday |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
January 7, 2024 |
January 7, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Join us on Sunday, September 3, for our next FREE FIRST SUNDAY! The Free First Sunday program provides free admission to all every first Sunday of the month from 1 to 5 PM. Since 2021, program attendance has nearly doubled and will continue to include free admission to unlimited shows in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. Are you or your company interested in sponsoring... |
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Forward To The Moon |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 24, 2024 |
July 24, 2024 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before, NASA uses what they learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars. Join Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters as she launches on a journey beyond the Earth toward a sustainable future in space. |
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America’s Musical Journey |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 24, 2024 |
July 24, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
In America’s musical cities, every chord, every riff, every bang of a drum tells a story. In America’s Musical Journey, these stories come together to create a soundtrack for the American experience—a soundtrack that showcases the nation’s diversity and its collision of cultures, culminating in a unique blend of sound, music and innovation unlike anywhere else in the world. |
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321 Liftoff |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 24, 2024 |
July 24, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
This animated, fulldome show for audiences of all ages follows Elon, the hamster scientist, as he learns about the courage and wits you need to get in space and back when he finds a crater and a damaged robot in his backyard. Sponsored By: The Boo Grisby Foundation
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Earth's Wild Ride |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 24, 2024 |
July 24, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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 a solar eclipse from scenic cliffs overlooking their moon colony. Conversation leads to contrasts between the Moon, the only home the granddaughter knows, and the Earth, where the grandfather has spent most of his life.
As they watch the Moon’s shadow move across Earth, the grandfather tells stories of crashing asteroids, erupting volcanoes, roaring dinosaurs, electrifying lightning and booming thunder. Each experience begins with a telescope view of the dynamic Earth in stark contrast with the unchanging lunar landscape.
EARTH’S WILD RIDE is like many tales shared by grandparents over the centuries, except “the old country” is really another planet, always visible from the moon base, but totally unlike the granddaughter’s world. While learning about eclipses, the ice age, the Earth’s water cycle and the differences between the Earth and the Moon, the audience is taken on a roller-coaster-like ride through canyons of raging rivers and hot flowing lava. Adventure and appreciation for home fill this 20-minute journey back to the Earth. |
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America's Musical Journey |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 25, 2024 |
July 25, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
In America’s musical cities, every chord, every riff, every bang of a drum tells a story. In America’s Musical Journey, these stories come together to create a soundtrack for the American experience—a soundtrack that showcases the nation’s diversity and its collision of cultures, culminating in a unique blend of sound, music and innovation unlike anywhere else in the world. |
| 1721883600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 25, 2024 |
July 25, 2024 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope was produced to engage and appeal to audiences of all ages. The film traces the history of the telescope from Galileo's modifications to a child's spyglass — using two small pieces of glass — to the launch of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and the future of astronomy. It explores the wonder and discovery made by astronomers throughout the last 400 years. |
| 1721883600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon and Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 25, 2024 |
July 25, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. |
| 1721883600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Magic Tree House Space Edition |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 25, 2024 |
July 25, 2024 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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. |
| 1721883600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth's Wild Ride |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 25, 2024 |
July 25, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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... |
| 1721970000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Magic Tree House |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 26, 2024 |
July 26, 2024 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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. |
| 1721970000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
321 Liftoff |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 26, 2024 |
July 26, 2024 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
This animated, fulldome show for audiences of all ages follows Elon, the hamster scientist, as he learns about the courage and wits you need to get in space and back when he finds a crater and a damaged robot in his backyard. |
| 1721970000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
America’s Musical Journey, |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 26, 2024 |
July 26, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
In America’s musical cities, every chord, every riff, every bang of a drum tells a story. In America’s Musical Journey, these stories come together to create a soundtrack for the American experience—a soundtrack that showcases the nation’s diversity and its collision of cultures, culminating in a unique blend of sound, music and innovation unlike anywhere else in the world. |
| 1721970000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Magic Tree House |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 26, 2024 |
July 26, 2024 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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. |
| 1721970000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon and Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 26, 2024 |
July 26, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. |
| 1721970000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth's Wild Ride |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 26, 2024 |
July 26, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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... |
| 1722056400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
In Saturn’s Rings |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 27, 2024 |
July 27, 2024 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
Narrated by LeVar Burton, In Saturn’s Rings is a groundbreaking adventure that takes audiences on a journey of the mind, heart and spirit, from the Big Bang to the awe-inspiring rings of Saturn.
In Saturn’s Rings is unique as it uses no computer-generated images. Instead, the film painstakingly employs multiplane photo animation created entirely in Adobe After Effects with image processing by over one hundred volunteers.
Over 7.5 million mostly unseen real images from the Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn, Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Hubble Telescope Milky Way time lapses, and more are brilliantly brought to life in this ground-breaking epic immersive journey across space and time. |
| 1722056400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
In Saturn’s Rings |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 27, 2024 |
July 27, 2024 |
4:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Narrated by LeVar Burton, In Saturn’s Rings is a groundbreaking adventure that takes audiences on a journey of the mind, heart and spirit, from the Big Bang to the awe-inspiring rings of Saturn. In Saturn’s Rings is unique as it uses no computer-generated images. Instead, the film painstakingly employs multiplane photo animation created entirely in Adobe After Effects with image processing by over one hundred volunteers. Over 7.5 million mostly unseen real images from the Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn, Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Hubble Telescope Milky Way time lapses, and more are brilliantly brought to life in this ground-breaking epic... |
| 1722056400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 27, 2024 |
July 27, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
10:30 AM |
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. Thank You to Our Sponsors
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| 1722056400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Water - A Cosmic Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 27, 2024 |
July 27, 2024 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
Enjoy this planetarium show and join Eva Luna in the search of water with the future ELT telescope from ESO in this futuristic journey. |
| 1722056400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
3-2-1 Liftoff |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 27, 2024 |
July 27, 2024 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
This animated, fulldome show for audiences of all ages follows Elon, the hamster scientist, as he learns about the courage and wits you need to get in space and back when he finds a crater and a damaged robot in his backyard. Sponsored By: The Boo Grisby Foundation
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| 1722056400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Forward To The Moon |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 27, 2024 |
July 27, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before, NASA uses what they learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars. Join Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters as she launches on a journey beyond the Earth toward a sustainable future in space.
|
| 1722056400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
America’s Musical Journey |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 27, 2024 |
July 27, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
In America’s musical cities, every chord, every riff, every bang of a drum tells a story. In America’s Musical Journey, these stories come together to create a soundtrack for the American experience—a soundtrack that showcases the nation’s diversity and its collision of cultures, culminating in a unique blend of sound, music and innovation unlike anywhere else in the world. |
| 1722056400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon and Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 27, 2024 |
July 27, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. |
| 1722056400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Legend of the Enchanted Reef |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 27, 2024 |
July 27, 2024 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
When their home reef is destroyed by a fishing trawler, three brave fish set out on a quest across the vastly polluted ocean to find the “Enchanted Reef” – a mythical underwater haven free from humans…
The lively perciform Shorty, his smart sister Indigo and Jake, a daring sawfish, thrive in a bustling and colorful coral reef.One day, out of nothing, an enormous trawl devastates their reef. Our three heroes survive this cataclysm only with great deal of luck. They are forced to leave their destroyed habitat and go on a search for a new and safe home.
“Legend of the Enchanted Reef” is an imaginative and humorous, as well as exciting and touching animated movie for the whole family: the quest of three lovable characters for a safe home reveals the moving beauty of the seas but also their endangerment through massive human impact.
The story combines entertaining and educative elements into a sustainable message about the great importance of our oceans. |
| 1722142800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Forward To The Moon |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 28, 2024 |
July 28, 2024 |
4:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before, NASA uses what they learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars. Join Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters as she launches on a journey beyond the Earth toward a sustainable future in space.
|
| 1722142800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Legend of the Enchanted Reef |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 28, 2024 |
July 28, 2024 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
When their home reef is destroyed by a fishing trawler, three brave fish set out on a quest across the vastly polluted ocean to find the “Enchanted Reef” – a mythical underwater haven free from humans…
The lively perciform Shorty, his smart sister Indigo and Jake, a daring sawfish, thrive in a bustling and colorful coral reef.One day, out of nothing, an enormous trawl devastates their reef. Our three heroes survive this cataclysm only with great deal of luck. They are forced to leave their destroyed habitat and go on a search for a new and safe home.
“Legend of the Enchanted Reef” is an imaginative and humorous, as well as exciting and touching animated movie for the whole family: the quest of three lovable characters for a safe home reveals the moving beauty of the seas but also their endangerment through massive human impact.
