Public Planetarium Shows

Dark Universe celebrates a new age of discovery in the cosmos and investigates two of its deepest mysteries: dark matter and dark energy.   Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, highlights of Dark Universe include the Milky Way galaxy spangled with exploding supernovas, novel renderings of phenomena like dark matter, and spectacular scenes of spacecraft such as the Galileo probe’s breathtaking plunge into Jupiter’s atmosphere.  Dark Universe was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York, in collaboration with the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco; and GOTO Inc, Tokyo, Japan.

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

• Date: January 21, 2027
• Times: 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 pm.

Tickets go on sale December 21, 2026

Now rendered in stunning 8K resolution at 60FPS, “Passport to the Universe” takes audiences on an incredible journey through the observable universe. Narrated by Tom Hanks, in “Passport to the Universe” you can fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of space to experience stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible.

“The most eloquent summary of the museum’s achievement will be the look on the faces of children…stunned by a virtual trek from Earth to the edge of the observable universe” – The New York Times “The show is as exciting as anything in a theme park, and yet it has great authority.” – The New Yorker “Passport to the Universe” was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (amnh.org) in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Major support for new version provided by the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco.

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

• Date: February 25, 2027
• Times: 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. 

Tickets go on sale January 25, 2027. Shows start promptly at their designated times!

Not all stars are created equal. Some are massive. Others are tiny; almost insignificant. The specific characteristics of a star will determine what type of life it will lead, how long it might live and even the type of death it will die.  This beautifully crafted show highlights the life cycles and diversity of stars in the universe around us. We will witness the amazing variety of stars and peer into their secret lives.
Narrated by Patrick Stewart, star of Star Trek – The Next Generation.

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

• Date: March 11, 2027
• Times: 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. 

Tickets go on sale February 8, 2026. Shows start promptly at their designated times!

The Great Solar System Adventure is a new character-led full dome show that takes the audience on an immersive adventure to experience the dangers and wonders of our Solar System. Made with love and 24+ years’ experience from the creators of the award-winning shows "We Are Stars" and Capcom Go!".

Narrated by Adam Longworth.

Great for kids 3-10 years old.

Date: April 22, 2027
Times: 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. 

Tickets go on sale February 8, 2027

Dynamic Earth explores the inner workings of Earth’s great life support system: the global climate. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales and fly into roiling volcanoes.

Narrated by Liam Neeson.

Recommended for ages 6 and up.

• Date: May 20, 2027
• Times: 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. 

Tickets go on sale April 19, 2027. Shows start promptly at their designated times!