Faulkner Planetarium - Coming Attractions
Herrett Center for the Arts and Science

Summer Show Times
(Memorial Day through Labor Day)*

Tuesdays & Fridays 2:00pm
7:00pm 8:15pm
Wednesdays & Thursdays 2:00pm
Saturdays 2:00pm 4:00pm
7:00pm 8:15pm
Fall/Winter/Spring Show Times
(Labor Day through Memorial Day)*

Tuesdays 7:00pm
Fridays 7:00pm 8:15pm
Saturdays 2:00pm 4:00pm
7:00pm 8:15pm

*Additional shows presented at special times.
Closed on federal holidays.

Admission Prices
Adults $4.00
Seniors (60+) $3.00
Students (incl. CSI w/ activity card) $2.00
Families (up to 2 adults & 5 minor children) $9.00

50% discount for Planetary Society members and family.
No food, drink, or late seating allowed.
Assistive listening devices available upon request.
Dark conditions and audio/visual effects may be too intense for children under four.

Coming Soon to the Faulkner Planetarium

WSKY: Radio Station of the Stars (w/ live sky tour)

WSKY: Radio Station of the Stars

Listen in with "Moondog" Matt Midnight and Dr. Cosmos's talk show, as well as celestial weather, traffic reports, space songs, and even astronomical commercials. Afterwards, a live show presenter takes you on a tour of the nighttime sky.  Returns July 1st, playing Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 2:00 pm.

Space Jammin'

Space Jammin'

Take a flight through four decades of space-themed rock, including Elton John's "Rocket Man," David Bowie's "Space Oddity," Incubus's "Stellar," and more.  Returns July 1st, playing Tuesdays at 8:15 pm.

Planet Patrol: Solar System Stake-Out

Planet Patrol: Solar System Stake-Out

Join planetary investigator Sam Snork and his sidekick Elmo as they investigate a strange disturbance to their planet's TV broadcasts.  Returns July 2nd, playing Wednesdays and Fridays at 2:00 pm.

Greatest Wonders of the Universe

Greatest Wonders of the Universe

Examine some of the most beautiful, intriguing, and mysterious phenomenon of the solar system and beyond.  Returns July 5th, playing Saturdays at 4:00 pm.

Sky Quest (with live sky tour)

Sky Quest (with live sky tour)

Follow a young girl on her journey to discover her place in the universe.  After the program, a live show presenter takes you on a tour of the stars, constellations, and planets currently visible in the night sky. l; Returns August 5th, playing Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 2:00 pm.

Here Comes the SunNew!

Here Comes the Sun

Examine our life-giving star inside and out. Debuting August 5th, showing Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:00 pm.

Led Zeppelin: Maximum Vol. I

Led Zeppelin: Maximum Vol. I

It's time to get the Led out! Rock along with "Communication Breakdown," "The Immigrant Song," "Over the Hills and Far Away," the classic "Stairway to Heaven," and more.  Returns August 5th, playing Tuesdays at 8:15 pm.

The Dinosaur Chronicles

The Dinosaur Chronicles

They dominated life on earth for more than 150 million years, leaving only fossils as clues to their mysterious disappearance.  Find out where they came from, how they evolved, and where they may have gone in this entertaining program. l; Returns August 6th, playing Wednesdays and Fridays at 2:00 pm.

Mysteries from the Depths of Space

Mysteries from the Depths of Space

Is time travel possible?  What's inside a black hole?  What lies on Mercury's unseen side?  Explore these questions and more in this thought-provoking program.  Returns August 9th, playing Saturdays at 4:00 pm.

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