The story combines entertaining and educative elements into a sustainable message about the great importance of our oceans. |
| 1722142800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Kaluoka'hina - The Enchanted Reef |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 28, 2024 |
July 28, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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 to solve on their most exciting adventure ever: the quest to save their beloved reef. |
| 1722142800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
From The Blue Planet To The Red Planet |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 28, 2024 |
July 28, 2024 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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. |
| 1722402000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon and Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 31, 2024 |
July 31, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. |
| 1722402000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
3-2-1 Liftoff |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 31, 2024 |
July 31, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
This animated, fulldome show for audiences of all ages follows Elon, the hamster scientist, as he learns about the courage and wits you need to get in space and back when he finds a crater and a damaged robot in his backyard. Sponsored By: The Boo Grisby Foundation
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| 1722488400 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Forward! To the Moon |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 1, 2024 |
August 1, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before, NASA uses what they learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars. Join Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters as she launches on a journey beyond the Earth toward a sustainable future in space. |
| 1722488400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
America's Musical Journey |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 1, 2024 |
August 1, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
In America’s musical cities, every chord, every riff, every bang of a drum tells a story. In America’s Musical Journey, these stories come together to create a soundtrack for the American experience—a soundtrack that showcases the nation’s diversity and its collision of cultures, culminating in a unique blend of sound, music and innovation unlike anywhere else in the world. |
| 1722488400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon and Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 1, 2024 |
August 1, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. |
| 1722488400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Apollo 11: First Steps Edition |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 1, 2024 |
August 1, 2024 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
Apollo 11: First Steps Edition is a thrilling cinematic experience showcasing the real-life moments of the first lunar landing. With never-before-seen 70 mm footage and newly-discovered audio recordings, the filmmakers reconstruct the exhilarating final moments of preparation, lift-off, landing, and return of this historic mission - one of humanity's greatest achievements and the first to put a man on the moon. Immersed in the perspectives of astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, the mission control team, and the millions of spectators on the ground, viewers will vividly experience those moments, days, and hours in 1969 when humankind took... |
| 1722574800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon and Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 2, 2024 |
August 2, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. |
| 1722574800 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Forward! To the Moon |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 2, 2024 |
August 2, 2024 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before, NASA uses what they learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars. Join Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters as she launches on a journey beyond the Earth toward a sustainable future in space. |
| 1722574800 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
America’s Musical Journey |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 2, 2024 |
August 2, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
In America’s musical cities, every chord, every riff, every bang of a drum tells a story. In America’s Musical Journey, these stories come together to create a soundtrack for the American experience—a soundtrack that showcases the nation’s diversity and its collision of cultures, culminating in a unique blend of sound, music and innovation unlike anywhere else in the world. |
| 1722661200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 3, 2024 |
August 3, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
10:30 AM |
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. Thank You to Our Sponsors
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| 1722661200 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
America’s Musical Journey |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 3, 2024 |
August 3, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
From New Orleans to New York City: a story of culture, creativity, and the music that shaped America. Join us for this cross-country adventure through the musical heritage of America and the cultural cities where America’s music was born. Narrated by Morgan Freeman.
In America’s musical cities, every chord, every riff, every bang of a drum tells a story. In America’s Musical Journey, these stories come together to create a soundtrack for the American experience—a soundtrack that showcases the nation’s diversity and its collision of cultures, culminating in a unique blend of sound, music and innovation unlike anywhere else in the world. |
| 1722661200 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 3, 2024 |
August 3, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
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| 1722747600 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Forward To The Moon |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 4, 2024 |
August 4, 2024 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before, NASA uses what they learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars. Join Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters as she launches on a journey beyond the Earth toward a sustainable future in space. |
| 1722747600 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
From the Blue Planet to the Red Planet |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 4, 2024 |
August 4, 2024 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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. |
| 1722747600 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
3-2-1 Liftoff |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 4, 2024 |
August 4, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
This animated, fulldome show for audiences of all ages follows Elon, the hamster scientist, as he learns about the courage and wits you need to get in space and back when he finds a crater and a damaged robot in his backyard. Sponsored By: The Boo Grisby Foundation |
| 1723006800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon and Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 7, 2024 |
August 7, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. |
| 1723266000 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 10, 2024 |
August 10, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Read and Create! for Louisiana Nature Day |
| 1723266000 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 10, 2024 |
August 10, 2024 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1723266000 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Studio Saturday Fish Rubbing Workshop with Leslie Charleville |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 10, 2024 |
August 10, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Leslie Charleville, gyotaku alligator artist, and Louisiana Ambassador, will host a Studio Saturday fish rubbing hands-on activity from 11 AM – 12 PM. |
| 1723266000 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read and Create! for Louisiana Nature Day |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 10, 2024 |
August 10, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
This is a special Read & Create for Louisiana Nature Day. We will read Southern Swamp Explorer by Irene Brady and do a related craft activity. 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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
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| 1723266000 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Louisiana Nature Day: Meet & Greet with Chase Mullen and Friends from Audubon Nature Institute |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 10, 2024 |
August 10, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
2:00 PM |
LASM will celebrate the closing of its exhibition Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen with its own Louisiana Nature Day: Meet & Greet with Chase Mullen and Friends from Audubon Nature Institute on Saturday, August 10, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Visitors to the museum will be able to meet Chase Mullen and Audubon Nature Institute’s wildlife experts, Dominique Fleitas, Assistant Curator of Louisiana Swamp Exhibit & Jaguar Jungle at Audubon Zoo, and Joshua Suit, Director of Operations and Chief Ranger at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center.
Fleitas and Suit will give a talk in LASM’s Adalié Brent Auditorium from 10:30 – 11:00 AM. Leslie Charleville, gyotaku alligator artist and Louisiana Ambassador, will host a Studio Saturday fish rubbing hands-on activity in the Atrium from 11 AM – 12 PM. LASM will have a Read & Create book reading of Southern Swam Explorer by Irene Brady and related craft activity beginning at 11:15. Chase Mullen will be available for a meet and greet in the Soupcon Gallery from 11:30 AM to 12 PM. A 12:00 PM showing of Into America’s Wild and a 1:00 PM showing of National Parks Adventure will take place in the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. All activities are included in the price of admission.
"Chase has a special talent for showcasing both Louisiana culture and the bounty of our diverse ecosystem that’s right here in our own backyard, just waiting for us. Getting the opportunity to spend time celebrating his phenomenal work that does such a great job promoting not only a message of conservation & education but sets alight the childlike desire for exploration of our natural world, is genuinely a gift to us all. We couldn’t be happier to share this time with guests and come together with the Louisiana Art & Science Museum to capture your imagination, " Joshua Suit said.
The exhibition Second Nature: Artwork by Chase Mullen closes to the public on Sunday, August 18. This will be the last week to view Chase Mullen's exhibition, Second Nature.
Chase Mullen's creations for the exhibition Second Nature explore the intricate ecology of the southern region, particularly Louisiana. Using acrylics on pristine white wooden panels, Mullen's art skillfully merges ecology with surrealism. His deep admiration for early scientific illustrations and vintage field guides inspires photorealistic contemporary works romanticizing nature, science, and human impact on the landscape. |
| 1723266000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 10, 2024 |
August 10, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
10:30 AM |
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. Thank You to Our Sponsors
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| 1723870800 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 17, 2024 |
August 17, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
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| 1723870800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 17, 2024 |
August 17, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
10:30 AM |
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. Thank You to Our Sponsors
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| 1723870800 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T. REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 17, 2024 |
August 17, 2024 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Journey back millions of years and come face-to-face with the most menacing predator to walk the Earth, the king of dinosaurs, T. REX. Step into a world where dinosaurs ruled the Earth and witness the power and majesty of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex as it roams its ancient kingdom.
T. REX takes audiences on an unforgettable journey from today’s sweeping North American badlands to the forests and estuaries of prehistoric Hell Creek, realm of the notorious tyrant lizard king. Travel from the forests and wetlands of New Zealand and Florida to the breathtaking buttes and badlands of present-day Montana and North Dakota on this amazing science expedition. Through a once-in-a-lifetime paleontological discovery, landmark discoveries and impressive cinematic depictions, this family-friendly film reimagines our understanding of this ultimate predator and makes sure audiences have a roaring-good time along the way. |
| 1723957200 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T. REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 18, 2024 |
August 18, 2024 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Journey back millions of years and come face-to-face with the most menacing predator to walk the Earth, the king of dinosaurs, T. REX. Step into a world where dinosaurs ruled the Earth and witness the power and majesty of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex as it roams its ancient kingdom.
T. REX takes audiences on an unforgettable journey from today’s sweeping North American badlands to the forests and estuaries of prehistoric Hell Creek, realm of the notorious tyrant lizard king. Travel from the forests and wetlands of New Zealand and Florida to the breathtaking buttes and badlands of present-day Montana and North Dakota on this amazing science expedition. Through a once-in-a-lifetime paleontological discovery, landmark discoveries and impressive cinematic depictions, this family-friendly film reimagines our understanding of this ultimate predator and makes sure audiences have a roaring-good time along the way. |
| 1724043600 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T. REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 19, 2024 |
August 19, 2024 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
Journey back millions of years and come face-to-face with the most menacing predator to walk the Earth, the king of dinosaurs, T. REX. Step into a world where dinosaurs ruled the Earth and witness the power and majesty of the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex as it roams its ancient kingdom.
