Shows and experiences
Shows and experiences
Every visit to the planetarium is a chance to explore something new. From live journeys through Alaska’s night sky to immersive films that travel beyond Earth, our programs are designed to spark curiosity and deepen your connection to the universe.
Plan your experience
Our program offerings rotate throughout the year, with shows for a range of ages and interests. Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning to see something new, there’s always more to explore.
- Fulldome shows are shown daily
- All shows feature a fulldome film followed by a live tour of the night sky and beyond (45-min runtime).
- There is no late entry. Please arrive early to purchase tickets. Ticket sales end 5 minutes before showtime. Shows are not recommended for children under 5 years old (programs for young children coming soon).
Show times subject to change.
Experience the northern lights in breathtaking clarity with Aurora: Lights of Wonder—the world’s first 4K X 4K real time virtual reality fulldome show. Captured under Arctic skies, this immersive experience reveals the motion, science, and beauty of the aurora like never before.
Show times
- 10:00 a.m.
- 2:00 p.m.
- 4:00 p.m.
The Pretty COOL SPACE Movie is a visually stunning space journey that takes audiences on an immersive, mesmerizing odyssey from Earth to the farthest reaches of the universe. Spectacular nebulae and distant galaxies highlight the breathtaking beauty and mystery of the cosmos.
Showtimes
- 11:00 a.m.
- 3:00 p.m.
For the first time in human history... we are reaching beyond the edges of our own world. We have found thousands of new worlds... each one a whisper in the cosmos Among them, rare and precious... planets where life might take root. Worlds of water. Worlds of light.
Showtimes
- 1:00 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m.
Show tickets are available for purchase in-person at the Museum’s front desk. We recommend that you arrive 15-minutes before showtime to allow for time to purchase tickets. Ticket sales end 5-minutes prior to showtime. If you are coming for a planetarium show only, you do not need to purchase admission tickets for the rest of the museum. Discounted combination tickets for museum admission + planetarium tickets are available.
The planetarium experience is different from a typical museum exhibit. Programs take place in a darkened theater and may include loud sounds, immersive visuals, and periods of sustained attention. Some children find these experiences exciting, while others may find them overwhelming. The recommended ages of our shows is 5+. Programming for younger children will be coming soon.
To ensure an enjoyable experience for all guests, adults accompanying disruptive children will be asked to leave the theater with them. Because re-entry is not permitted during a presentation, they will not be able to return until the show has concluded.
Planetarium programs are shared experiences. To help everyone enjoy the show, please silence electronic devices, avoid conversations during presentations, and remain seated until the program concludes.
Seating is open and available on a first-come, first-served basis. We recommend arriving early for the best seat selection.
Food and drinks are not permitted in the planetarium.
Guests who exit during a show will not be permitted to re-enter until the presentation has ended.
Audi assistive listening devices are available by request. Please arrive early so our planetarium staff can provide you with a device.
The theater has 2 wheelchair accessible spaces and 6 accessible aisle seats