Southworth Planetarium

  Young children will be introduced to the fascinating world of astronomy in a fun, simple and humorous way, hand in hand with Plato, a young and very cute mole

  We are able to explore more and more of the Universe. What we have found so far has surpassed even our wildest expectations – there are planets everywhere

Natural Selection We join Darwin on his voyage to the Galapagos Islands where he was inspired to develop his theory of transmutation by natural selection. From the comfort of Down House, Darwin himself will explain the mechanism of natural selection … Read More

Great Planet Adventures With muscles and bones made on Earth, you’ll be a super star on the solar system’s low-gravity worlds. Imagine zip lining on the scorched Mercury or snowmobiling when it really snows on Pluto. Without gravity’s strong pull, … Read More

thth Wayfinders Wayfinders puts you on the deck of the voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa as you explore traditional Polynesian navigation. Learn how to read the stars and interpret the winds and waves to navigate without modern instruments. The film tells the … Read More

Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast Join Rusty Rocket and his band of rocket rookies as they explore the solar system. Fly across Saturn’s rings, soar along a Martian canyon; delve deep into the solar interior!

Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert— remote, extreme regions that happen to have the perfect conditions for astronomical research. Along the way, you’ll meet an inspiring cast of astronomers, engineers, technicians, and … Read More

Dinosaurs at Dusk A whirlwind time travel adventure back to the epoch of the dinosaurs! A larger than life extravaganza rife with roaring monsters from the ancient age: bounding, stomping, flying, hunting, and foraging frenetically above us.