T. REX takes audiences on an unforgettable journey from today’s sweeping North American badlands to the forests and estuaries of prehistoric Hell Creek, realm of the notorious tyrant lizard king. Travel from the forests and wetlands of New Zealand and Florida to the breathtaking buttes and badlands of present-day Montana and North Dakota on this amazing science expedition. Through a once-in-a-lifetime paleontological discovery, landmark discoveries and impressive cinematic depictions, this family-friendly film reimagines our understanding of this ultimate predator and makes sure audiences have a roaring-good time along the way. |
| 1724475600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 24, 2024 |
August 24, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
10:30 AM |
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. Thank You to Our Sponsors
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| 1725080400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 31, 2024 |
August 31, 2024 |
10:00 AM |
10:30 AM |
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. Thank You to Our Sponsors
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| 1725685200 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 7, 2024 |
September 7, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
|
| 1726894800 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 21, 2024 |
September 21, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
|
| 1728104400 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 5, 2024 |
October 5, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
|
| 1729314000 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 19, 2024 |
October 19, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
|
| 1730523600 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 2, 2024 |
November 2, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
|
| 1731736800 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 16, 2024 |
November 16, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
|
| 1733551200 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 7, 2024 |
December 7, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
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| 1734760800 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 21, 2024 |
December 21, 2024 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
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| 1735970400 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
January 4, 2025 |
January 4, 2025 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
|
| 1737180000 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read and Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
January 18, 2025 |
January 18, 2025 |
11:15 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members.
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| 1746594000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
May 7, 2025 |
May 7, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1746594000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Forward To The Moon |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
May 7, 2025 |
May 7, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
Explore more of the lunar surface than ever before. NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before, NASA uses what they learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars. Join Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters as she launches on a journey beyond...
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| 1746594000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
May 7, 2025 |
May 7, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. |
| 1746594000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
May 7, 2025 |
May 7, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1746594000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
May 7, 2025 |
May 7, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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.
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| 1746680400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
May 8, 2025 |
May 8, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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.
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| 1746680400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
May 8, 2025 |
May 8, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. |
| 1746680400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon & Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
May 8, 2025 |
May 8, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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.
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| 1746680400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
May 8, 2025 |
May 8, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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... |
| 1746680400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
May 8, 2025 |
May 8, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1746766800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
May 9, 2025 |
May 9, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. |
| 1746766800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
May 9, 2025 |
May 9, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1746766800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
May 9, 2025 |
May 9, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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... |
| 1746766800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
May 9, 2025 |
May 9, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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.
|
| 1746766800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
May 9, 2025 |
May 9, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1746853200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
May 10, 2025 |
May 10, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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... |
| 1746853200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
May 10, 2025 |
May 10, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1750222800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon & Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 18, 2025 |
June 18, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. |
| 1750222800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon & Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 18, 2025 |
June 18, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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. |
| 1750222800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 18, 2025 |
June 18, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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... |
| 1750222800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events |
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 18, 2025 |
June 18, 2025 |
9:00 PM |
10:00 AM |
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. |
| 1750222800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Crafts Under the Dome |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 18, 2025 |
June 18, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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 |
| 1750222800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 18, 2025 |
June 18, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1750222800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 18, 2025 |
June 18, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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. |
| 1750395600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon & Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 20, 2025 |
June 20, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. |
| 1750395600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 20, 2025 |
June 20, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1750395600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 20, 2025 |
June 20, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1750395600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events |
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 20, 2025 |
June 20, 2025 |
9:00 PM |
10:00 AM |
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. |
| 1750395600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 20, 2025 |
June 20, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1750482000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 21, 2025 |
June 21, 2025 |
10:30 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1750482000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 21, 2025 |
June 21, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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... |
| 1750482000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 21, 2025 |
June 21, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1750568400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 22, 2025 |
June 22, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
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... |
| 1750827600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 25, 2025 |
June 25, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1750827600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 25, 2025 |
June 25, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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... |
| 1750827600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon & Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 25, 2025 |
June 25, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. |
| 1750914000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon & Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 26, 2025 |
June 26, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. |
| 1750914000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 26, 2025 |
June 26, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1750914000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon & Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 26, 2025 |
June 26, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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. |
| 1751000400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon & Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 27, 2025 |
June 27, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1751000400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events |
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 27, 2025 |
June 27, 2025 |
9:00 PM |
10:00 AM |
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. |
| 1751000400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon & Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 27, 2025 |
June 27, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. |
| 1751000400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 27, 2025 |
June 27, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1751086800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 28, 2025 |
June 28, 2025 |
10:30 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1751086800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 28, 2025 |
June 28, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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... |
| 1751173200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
June 29, 2025 |
June 29, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
|
| 1751432400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon & Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 2, 2025 |
July 2, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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. |
| 1751432400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon & Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 2, 2025 |
July 2, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1751518800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon & Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
July 3, 2025 |
July 3, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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. |
| 1754456400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 6, 2025 |
August 6, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1754456400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 6, 2025 |
August 6, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1754456400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 6, 2025 |
August 6, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1754456400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 6, 2025 |
August 6, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1754456400 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 6, 2025 |
August 6, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1754542800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 7, 2025 |
August 7, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1754542800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 7, 2025 |
August 7, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1754542800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 7, 2025 |
August 7, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1754542800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 7, 2025 |
August 7, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1754542800 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 7, 2025 |
August 7, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1754629200 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 8, 2025 |
August 8, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1754629200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 8, 2025 |
August 8, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1754629200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 8, 2025 |
August 8, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1754629200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 8, 2025 |
August 8, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1754629200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 8, 2025 |
August 8, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1754715600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 9, 2025 |
August 9, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1754715600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 9, 2025 |
August 9, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1754715600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 9, 2025 |
August 9, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1754715600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 9, 2025 |
August 9, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1754715600 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 9, 2025 |
August 9, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1754802000 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 10, 2025 |
August 10, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1754802000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 10, 2025 |
August 10, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1754802000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 10, 2025 |
August 10, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1754802000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 10, 2025 |
August 10, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1754802000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 10, 2025 |
August 10, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1754888400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 11, 2025 |
August 11, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1754888400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 11, 2025 |
August 11, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1754974800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 12, 2025 |
August 12, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1754974800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 12, 2025 |
August 12, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1755061200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 13, 2025 |
August 13, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1755061200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 13, 2025 |
August 13, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1755061200 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 13, 2025 |
August 13, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1755061200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 13, 2025 |
August 13, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1755061200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 13, 2025 |
August 13, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1755147600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 14, 2025 |
August 14, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1755147600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 14, 2025 |
August 14, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1755147600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 14, 2025 |
August 14, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1755147600 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 14, 2025 |
August 14, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1755147600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 14, 2025 |
August 14, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1755234000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 15, 2025 |
August 15, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1755234000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 15, 2025 |
August 15, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1755234000 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 15, 2025 |
August 15, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1755234000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 15, 2025 |
August 15, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1755234000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 15, 2025 |
August 15, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1755320400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 16, 2025 |
August 16, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1755320400 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 16, 2025 |
August 16, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1755320400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 16, 2025 |
August 16, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1755320400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 16, 2025 |
August 16, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1755320400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 16, 2025 |
August 16, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1755406800 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 17, 2025 |
August 17, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1755406800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 17, 2025 |
August 17, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1755406800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 17, 2025 |
August 17, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1755406800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 17, 2025 |
August 17, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1755493200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 18, 2025 |
August 18, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1755493200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 18, 2025 |
August 18, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1755579600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 19, 2025 |
August 19, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1755579600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 19, 2025 |
August 19, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1755579600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 19, 2025 |
August 19, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1755666000 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 20, 2025 |
August 20, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1755666000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 20, 2025 |
August 20, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1755666000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 20, 2025 |
August 20, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1755666000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 20, 2025 |
August 20, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1755666000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 20, 2025 |
August 20, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1755752400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 21, 2025 |
August 21, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1755752400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 21, 2025 |
August 21, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1755752400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 21, 2025 |
August 21, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1755752400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 21, 2025 |
August 21, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1755752400 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 21, 2025 |
August 21, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1755838800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 22, 2025 |
August 22, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1755838800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 22, 2025 |
August 22, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1755838800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 22, 2025 |
August 22, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1755838800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 22, 2025 |
