Planetarium
An overview of the Southworth Planetarium's programs. Learn more about Planetarium.
Highlights
Dinosaurs at Dusk
Our wildly popular dinosaur show! Monday, January 24, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. $6.00 - adult; $5.50 - child/senior
IBEX
"IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System." Tuesday, January 25th at 1:00 p.m. $6.00 - adult; $5.50 - child/senior
Mars Quest!
Mars Quest! Explore the red planet! 1:00 p.m. showings on Wed, Jan 26; Thurs, Jan 27; Fri, Jan 28th. $6.00 - adult; $5.50 - child/senior
February Vacation Adventures!
Outer space theme park rides! 3-D laser shows! Great Planet Adventures! Earth's Wild Rides! See a show during Feb school vacation week Feb 18 - 27, 2022!!
Laser Fest 2022
Full dome laser shows return to the Southworth Planetarium! February 18 - 27, 2022. $7.00 per person ($1.50 for the 3-D glasses)
Night of Eire
Celebrate St. Patrick's Eve with a night of Irish mythology, stories and stone circles. March 16, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Admission by donation ($7-10 suggested).
More Information
IF you want to reserve planetarium tickets:
Just click to learn how you can reserve your seats at the Southworth Planetarium, if you choose to do so. Reservations are not required.
Where is the Southworth Planetarium located?
Where are we located? What is our address? Click the "Learn More" link!
Yes! You may reserve a school group show at the Southworth Planetarium!
You may reserve a group show here at the Southworth Planetarium. Click on the "Learn more" button for more information.
Masks are required!
Masks are still required for all patrons. Thank you kindly for your cooperation and understanding.
News
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Events
Jan
24
Mon
Dinosaurs at Dusk!
1:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium
Jan
25
Tue
IBEX FULL DOME SHOW
1:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium
Jan
26
Wed
Mars Quest!
1:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium
Jan
27
Thu
Mars Quest!
1:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium
Jan
28
Fri
Mars Quest!
1:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium