Planetarium
Please note that our programming schedule adjusts for the time of year. Please click on the button below for our current schedule.
“Forward! To the Moon”
1/3/23 – 4/30/23
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. 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. The show is followed by a brief tour of the current night sky.
Produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio with funding from NASA SSERVI and Lockheed Martin.
Show length ~40 min.
Note Regarding Ticket Purchases:
Did you know that you can purchase tickets online at any time through the City’s CivicRec portal? Just use the link button below to see all of the Park’s programming. If you don’t already have a CivicRec user account, create one for yourself and your family and then add your tickets to the cart and pay. There is no service fee and you can avoid the ticket lines. Just show us your tickets on your phone!
It is highly recommended that you purchase your tickets at least 15 minutes before the show time, in-house or online.
“Appalachian Skies”
Ongoing
“Appalachian Skies” will take visitors on a majestic tour of the current evening sky using the spectacular Zeiss star projector instrument. It’s fiber-optic generated star field is stunning and a pleasure to see. This live presentation is enhanced with additional content from our VELVET LED projectors for a wonderful experience. You don’t want to miss it! Produced in house and led by planetarium staff, learn what fascinating constellations will be easily visible. Marvel at their ancient lore. Find out what planets are easily seen as well. Visitors will take this knowledge home and be able to locate these sights for themselves.
Show length ~35 min.
Note Regarding Ticket Purchases:
Did you know that you can purchase tickets online at any time through the City’s CivicRec portal? Just use the link button below to see all of the Park’s programming. If you don’t already have a CivicRec user account, create one for yourself and your family and then add your tickets to the cart and pay. There is no service fee and you can avoid the ticket lines. Just show us your tickets on your phone!
It is highly recommended that you purchase your tickets at least 15 minutes before the show time, in-house or online.
Upcoming Shows
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Planetarium
Productions
Our programs have been shown across the globe in theaters worldwide!