August 22, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1755838800 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 22, 2025 |
August 22, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1755925200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 23, 2025 |
August 23, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1755925200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 23, 2025 |
August 23, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1755925200 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 23, 2025 |
August 23, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1755925200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 23, 2025 |
August 23, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1755925200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 23, 2025 |
August 23, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1756011600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 24, 2025 |
August 24, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1756011600 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 24, 2025 |
August 24, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1756011600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 24, 2025 |
August 24, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1756011600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 24, 2025 |
August 24, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1756011600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 24, 2025 |
August 24, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1756098000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 25, 2025 |
August 25, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1756098000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 25, 2025 |
August 25, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1756184400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 26, 2025 |
August 26, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1756184400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 26, 2025 |
August 26, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1756270800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 27, 2025 |
August 27, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1756270800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 27, 2025 |
August 27, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1756270800 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 27, 2025 |
August 27, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1756270800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 27, 2025 |
August 27, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1756270800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 27, 2025 |
August 27, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1756357200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 28, 2025 |
August 28, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1756357200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 28, 2025 |
August 28, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1756357200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 28, 2025 |
August 28, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1756357200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 28, 2025 |
August 28, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1756357200 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 28, 2025 |
August 28, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1756443600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 29, 2025 |
August 29, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1756443600 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 29, 2025 |
August 29, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1756443600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 29, 2025 |
August 29, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1756443600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 29, 2025 |
August 29, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1756443600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 29, 2025 |
August 29, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1756530000 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 30, 2025 |
August 30, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1756530000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 30, 2025 |
August 30, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1756530000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 30, 2025 |
August 30, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1756530000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 30, 2025 |
August 30, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1756530000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 30, 2025 |
August 30, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1756616400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 31, 2025 |
August 31, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1756616400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 31, 2025 |
August 31, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1756616400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 31, 2025 |
August 31, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1756616400 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 31, 2025 |
August 31, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1756616400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
August 31, 2025 |
August 31, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1756702800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 1, 2025 |
September 1, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1756702800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 1, 2025 |
September 1, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1756789200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 2, 2025 |
September 2, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1756789200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 2, 2025 |
September 2, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1756875600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 3, 2025 |
September 3, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1756875600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 3, 2025 |
September 3, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1756875600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 3, 2025 |
September 3, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1756875600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 3, 2025 |
September 3, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1756875600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 3, 2025 |
September 3, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1756962000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 4, 2025 |
September 4, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1756962000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 4, 2025 |
September 4, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1756962000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 4, 2025 |
September 4, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1756962000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 4, 2025 |
September 4, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1756962000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 4, 2025 |
September 4, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1757048400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 5, 2025 |
September 5, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1757048400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 5, 2025 |
September 5, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1757048400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 5, 2025 |
September 5, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1757134800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 6, 2025 |
September 6, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1757134800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Magic Tree House Space Mission |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 6, 2025 |
September 6, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
|
| 1757134800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 6, 2025 |
September 6, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1757134800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 6, 2025 |
September 6, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1757134800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Family-Hour Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 6, 2025 |
September 6, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1757134800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 6, 2025 |
September 6, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1757134800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Egyptian Star Dance |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 6, 2025 |
September 6, 2025 |
6:00 PM |
7:45 PM |
Step into a world where myth meets movement at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum as dancers transform the night sky into a living story with Egyptian Star Dance under the dome of the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium. This unique fusion of performance and storytelling, inspired by the celestial mythology of ancient Egypt, will take place on Saturday, September 6, at 6 PM, with doors opening at 5:30 PM.
In ancient Egypt, dance was more than art—it was an act of cosmic balance. This immersive experience will guide audiences through the mythos of the stars, with a central performance that channels Nut, the sky goddess who arches over the earth, embodying the divine feminine and the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Each set is followed by brief, engaging talks exploring the intersections of Egyptian mythology, astronomy, art, and dance, offering rich context to the celestial spectacle.
This enchanting evening also marks the final opportunity to view "Discoveries on the Nile: Exploring King Tut’s Tomb and the Amin Egyptian Collection," on display in The Republic Finance Gallery through Sunday, September 14. Presented in partnership with art collector Giovanni Amin, the exhibit features certified reproductions of artifacts from the tomb of King Tutankhamun. Visitors are also invited to explore LASM’s Ancient Egypt Gallery, home to a 2,300-year-old Ptolemaic-era mummy.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children, or $15 for adult members and $5 for child members, and are available now at tinyurl.com/LASMEgyptianStarDance. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of dance, myth, and cosmic wonder under the stars.
Visit lasm.org to learn more about public programming and events at LASM. |
| 1757134800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read & Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 6, 2025 |
September 6, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Every First Saturday of the month! Join us first Saturday of the month at 11:00 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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. |
| 1757221200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
From Earth to the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 7, 2025 |
September 7, 2025 |
4:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
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 Universe revealed to us by science. Viewers can revel in the splendor of the worlds in the Solar System and our scorching Sun. From Earth to the Universe takes the audience out to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out beyond the Milky Way to the unimaginable immensity of myriad galaxies.
Along the way, the audience will learn about the history of astronomy, the invention of the telescope, and today’s giant telescopes that allow us to probe ever deeper into the Universe. |
| 1757221200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Free First Sunday |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 7, 2025 |
September 7, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
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. Free admission for the September Free First Sunday is generously sponsored by ExxonMobil. |
| 1757221200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 7, 2025 |
September 7, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1757307600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 8, 2025 |
September 8, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1757394000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 9, 2025 |
September 9, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1757480400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 10, 2025 |
September 10, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1757480400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 10, 2025 |
September 10, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1757480400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 10, 2025 |
September 10, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1757480400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 10, 2025 |
September 10, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1757566800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 11, 2025 |
September 11, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1757566800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 11, 2025 |
September 11, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1757566800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 11, 2025 |
September 11, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1757653200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 12, 2025 |
September 12, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1757653200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 12, 2025 |
September 12, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1757653200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 12, 2025 |
September 12, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1757653200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 12, 2025 |
September 12, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1757739600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Magic Tree House Space Mission |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 13, 2025 |
September 13, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
|
| 1757739600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Family-Hour Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 13, 2025 |
September 13, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1757739600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 13, 2025 |
September 13, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1757739600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read & Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 13, 2025 |
September 13, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Every First Saturday of the month! Join us first Saturday of the month at 11:00 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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. |
| 1757739600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 13, 2025 |
September 13, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1757739600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 13, 2025 |
September 13, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1757739600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 13, 2025 |
September 13, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1757826000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 14, 2025 |
September 14, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1757826000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 14, 2025 |
September 14, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1757826000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 14, 2025 |
September 14, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1757826000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
BASF’s Kids’ Lab |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 14, 2025 |
September 14, 2025 |
1:30 PM |
3:45 PM |
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. |
| 1757826000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
From Earth to the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 14, 2025 |
September 14, 2025 |
4:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
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 Universe revealed to us by science. Viewers can revel in the splendor of the worlds in the Solar System and our scorching Sun. From Earth to the Universe takes the audience out to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out beyond the Milky Way to the unimaginable immensity of myriad galaxies.
Along the way, the audience will learn about the history of astronomy, the invention of the telescope, and today’s giant telescopes that allow us to probe ever deeper into the Universe. |
| 1757912400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 15, 2025 |
September 15, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1757998800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 16, 2025 |
September 16, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1758085200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 17, 2025 |
September 17, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1758085200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 17, 2025 |
September 17, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1758085200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 17, 2025 |
September 17, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1758085200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 17, 2025 |
September 17, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1758085200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 17, 2025 |
September 17, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1758171600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 18, 2025 |
September 18, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1758171600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 18, 2025 |
September 18, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1758171600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 18, 2025 |
September 18, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1758171600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 18, 2025 |
September 18, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1758171600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 18, 2025 |
September 18, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1758258000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 19, 2025 |
September 19, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1758258000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 19, 2025 |
September 19, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1758258000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 19, 2025 |
September 19, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1758258000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 19, 2025 |
September 19, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1758258000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 19, 2025 |
September 19, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1758344400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Magic Tree House Space Mission |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 20, 2025 |
September 20, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
|
| 1758344400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 20, 2025 |
September 20, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1758344400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 20, 2025 |
September 20, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1758344400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 20, 2025 |
September 20, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1758344400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 20, 2025 |
September 20, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1758344400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read & Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 20, 2025 |
September 20, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Every First Saturday of the month! Join us first Saturday of the month at 11:00 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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. |
| 1758344400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 20, 2025 |
September 20, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1758344400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Family-Hour Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 20, 2025 |
September 20, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1758430800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 21, 2025 |
September 21, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1758430800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 21, 2025 |
September 21, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1758430800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 21, 2025 |
September 21, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1758430800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
From Earth to the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 21, 2025 |
September 21, 2025 |
4:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
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 Universe revealed to us by science. Viewers can revel in the splendor of the worlds in the Solar System and our scorching Sun. From Earth to the Universe takes the audience out to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out beyond the Milky Way to the unimaginable immensity of myriad galaxies.
Along the way, the audience will learn about the history of astronomy, the invention of the telescope, and today’s giant telescopes that allow us to probe ever deeper into the Universe. |
| 1758430800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 21, 2025 |
September 21, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1758517200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 22, 2025 |
September 22, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1758517200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 22, 2025 |
September 22, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1758603600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 23, 2025 |
September 23, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1758603600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 23, 2025 |
September 23, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1758690000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 24, 2025 |
September 24, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1758690000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 24, 2025 |
September 24, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1758690000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 24, 2025 |
September 24, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1758690000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 24, 2025 |
September 24, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1758690000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 24, 2025 |
September 24, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1758776400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 25, 2025 |
September 25, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1758776400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 25, 2025 |
September 25, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1758776400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 25, 2025 |
September 25, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1758776400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 25, 2025 |
September 25, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1758776400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 25, 2025 |
September 25, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1758862800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 26, 2025 |
September 26, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1758862800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 26, 2025 |
September 26, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1758862800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 26, 2025 |
September 26, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1758862800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 26, 2025 |
September 26, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1758862800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 26, 2025 |
September 26, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1758949200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read & Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 27, 2025 |
September 27, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Every First Saturday of the month! Join us first Saturday of the month at 11:00 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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. |
| 1758949200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 27, 2025 |
September 27, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1758949200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 27, 2025 |
September 27, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1758949200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Family-Hour Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 27, 2025 |
September 27, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1758949200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
BASF’s Kids’ Lab |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 27, 2025 |
September 27, 2025 |
1:30 PM |
3:45 PM |
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. |
| 1758949200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 27, 2025 |
September 27, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1758949200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Magic Tree House Space Mission |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 27, 2025 |
September 27, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
|
| 1758949200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 27, 2025 |
September 27, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1758949200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 27, 2025 |
September 27, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1759035600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
BASF’s Kids’ Lab |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 28, 2025 |
September 28, 2025 |
1:30 PM |
3:45 PM |
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. |
| 1759035600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 28, 2025 |
September 28, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1759035600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 28, 2025 |
September 28, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1759035600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 28, 2025 |
September 28, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1759035600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 28, 2025 |
September 28, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1759035600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
From Earth to the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 28, 2025 |
September 28, 2025 |
4:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
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 Universe revealed to us by science. Viewers can revel in the splendor of the worlds in the Solar System and our scorching Sun. From Earth to the Universe takes the audience out to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out beyond the Milky Way to the unimaginable immensity of myriad galaxies.
Along the way, the audience will learn about the history of astronomy, the invention of the telescope, and today’s giant telescopes that allow us to probe ever deeper into the Universe. |
| 1759122000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 29, 2025 |
September 29, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1759122000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 29, 2025 |
September 29, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1759208400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 30, 2025 |
September 30, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1759208400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
September 30, 2025 |
September 30, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1759294800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 1, 2025 |
October 1, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1759294800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 1, 2025 |
October 1, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1759294800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 1, 2025 |
October 1, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1759294800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 1, 2025 |
October 1, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1759294800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 1, 2025 |
October 1, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1759381200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 2, 2025 |
October 2, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1759381200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 2, 2025 |
October 2, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1759381200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 2, 2025 |
October 2, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1759381200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 2, 2025 |
October 2, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1759381200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 2, 2025 |
October 2, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1759467600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 3, 2025 |
October 3, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1759467600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 3, 2025 |
October 3, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1759467600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 3, 2025 |
October 3, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1759467600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 3, 2025 |
October 3, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1759554000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 4, 2025 |
October 4, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1759554000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 4, 2025 |
October 4, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1759554000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Magic Tree House Space Mission |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 4, 2025 |
October 4, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
|
| 1759554000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 4, 2025 |
October 4, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1759554000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Family-Hour Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 4, 2025 |
October 4, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1759554000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 4, 2025 |
October 4, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1759554000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 4, 2025 |
October 4, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1759554000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read & Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 4, 2025 |
October 4, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Every First Saturday of the month! Join us first Saturday of the month at 11:00 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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. |
| 1759640400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 5, 2025 |
October 5, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1759640400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
From Earth to the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 5, 2025 |
October 5, 2025 |
4:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
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 Universe revealed to us by science. Viewers can revel in the splendor of the worlds in the Solar System and our scorching Sun. From Earth to the Universe takes the audience out to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out beyond the Milky Way to the unimaginable immensity of myriad galaxies.
Along the way, the audience will learn about the history of astronomy, the invention of the telescope, and today’s giant telescopes that allow us to probe ever deeper into the Universe. |
| 1759640400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 5, 2025 |
October 5, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1759640400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Free First Sunday |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 5, 2025 |
October 5, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
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. Free admission for the September Free First Sunday is generously sponsored by ExxonMobil. |
| 1759640400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 5, 2025 |
October 5, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1759640400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 5, 2025 |
October 5, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1759640400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 5, 2025 |
October 5, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1759726800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 6, 2025 |
October 6, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1759726800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 6, 2025 |
October 6, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1759726800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 6, 2025 |
October 6, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1759813200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 7, 2025 |
October 7, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1759813200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 7, 2025 |
October 7, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1759813200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 7, 2025 |
October 7, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1759899600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 8, 2025 |
October 8, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1759899600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 8, 2025 |
October 8, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1759899600 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 8, 2025 |
October 8, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1759899600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 8, 2025 |
October 8, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1759899600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 8, 2025 |
October 8, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1759986000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 9, 2025 |
October 9, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1759986000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 9, 2025 |
October 9, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1759986000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 9, 2025 |
October 9, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1759986000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 9, 2025 |
October 9, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1759986000 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 9, 2025 |
October 9, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1759986000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 9, 2025 |
October 9, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1760072400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 10, 2025 |
October 10, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1760072400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 10, 2025 |
October 10, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1760072400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 10, 2025 |
October 10, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1760072400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 10, 2025 |
October 10, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1760072400 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 10, 2025 |
October 10, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1760072400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 10, 2025 |
October 10, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1760158800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 11, 2025 |
October 11, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1760158800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 11, 2025 |
October 11, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1760158800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read & Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 11, 2025 |
October 11, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Every First Saturday of the month! Join us first Saturday of the month at 11:00 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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. |
| 1760158800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Family-Hour Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 11, 2025 |
October 11, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1760158800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 11, 2025 |
October 11, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1760158800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Magic Tree House Space Mission |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 11, 2025 |
October 11, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
|
| 1760158800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 11, 2025 |
October 11, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1760158800 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 11, 2025 |
October 11, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1760158800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 11, 2025 |
October 11, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1760245200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
From Earth to the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 12, 2025 |
October 12, 2025 |
4:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
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 Universe revealed to us by science. Viewers can revel in the splendor of the worlds in the Solar System and our scorching Sun. From Earth to the Universe takes the audience out to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out beyond the Milky Way to the unimaginable immensity of myriad galaxies.
Along the way, the audience will learn about the history of astronomy, the invention of the telescope, and today’s giant telescopes that allow us to probe ever deeper into the Universe. |
| 1760245200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 12, 2025 |
October 12, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1760245200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 12, 2025 |
October 12, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1760245200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 12, 2025 |
October 12, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1760245200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 12, 2025 |
October 12, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1760245200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 12, 2025 |
October 12, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1760504400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 15, 2025 |
October 15, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1760504400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 15, 2025 |
October 15, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1760504400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 15, 2025 |
October 15, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1760504400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events |
Apollo 11 |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 15, 2025 |
October 15, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Featuring Never Before Seen 70MM Footage
Apollo 11: First Steps Edition is a thrilling cinematic experience showcasing the real-life moments of the first lunar landing. With never-before-seen 70 mm footage and newly-discovered audio recordings, the filmmakers reconstruct the exhilarating final moments of preparation, lift-off, landing, and return of this historic mission - one of humanity's greatest achievements and the first to put a man on the moon. Immersed in the perspectives of astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, the mission control team, and the millions of spectators on the ground, viewers will vividly experience those moments, days, and hours in 1969 when humankind took a giant leap into the future. Viewers will marvel at the human ingenuity and the impulse that led us into space. |
| 1760504400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 15, 2025 |
October 15, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1760590800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 16, 2025 |
October 16, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1760590800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 16, 2025 |
October 16, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1760590800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 16, 2025 |
October 16, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1760590800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events |
Apollo 11 |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 16, 2025 |
October 16, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Featuring Never Before Seen 70MM Footage
Apollo 11: First Steps Edition is a thrilling cinematic experience showcasing the real-life moments of the first lunar landing. With never-before-seen 70 mm footage and newly-discovered audio recordings, the filmmakers reconstruct the exhilarating final moments of preparation, lift-off, landing, and return of this historic mission - one of humanity's greatest achievements and the first to put a man on the moon. Immersed in the perspectives of astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, the mission control team, and the millions of spectators on the ground, viewers will vividly experience those moments, days, and hours in 1969 when humankind took a giant leap into the future. Viewers will marvel at the human ingenuity and the impulse that led us into space. |
| 1760590800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 16, 2025 |
October 16, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1760590800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 16, 2025 |
October 16, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1760590800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 16, 2025 |
October 16, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1760590800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 16, 2025 |
October 16, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1760590800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 16, 2025 |
October 16, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1760590800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 16, 2025 |
October 16, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1760677200 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 17, 2025 |
October 17, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1760677200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 17, 2025 |
October 17, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1760677200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 17, 2025 |
October 17, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1760677200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 17, 2025 |
October 17, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1760677200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 17, 2025 |
October 17, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1760677200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 17, 2025 |
October 17, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1760677200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 17, 2025 |
October 17, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1760677200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 17, 2025 |
October 17, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1760677200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 17, 2025 |
October 17, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1760677200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 17, 2025 |
October 17, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1760677200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Little Star That Could |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 17, 2025 |
October 17, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
What are stars made of? What's in our galaxy? Meet the Milky Way Gang and analyze and interpret data to find out how planets are born, why stars shine, and the difference between stars, planets, and moons. This fun and educational film is great for all ages. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1760763600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Magic Tree House Space Mission |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 18, 2025 |
October 18, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
|
| 1760763600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 18, 2025 |
October 18, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1760763600 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 18, 2025 |
October 18, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1760763600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 18, 2025 |
October 18, 2025 |
10:30 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1760763600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read & Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 18, 2025 |
October 18, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Every First Saturday of the month! Join us first Saturday of the month at 11:00 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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. |
| 1760763600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 18, 2025 |
October 18, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1760763600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 18, 2025 |
October 18, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1760763600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 18, 2025 |
October 18, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1760763600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 18, 2025 |
October 18, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1760763600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 18, 2025 |
October 18, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1760763600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Family-Hour Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 18, 2025 |
October 18, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1760763600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 18, 2025 |
October 18, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1760763600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 18, 2025 |
October 18, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1760850000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 19, 2025 |
October 19, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1760850000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 19, 2025 |
October 19, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1760850000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 19, 2025 |
October 19, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1761109200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 22, 2025 |
October 22, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1761109200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 22, 2025 |
October 22, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1761109200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 22, 2025 |
October 22, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1761109200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Magic Tree House Space Mission |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 22, 2025 |
October 22, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1761109200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 22, 2025 |
October 22, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 AM |
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. |
| 1761195600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 23, 2025 |
October 23, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1761195600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 23, 2025 |
October 23, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. |
| 1761195600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 23, 2025 |
October 23, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1761195600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 23, 2025 |
October 23, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1761195600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 23, 2025 |
October 23, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1761282000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 24, 2025 |
October 24, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1761282000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 24, 2025 |
October 24, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1761282000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 24, 2025 |
October 24, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1761282000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 24, 2025 |
October 24, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1761282000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 24, 2025 |
October 24, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1761368400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 25, 2025 |
October 25, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1761368400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth’s Wild Ride |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 25, 2025 |
October 25, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 a solar eclipse from scenic cliffs overlooking their moon colony. Conversation leads to contrasts between the Moon, the only home the granddaughter knows, and the Earth, where the grandfather has spent most of his life.
As they watch the Moon’s shadow move across Earth, the grandfather tells stories of crashing asteroids, erupting volcanoes, roaring dinosaurs, electrifying lightning and booming thunder. Each experience begins with a telescope view of the dynamic Earth in stark contrast with the unchanging lunar landscape.
EARTH’S WILD RIDE is like many tales shared by grandparents over the centuries, except “the old country” is really another planet, always visible from the moon base, but totally unlike the granddaughter’s world. While learning about eclipses, the ice age, the Earth’s water cycle and the differences between the Earth and the Moon, the audience is taken on a roller-coaster-like ride through canyons of raging rivers and hot flowing lava. Adventure and appreciation for home fill this 20-minute journey back to the Earth.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1761368400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Magic Tree House Space Mission |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 25, 2025 |
October 25, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
|
| 1761368400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
BASF’s Kids’ Lab |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 25, 2025 |
October 25, 2025 |
1:30 PM |
3:45 PM |
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. |
| 1761368400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Halloween Day at the Museum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 25, 2025 |
October 25, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
Join us for a spooky, fun-filled Halloween Day at the Museum—a celebration for witches, wizards, and mad scientists of all ages! Enjoy hands-on activities, Halloween-themed planetarium shows, and candy-themed science workshops throughout the day.
???? BASF’s Kids’ Lab: "Candy Loves Chemistry"
11 AM, 1 PM, & 3 PM
Children ages 6–12 and their accompanying adults can explore the sweet side of science in this 45-minute workshop, where they’ll experiment with candy and chromatography.
Included with general admission | Free for LASM members
????️ Hands-On Halloween Activities
12 PM – 4 PM
Make your own monster bookmark
Launch a Star Wars-inspired straw rocket
Enjoy tasty treats at the Leaky Cauldron Bar, featuring Butterbeer & Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans
and MORE!
???? Halloween-Themed Planetarium Shows
Starting at 11 AM (after 10 AM Family Hour Stargazing)
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs
The Worlds Within Star Wars
Fright Light (Halloween laser show)
✨ Special Feature at 3 PM:
The Astronomical World of Harry Potter
This presenter-led fulldome experience explores the stars and constellations that inspired names in the beloved Harry Potter series. Don’t miss the wand-making station available before the show!
???? Costumes Encouraged!
Wear your Halloween best and immerse yourself in a day of spooky science and magical fun.
All activities, shows, and workshops are included with general admission.
Free for LASM members. |
| 1761368400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 25, 2025 |
October 25, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1761368400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Fright Light |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 25, 2025 |
October 25, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
"Fright Light" is a Halloween-themed laser show featuring spooky music, with a popular playlist including songs like "Thriller" and "Monster Mash." |
| 1761368400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Astronomical World of Harry Potter |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 25, 2025 |
October 25, 2025 |
4:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
If you’ve ever read the Harry Potter series of books, or even seen the films, you’ll come across many unusual and colorful character names. There are names—names such as Draco, Sirius, and Luna—which can tell the reader something about their respective characters, not based on the allusion of their names but based on the astronomical backgrounds their names are derived from.
The Astronomical World of Harry Potter will detail the many connections that some of the well-known series characters have with constellations, asteroids, planetoids, moons, and other objects found in our night sky.
This show will reveal the mythological tie-ins that J.K. Rowling used to flesh out some of her many series regulars. |
| 1761368400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Star Wars: The Worlds Within |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 25, 2025 |
October 25, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
Journey through the planets, moons, and star systems of the Star Wars universe with our incredible fulldome show!
The Louisiana Art & Science Museum will present a 40-minute full-dome planetarium show that will cover the original Star Wars trilogy and the prequels.
The show will examine how the fictional Star Wars planetary system connects to our own solar system, illustrating how the extra-solar worlds of the Milky Way galaxy compare to the fictional planets of Naboo, Tatooine, Mustafar and Coruscant.
Analyzing the science behind the films, the planetarium show will also address questions like “Are lava planets real?” and “Can life exist within an underground ocean?”
“Star Wars: The Worlds Within” was produced by and can only be seen at LASM. |
| 1761368400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 25, 2025 |
October 25, 2025 |
10:30 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1761368400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Family-Hour Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 25, 2025 |
October 25, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1761368400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 25, 2025 |
October 25, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1761368400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 25, 2025 |
October 25, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. |
| 1761368400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
BASF’s Kids’ Lab |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 25, 2025 |
October 25, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
3:45 PM |
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. |
| 1761454800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 26, 2025 |
October 26, 2025 |
4:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1761454800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 26, 2025 |
October 26, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1761454800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 26, 2025 |
October 26, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1761454800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 26, 2025 |
October 26, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1761541200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 27, 2025 |
October 27, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1761627600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 28, 2025 |
October 28, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1761714000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 29, 2025 |
October 29, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1761714000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 29, 2025 |
October 29, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1761714000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon & Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 29, 2025 |
October 29, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1761714000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 29, 2025 |
October 29, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1761714000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 29, 2025 |
October 29, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1761800400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 30, 2025 |
October 30, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1761800400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 30, 2025 |
October 30, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1761886800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 31, 2025 |
October 31, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1761886800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon & Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 31, 2025 |
October 31, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1761886800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon & Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 31, 2025 |
October 31, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. |
| 1761886800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 31, 2025 |
October 31, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1761886800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
October 31, 2025 |
October 31, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1761973200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 1, 2025 |
November 1, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1761973200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
T.REX |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 1, 2025 |
November 1, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 natural history institutions, and pioneering paleo and visual effects artists, GSF’s original giant screen production on this iconic dinosaur—and its carnivorous Cretaceous cousins—aims to be the most dazzling and accurate T. rex documentary ever made.
With respect to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic depictions over the last century, the film will explore the interplay between speculation and evidence, and reveal how the process of science refreshes and reimagines our understanding of this legendary dinosaur. |
| 1761973200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read & Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 1, 2025 |
November 1, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Every First Saturday of the month! Join us first Saturday of the month at 11:00 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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. |
| 1761973200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 1, 2025 |
November 1, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1761973200 |
Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 1, 2025 |
November 1, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1761973200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 1, 2025 |
November 1, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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 electromagnetic spectrum, the Northern Lights and get a tour of the night sky! |
| 1761973200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Magic Tree House Space Mission |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 1, 2025 |
November 1, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
|
| 1761973200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 1, 2025 |
November 1, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1761973200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 1, 2025 |
November 1, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1761973200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Family-Hour Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 1, 2025 |
November 1, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1761973200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Dark Matter Mystery |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 1, 2025 |
November 1, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
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 challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery? |
| 1761973200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 1, 2025 |
November 1, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1762059600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Free First Sunday |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 2, 2025 |
November 2, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
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. Free admission for the September Free First Sunday is generously sponsored by ExxonMobil. |
| 1762059600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 2, 2025 |
November 2, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1762059600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 2, 2025 |
November 2, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1762059600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 2, 2025 |
November 2, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1762059600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 2, 2025 |
November 2, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1762059600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 2, 2025 |
November 2, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1762059600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 2, 2025 |
November 2, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1762059600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 2, 2025 |
November 2, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1762059600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 2, 2025 |
November 2, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1762059600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 2, 2025 |
November 2, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1762149600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 3, 2025 |
November 3, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1762236000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 4, 2025 |
November 4, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1762322400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 5, 2025 |
November 5, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1762322400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 5, 2025 |
November 5, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1762322400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 5, 2025 |
November 5, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1762322400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 5, 2025 |
November 5, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1762322400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 5, 2025 |
November 5, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1762408800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 6, 2025 |
November 6, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1762408800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 6, 2025 |
November 6, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1762408800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 6, 2025 |
November 6, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1762408800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 6, 2025 |
November 6, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1762408800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 6, 2025 |
November 6, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1762495200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 7, 2025 |
November 7, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1762495200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 7, 2025 |
November 7, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1762495200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 7, 2025 |
November 7, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1762495200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 7, 2025 |
November 7, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1762495200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 7, 2025 |
November 7, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1762581600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Magic Tree House Space Mission |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 8, 2025 |
November 8, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
|
| 1762581600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Family-Hour Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 8, 2025 |
November 8, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1762581600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 8, 2025 |
November 8, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1762581600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 8, 2025 |
November 8, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1762581600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read & Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 8, 2025 |
November 8, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Every First Saturday of the month! Join us first Saturday of the month at 11:00 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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. |
| 1762581600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 8, 2025 |
November 8, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1762581600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 8, 2025 |
November 8, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1762581600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 8, 2025 |
November 8, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1762668000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 9, 2025 |
November 9, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1762668000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 9, 2025 |
November 9, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1762668000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 9, 2025 |
November 9, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1762668000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 9, 2025 |
November 9, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1762668000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 9, 2025 |
November 9, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1762754400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 10, 2025 |
November 10, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1762840800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 11, 2025 |
November 11, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1762927200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 12, 2025 |
November 12, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1762927200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 12, 2025 |
November 12, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1762927200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 12, 2025 |
November 12, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1762927200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 12, 2025 |
November 12, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1762927200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 12, 2025 |
November 12, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763013600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 13, 2025 |
November 13, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1763013600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 13, 2025 |
November 13, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1763013600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 13, 2025 |
November 13, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763013600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 13, 2025 |
November 13, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1763013600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 13, 2025 |
November 13, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763100000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 14, 2025 |
November 14, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1763100000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 14, 2025 |
November 14, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763100000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 14, 2025 |
November 14, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763100000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 14, 2025 |
November 14, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1763100000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 14, 2025 |
November 14, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1763186400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Family-Hour Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 15, 2025 |
November 15, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1763186400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 15, 2025 |
November 15, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1763186400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read & Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 15, 2025 |
November 15, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Every First Saturday of the month! Join us first Saturday of the month at 11:00 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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. |
| 1763186400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 15, 2025 |
November 15, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1763186400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 15, 2025 |
November 15, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763186400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 15, 2025 |
November 15, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1763186400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 15, 2025 |
November 15, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1763186400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 15, 2025 |
November 15, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1763186400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 15, 2025 |
November 15, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1763186400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 15, 2025 |
November 15, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1763186400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 15, 2025 |
November 15, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763186400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Magic Tree House Space Mission |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 15, 2025 |
November 15, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
|
| 1763272800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 16, 2025 |
November 16, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763272800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 16, 2025 |
November 16, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1763272800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 16, 2025 |
November 16, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1763272800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 16, 2025 |
November 16, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1763272800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 16, 2025 |
November 16, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1763272800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 16, 2025 |
November 16, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763272800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 16, 2025 |
November 16, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1763272800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 16, 2025 |
November 16, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1763272800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 16, 2025 |
November 16, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1763359200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 17, 2025 |
November 17, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1763359200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 17, 2025 |
November 17, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1763359200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 17, 2025 |
November 17, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1763359200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 17, 2025 |
November 17, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763359200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 17, 2025 |
November 17, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1763359200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 17, 2025 |
November 17, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1763359200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 17, 2025 |
November 17, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1763359200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 17, 2025 |
November 17, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763359200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 17, 2025 |
November 17, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1763445600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 18, 2025 |
November 18, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1763445600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 18, 2025 |
November 18, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1763445600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 18, 2025 |
November 18, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763445600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 18, 2025 |
November 18, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1763445600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 18, 2025 |
November 18, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1763445600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 18, 2025 |
November 18, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763445600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 18, 2025 |
November 18, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1763445600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 18, 2025 |
November 18, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1763445600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 18, 2025 |
November 18, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1763532000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 19, 2025 |
November 19, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763532000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 19, 2025 |
November 19, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763532000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 19, 2025 |
November 19, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1763532000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 19, 2025 |
November 19, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1763532000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 19, 2025 |
November 19, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1763618400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 20, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1763618400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 20, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763618400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 20, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1763618400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 20, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763618400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 20, 2025 |
November 20, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1763704800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 21, 2025 |
November 21, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763704800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 21, 2025 |
November 21, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1763704800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 21, 2025 |
November 21, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1763704800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 21, 2025 |
November 21, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763704800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 21, 2025 |
November 21, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1763791200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 22, 2025 |
November 22, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1763791200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 22, 2025 |
November 22, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763791200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 22, 2025 |
November 22, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1763791200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Magic Tree House Space Mission |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 22, 2025 |
November 22, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
|
| 1763791200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 22, 2025 |
November 22, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763791200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Family-Hour Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 22, 2025 |
November 22, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1763791200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read & Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 22, 2025 |
November 22, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Every First Saturday of the month! Join us first Saturday of the month at 11:00 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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. |
| 1763791200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 22, 2025 |
November 22, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1763877600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 23, 2025 |
November 23, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1763877600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 23, 2025 |
November 23, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763877600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 23, 2025 |
November 23, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1763877600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 23, 2025 |
November 23, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763877600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 23, 2025 |
November 23, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1763964000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 24, 2025 |
November 24, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763964000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 24, 2025 |
November 24, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1763964000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 24, 2025 |
November 24, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1763964000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 24, 2025 |
November 24, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1763964000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 24, 2025 |
November 24, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1764050400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 25, 2025 |
November 25, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764050400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 25, 2025 |
November 25, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1764050400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 25, 2025 |
November 25, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764050400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 25, 2025 |
November 25, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1764050400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 25, 2025 |
November 25, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1764136800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 26, 2025 |
November 26, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1764136800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 26, 2025 |
November 26, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764136800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 26, 2025 |
November 26, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1764136800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 26, 2025 |
November 26, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1764136800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 26, 2025 |
November 26, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764223200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 27, 2025 |
November 27, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764223200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 27, 2025 |
November 27, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1764223200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 27, 2025 |
November 27, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1764223200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 27, 2025 |
November 27, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764223200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 27, 2025 |
November 27, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1764309600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 28, 2025 |
November 28, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1764309600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 28, 2025 |
November 28, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1764309600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 28, 2025 |
November 28, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764309600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 28, 2025 |
November 28, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1764309600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 28, 2025 |
November 28, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764396000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Magic Tree House Space Mission |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 29, 2025 |
November 29, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
|
| 1764396000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 29, 2025 |
November 29, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1764396000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 29, 2025 |
November 29, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764396000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 29, 2025 |
November 29, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1764396000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read & Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 29, 2025 |
November 29, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Every First Saturday of the month! Join us first Saturday of the month at 11:00 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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. |
| 1764396000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 29, 2025 |
November 29, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1764396000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Family-Hour Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 29, 2025 |
November 29, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1764396000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 29, 2025 |
November 29, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764482400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 30, 2025 |
November 30, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764482400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 30, 2025 |
November 30, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1764482400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 30, 2025 |
November 30, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764482400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 30, 2025 |
November 30, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1764482400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
November 30, 2025 |
November 30, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1764568800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 1, 2025 |
December 1, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1764568800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 1, 2025 |
December 1, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1764568800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 1, 2025 |
December 1, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764568800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 1, 2025 |
December 1, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1764568800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 1, 2025 |
December 1, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764655200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 2, 2025 |
December 2, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1764655200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 2, 2025 |
December 2, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1764655200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 2, 2025 |
December 2, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764655200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 2, 2025 |
December 2, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1764655200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 2, 2025 |
December 2, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1764655200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 2, 2025 |
December 2, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764741600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 3, 2025 |
December 3, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764741600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 3, 2025 |
December 3, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1764741600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 3, 2025 |
December 3, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1764741600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Let It Snow |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 3, 2025 |
December 3, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
“Let it Snow” features a variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, and includes a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra.
