Planetarium
An overview of the Southworth Planetarium's programs. Learn more about Planetarium.
Highlights
Natural Selection!
Natural Selection! A beautiful show about the dynamics of evolution. Tuesday, January 18th at 1:00 p.m. $6.00 - adult; $5.50 - child/senior
Destination Solar System
A brand new solar system show! 1:00 p.m. showings on Wed, Jan 19th, Thurs, Jan 20th and Fri, Jan 21st. $6.00 - adult; $5.50 - child/senior
Rusty Rocket's Last Blast!
Explore the solar system with Rocket Rocket and his rocket rookies! A fun children's show about the planets. Saturday, January 22nd at 1:00 p.m. $6.00 - adult; $5.50 - child
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)
Dinosaurs at Dusk
Our wildly popular dinosaur show! Monday, January 24, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. $6.00 - adult; $5.50 - child/senior
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.
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Events
Jan
18
Tue
Natural Selection
1:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium
Jan
19
Wed
Destination Solar System
1:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium
Jan
20
Thu
Destination Solar System
1:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium
Jan
21
Fri
Destination Solar System
1:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium
Jan
22
Sat
Rusty Rocket's Last Blast!
1:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium