Museum open today 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

We Are Stars / Live Sky Tour

Roll up! Roll up! Come inside to experience the universe like never before! Join the Time Master on a journey through space and time. Discover how the very atoms that make up every one of us were forged in the hearts of stars or created in their cataclysmic deaths. See the explosive beginnings of our universe, watch stellar birth and death, and experience the formation of planets and the eventual rise of life. It's the greatest carnival ride of all time, so roll up and see how we are all stars.

After the show, a live show presenter takes you on a tour of the current night sky, including tips for locating the planets, how to find constellations, and ancient myths about the stars.

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Show Times

Through August 2nd:

Fridays at 3:30 p.m.

Venue

The Faulkner Planetarium, Idaho's largest domed theater, features the latest in fulldome technology, capable of virtually transporting audiences around the world and to the universe's far-flung reaches. The theater can seat 144. Open captioning for the hearing impaired is available upon request for many programs.

What's Showing Now Directions

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Available for K-12 and Group Reservations

The carnival, with all of its rides and attractions, has come to town and the most incredible experience is the Time Master's odyssey through space and time.  Within the Time Master's tent lies a whimsical overview of the history of the universe, starting with the Big Bang and ending in our present time.

Discover how various processes inevitably progressed to the point that life arose on one small planet orbiting a yellow star. The Time Master's array of mechanical devices demonstrate key scientific concepts in simple terms, making it easier for one life form, humans, to understand where they came from. Sprinkle in a little humor along the way and this steampunk-themed show leads to the discovery that we are all made of stars.

Book This Show

You can schedule a private showing for school field trips or private events!

Private Event School Field Trip

Educational Concepts

  • Big Bang
  • Cosmology
  • Stellar evolution
  • Formation of elements through nuclear fusion
  • Planetary formation
  • Origins of primitive life
  • Biological processes and evolution

Suggested Grades

4th through 12th+