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Pricing
Regular Museum admission now ncludes unlimited Space Theater shows (based on available seating).
For all visitors using free Museum passes OR reciprocal AZA, ACM and ASTC admission, a full-day Space Theater pass is available for $4.00.
Dome-only admission is $3.50 for Planetarium shows and $6.00 for full dome or 3D shows (does not include access to the full Museum).
Evening of Astronomy
May 17
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Evening of Astronomy (Third Friday)
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| 7:00 p.m. |
A Cluster of Planets
Take a closer look at our solar system’s planets and understand why Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter will appear clustered together shortly after sunset May 25-27. FREE |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Tales of the Maya Skies (Free to Members, $3/Non-member) |
| 9:00 p.m. |
Egypt: Secrets of the Mummies (Free to Members, $5/Non-member) |
| 10:00 p.m. |
SpacePark360 (Free to Members, $5/person)
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11:00 p.m.
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Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon ($5/person)
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Pricing for Evening of Astronomy shows:
| Time |
Show (varies by month; see schedule above)
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Non-members |
Members |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Educational Program |
FREE |
FREE |
| 8:00 p.m. |
Planetarium Show |
$3.00 |
FREE |
| 9:00 p.m. |
3D Film |
$5.00* |
FREE |
| 10:00 p.m. |
SpacePark360 |
$5.00* |
FREE |
| 11:00 p.m. |
Special Effects Music Show |
$5.00* |
$5.00 |
*Any 2 shows: $7.50 per person.
Night Sky Observing
The Apollo Observatory is open to the public every Friday evening (weather permitting). Please call to ensure that the Observatory is open.
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Clear Friday Evenings (all)
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| 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. |
Join us in observing the night sky (Weather Permitting) FREE
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Show Descriptions
NEW - Planet You 3D
Imagine exploring an alien world where odd creatures roam bizarre landscapes in search of food. Take a microscopic journey into the foreign terrain that is your own skin … in 3D! 18 minutes. Ages 6+
NEW - Egypt: Secret of the Mummies 3D
Journey to the royal tombs of Egypt where the history of ancient Egyptian society is told through the mummies of the past. 40 minutes Ages 6+
Tales of the Maya Skies (Fulldome)
Maya culture, life, architecture, and legends are intertwined with the ancient Maya’s observations and recordings of the movements of celestial objects.
35 minutes. Ages 6+
SpacePark360 (Fulldome)
Take a wild ride through the Solar System! By simulating roller coasters and more, experience the Solar System at new heights.
32 minutes. All Ages
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure (Fulldome)
Join Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from China. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the Moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth.
20 minutes. Ages 2+
Two Small Pieces of Glass (Fulldome)
Two students interact with an astronomer at a local star party. Along the way the students learn how telescopes work, the history of telescopes, and major discoveries made with these instruments. 30 minutes. Ages 8+
The Sky Tonight (Planetarium)
A live show answers the question “If I go outside tonight, what will I see if the sky is clear?” Planets, the Moon, bright stars, major constellations, wonderful special effects, and current astronomical events are all featured. 30 minutes. Ages 4+
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