Join us for Birth of Planet Earth, which tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins. Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to one billion planets roughly the size of our own. This program employs advanced, data-driven visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like?

Recommended for ages 8+; 24-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are encouraged.

Photo: Spitz Creative Media

Students explore sky motions and the relationships between objects, while surrounded by an accurate and richly detailed universe simulator.

Join Coyote, a humorous character drawn from Native American oral traditions, as he explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun. Through his amusing misconceptions about our planet and its celestial neighbors, viewers are prompted to think critically about how these three bodies interact as a system. Native American stories are woven throughout the show to highlight the distinction between myth and science.

Recommended for ages 5–10; 26-minute show plus Q&A. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged.

Four cultures, four locations on Earth, four takes on stories in the stars. A mixture of live presentation and beautiful short films that tell stories of constellations, astronomical instruments, and scientific knowledge from various cultures around the world. Produced by One Sky Project, each story is in its own artistic style, featuring the work of international artists.

Recommended for ages 8+; 35-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are encouraged.

Photo: One Sky Project/SG360/TMT/‘Imiloa/CalAcademy/NSF’s NOIRLab

Join showman extraordinaire “The Great Schiaparelli” as he takes you on a death-defying space-time adventure via his wondrous Observatorium. From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the myriad dangers and wonders of our Solar System. Be warned! The Observatorium isn’t just for show—it will transport you right to the heart of some of the deadliest locations in our corner of the cosmos. It’s going to take some fancy flying to get everyone back in one piece!

Recommended for ages 6+; 25-minute show. Advance reservations are encouraged.

Living networks connect and support life forms large and small—from colonies of tiny microbes and populations of massive whales to ever-expanding human societies. Discover what it means to live in today’s connected world. Dive below the ocean’s surface, travel beneath the forest floor, and journey to new heights to witness the intricate intersection between human and ecological networks.

Recommended for ages 8+; 25-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are encouraged.

Join us for this new planetarium show featuring Nino and Lilli, two curious (and hungry) squirrels, on an out-of-this-world adventure! They dream of leaving Earth in search of the most delicious super-hazelnuts, but wise old Leon the owl uses his telescope to reveal the true wonders of the planets. A fun and educational journey for all ages!

Recommended for ages 5–10; 25-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are encouraged.

The stars tell the story of beautiful Andromeda, who is punished by the gods for her mother’s bragging, sacrificed to a sea monster, and then rescued by Perseus.

Recommended for ages 8+; 25-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are encouraged.

Join us for a gentle, musical, and interactive journey through the wonders of the night sky, perfect for young explorers just before naptime! Little ones will discover the Sun, Moon, stars, planets, and constellations while singing along to classic favorites and learning a few fun, astronomical tunes. Don’t forget your spacesuit and most importantly—your imagination!

Recommended for ages 3–6; 30-minute live show. Advance reservations are encouraged.

Photo: Yuliya Levit.

Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle they discover in a written note signed “–M.” Viewers peek into the treehouse and follow Jack and Annie on an exciting adventure as they meet a helpful astronomer and an astronaut. As they travel to an observatory and beyond into space, Jack and Annie nearly get . . . well, we don’t want to give the surprise away! The planetarium show Magic TreeHouse® Space Mission features series author Mary Pope Osborne.

Recommended for ages 4–8; 25-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are encouraged.

Humans first walked on the Moon 55 years ago, and now rockets are taking passengers on their first flights there. In Moonbase: The Next Step, explore efforts to establish a permanent, scientific outpost on the Moon. With extreme conditions like radiation, low gravity, and toxic dust, the mission will push technology, bodies, and minds to the limit. We’ve taken the first steps, but what’s needed to continue this bold adventure?

Recommended for ages 8+; 21-minute show plus Q&A. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged.

Photo: Courtesy of Moonraker VFX Limited

Explore constellations and the myths behind them in this live show.

Join Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu on a journey from Sesame Street to the Moon! Kids will discover how each planet is unique, why kites only fly on Earth, and learn about the Big Dipper, North Star, sun, and moon. An out-of-this-world adventure for little astronomers!

Recommended for ages 4–7; 25-minute show plus Q&A. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged.

Survey the Solar System in this live show, exploring the planets, their major moons, and the collection of all objects gravitationally bound to the Sun.

Embark on a captivating tour of the night sky as seen from our area, featuring visible planets, bright stars, seasonal constellations, periodic comets, upcoming rocket launches, and more!

For nearly a year, astronomers have been watching a pair of stars in the constellation Corona Borealis, waiting for them to “go nova,” becoming bright enough to be visible with the unaided eye. What’s happening in this distant system, why are astronomers interested, and how can you see this event yourself? Find out in our May The Sky Tonight shows.

This June, Mars makes a close pass by the bright star Regulus in the constellation Leo. Learn how to spot this striking pair in this month’s show.

In July, look due south at sunset to spot Antares, the vivid orange-red heart of the Scorpion. This part of the sky is bursting with bright stars, dark nebulae, and dazzling starfields. Using Antares as our anchor, we’ll tour this celestial neighborhood in this month’s show.

Recommended for ages 8+; 60-minute live and interactive show. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged.

Sponsored by Domino Sugar Yonkers Refinery.

Join Tycho, a dog with a knack for getting into trouble, on his latest adventure as he discovers Mars up-close. See an ancient volcano, a gigantic canyon, and help Tycho search for water to power his kennel back home. But how will he find water on Mars when it looks so cold, dusty, and dry? Finding his way back home is not going to be easy. But if anyone can do it, Tycho can.

Recommended for ages 5–10; 27-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are encouraged.

Produced by the Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks.

An original show, The Victorian’s Guide to the Galaxy explores what nineteenth-century scientists understood about their universe through developments in the field of astronomy at the time.

Recommended for ages 12+; 45-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are encouraged.

In We Are Aliens, narrated by Rupert Grint from the Harry Potter films, embark on an epic journey to explore the possibilities of life beyond Earth. As our world becomes more connected, could we one day join a galactic community, sharing knowledge and ideas? Join the hunt for evidence of alien life in this thrilling and thought-provoking planetarium show.

Recommended for ages 8+; 25-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are encouraged.

Discover how astronomers share knowledge and answer our questions about the universe. Narrated by David Tennant, the “Tenth Doctor” in the British sci-fi series Doctor Who.

Recommended for ages 8+; 25-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged.

Join the Time Master, narrated by Andy Serkis (Gollum in The Lord of the Rings), on a 13.8-billion year adventure through time and space.

Recommended for ages 8+; 26-minute show plus Q&A. Advance reservations are encouraged.