The 31-minute program is a fun and entertaining experience for all ages, especially families. |
| 1764741600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Flight of the Butterflies |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 3, 2025 |
December 3, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
Flight of the Butterflies
Find the monarchs’ secret hideaway in this beautiful scientific adventure. Follow the monarchs’ perilous journey, join hundreds of millions of real butterflies in the remote mountain peaks of Mexico, and discover the compelling true story of an intrepid scientist’s 40-year search to find the monarchs’ secret hideaway in this beautiful scientific adventure. |
| 1764741600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Star of Bethlehem |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 3, 2025 |
December 3, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
Journey back in time to see the night sky 2000 years ago. What was it that brought the Magi from the East to a little town in Palestine? Who were the wise men? Were there just three? Did they come from Persia, Babylon or Ethiopia? Did they follow a visible star to Jerusalem?
Star of Bethlehem takes you to the time of mystery, in a planetarium show that answers these questions and more, as audiences search for a celestial object that could have led the wise men to the Christ child. A planet was called a "wandering star." A meteor was a "shooting star." And a comet was a "hairy star" because its tail looked like a beard. These are all candidates in our search.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764741600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 3, 2025 |
December 3, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1764741600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Secrets of Gravity: In the Footsteps of Albert Einstein |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 3, 2025 |
December 3, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
The Secrets of Gravity: In the Footsteps of Albert Einstein
Join two friends, 12-year-old Luke and a quirky robot named Alby, who knows all about Albert Einstein and his theories, on a magical journey through space and time. They not only uncover the secrets of gravity but also learn about friendship and imagination. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764741600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 3, 2025 |
December 3, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1764741600 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 3, 2025 |
December 3, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764741600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 3, 2025 |
December 3, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1764741600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 3, 2025 |
December 3, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1764741600 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 3, 2025 |
December 3, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1764828000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Kaluoka'hina, The Enchanted Reef |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 4, 2025 |
December 4, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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 to solve on their most exciting adventure ever: the quest to save their beloved reef. |
| 1764828000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
From the Blue Planet to the Red Planet |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 4, 2025 |
December 4, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
| 1764828000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 4, 2025 |
December 4, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1764828000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 4, 2025 |
December 4, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1764828000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 4, 2025 |
December 4, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1764828000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon & Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 4, 2025 |
December 4, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
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. |
| 1764828000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Let it Snow |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 4, 2025 |
December 4, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
“Let it Snow” features a variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, and includes a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra.
The 31-minute program is a fun and entertaining experience for all ages, especially families. |
| 1764828000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 4, 2025 |
December 4, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1764828000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 4, 2025 |
December 4, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764828000 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 4, 2025 |
December 4, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764828000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 4, 2025 |
December 4, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1764828000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 4, 2025 |
December 4, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us.
|
| 1764828000 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon & Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 4, 2025 |
December 4, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1764914400 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 5, 2025 |
December 5, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764914400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 5, 2025 |
December 5, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764914400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
The Little Star That Could |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 5, 2025 |
December 5, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
What are stars made of? What's in our galaxy? Meet the Milky Way Gang and analyze and interpret data to find out how planets are born, why stars shine, and the difference between stars, planets, and moons. This fun and educational film is great for all ages. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764914400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 5, 2025 |
December 5, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1764914400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Let it Snow |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 5, 2025 |
December 5, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
“Let it Snow” features a variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, and includes a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra.
The 31-minute program is a fun and entertaining experience for all ages, especially families. |
| 1764914400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Dinosaur Passage to Pangaea |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 5, 2025 |
December 5, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
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. |
| 1764914400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Star of Bethlehem |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 5, 2025 |
December 5, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
Journey back in time to see the night sky 2000 years ago. What was it that brought the Magi from the East to a little town in Palestine? Who were the wise men? Were there just three? Did they come from Persia, Babylon or Ethiopia? Did they follow a visible star to Jerusalem?
Star of Bethlehem takes you to the time of mystery, in a planetarium show that answers these questions and more, as audiences search for a celestial object that could have led the wise men to the Christ child. A planet was called a "wandering star." A meteor was a "shooting star." And a comet was a "hairy star" because its tail looked like a beard. These are all candidates in our search.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1764914400 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Into America’s Wild |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 5, 2025 |
December 5, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
Into America’s Wild
From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the Southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, Into America’s Wild is a non-stop ride via kayak, train, bike, hot air balloon and more that explores the transformational allure of wild places and the human connection we all share with the natural world. Sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad. |
| 1765000800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Star of Bethlehem |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 6, 2025 |
December 6, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
Journey back in time to see the night sky 2000 years ago. What was it that brought the Magi from the East to a little town in Palestine? Who were the wise men? Were there just three? Did they come from Persia, Babylon or Ethiopia? Did they follow a visible star to Jerusalem?
Star of Bethlehem takes you to the time of mystery, in a planetarium show that answers these questions and more, as audiences search for a celestial object that could have led the wise men to the Christ child. A planet was called a "wandering star." A meteor was a "shooting star." And a comet was a "hairy star" because its tail looked like a beard. These are all candidates in our search.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1765000800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Unveiling the Invisible Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 6, 2025 |
December 6, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
For tens of thousands of years humans have used their eyes to see light coming from the night sky. Today we use scientific instruments to observe the invisible Universe all around us.
At the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the astronomical telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. In the 20th century, with the arrival of rockets, it became possible to travel above the Earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation, evidence of a hot and violent Universe.
It’s not only light that provides information about the Cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays reveal its secrets. More recently, the detection of gravitational waves from two merging black holes by the LIGO experiment, opened an entirely new window in astrophysics.
Enjoy spellbinding images of the Cosmos as revealed by all these unique messengers.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1765000800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
National Parks Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 6, 2025 |
December 6, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Explore the wilds of America! Join us for the ultimate off-trail adventure into America’s awe-inspiring great outdoors. Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in this fulldome movie narrated by Robert Redford. You will journey through some of America’s most majestic wild places and discover a tapestry of natural wonders that will inspire the adventurer in all of us. |
| 1765000800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
A Hitchhiker’s Tour Through the Universe |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 6, 2025 |
December 6, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
Go on a magic carpet ride through the night sky, from an up-close encounter of the planets of our solar system, through the stars of our Milky Way Galaxy, past galaxy clusters, and to the edge of our observable universe. Using the world's most extensive, accurate three-dimensional mapping of the universe, A Hitchhiker’s Tour through the Universe brings astronomy information to life in a two-dimensional environment much like that of an immersive computer game.
This show is preceded by Worlds of Curiosity. |
| 1765000800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Let it Snow |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 6, 2025 |
December 6, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
“Let it Snow” features a variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, and includes a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra.
The 31-minute program is a fun and entertaining experience for all ages, especially families. |
| 1765000800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Family-Hour Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 6, 2025 |
December 6, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1765000800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Ted’s Space Adventure |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 6, 2025 |
December 6, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1765000800 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Laser Holidays |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 6, 2025 |
December 6, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Laser Holidays
An exciting and different way to be festive during the Holiday season! Laser Holidays is a fun experience for everyone and gives new meaning to the term “holiday lights” – holiday LASER lights! Featuring classic holiday songs from your favorite artists. |
| 1765000800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Read & Create |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 6, 2025 |
December 6, 2025 |
11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Every First Saturday of the month! Join us first Saturday of the month at 11:00 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. This program is included with museum admission and is free for members. |
| 1765000800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Magic Tree House Space Mission |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 6, 2025 |
December 6, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
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| 1765000800 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Family-Hour Stargazing |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 6, 2025 |
December 6, 2025 |
10:00 AM |
11:00 AM |
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. |
| 1765087200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Magic Tree House Space Mission |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 7, 2025 |
December 7, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
4:00 PM |
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. |
| 1765087200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Let it Snow |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 7, 2025 |
December 7, 2025 |
2:00 PM |
3:00 PM |
“Let it Snow” features a variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, and includes a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra.
The 31-minute program is a fun and entertaining experience for all ages, especially families. |
| 1765087200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Star of Bethlehem |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 7, 2025 |
December 7, 2025 |
12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
Journey back in time to see the night sky 2000 years ago. What was it that brought the Magi from the East to a little town in Palestine? Who were the wise men? Were there just three? Did they come from Persia, Babylon or Ethiopia? Did they follow a visible star to Jerusalem?
Star of Bethlehem takes you to the time of mystery, in a planetarium show that answers these questions and more, as audiences search for a celestial object that could have led the wise men to the Christ child. A planet was called a "wandering star." A meteor was a "shooting star." And a comet was a "hairy star" because its tail looked like a beard. These are all candidates in our search.
This show is preceded by a Seasonal Sky Tonight show. |
| 1765087200 |
Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Free First Sunday |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 7, 2025 |
December 7, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
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. Free admission for the September Free First Sunday is generously sponsored by ExxonMobil. |
| 1765087200 |
Touring Acts, Downtown Events, Family Events, Arts & Theatre |
Earth, Moon & Sun |
Irene W. Pennington Planetarium |
December 7, 2025 |
December 7, 2025 |
1:00 PM |
2:00 PM |
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. |
