Planetarium
An overview of the Southworth Planetarium's programs. Learn more about Planetarium.
Highlights
Planetarium closed until May 1st
As a precautionary measure, the Southworth Planetarium will now be closed until May 1, 2020. Please consult this web-site for further updates. Stay safe and be well.
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Planetarium membership!
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Birthday parties at the Southworth Planetarium!
Yes, we host birthday parties here at the Southworth Planetarium! See whatever show you choose and then celebrate in the gallery!
More Information
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.
News
Find the joy and light of the season at these USM December events
USM's Southworth Planetarium featured in the Sun Journal
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USM's Gleason quoted in Boston Globe on August's total eclipse
Yale neuroscientist to speak May 5 at USM on her exploration of the brain and human interaction
Events
May
1
Fri
Moons: Worlds of Mystery
7:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium
May
1
Fri
Dinosaurs at Dusk!
8:30 PM, Southworth Planetarium
May
2
Sat
Moons: Worlds of Mystery
3:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium
May
3
Sun
Rusty Rocket's Last Blast!
3:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium
May
4
Mon
Two Small Pieces of Glass
1:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium