Planetarium
An overview of the Southworth Planetarium's programs. Learn more about Planetarium.
Highlights
Expedition Reef
Experience the most vibrantly colorful show we've ever offered! Showing at 1:00 p.m on Fri, May 7th. $6.00 - adult; $5.50 - child/senior. Reservations recommended. 207-780-4249
Dinosaurs at Dusk!
"Dinosaurs at Dusk!" Our immensely popular dinosaur show! Monday, May 10th at 1:00 p.m. $6.00 - adult; $5.50 - child. Contact edward.gleason@maine.edu to reserve your tickets.
IBEX
"IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System." Tuesday, May 11th at 1:00 p.m. $6.00 - adult; $5.50 - child/senior
Hubble Vision 2
See the wonders of deep space through the eyes of the Hubble Space Telescope. Wed, May 12, Thurs, May 13, and Fri, May 14 at 1:00 p.m. $6.00- adult; $5.50 - child/senior
TimeSpace
A planetarium science/science fiction adventure through time. Next showings: Wed, May 19, Thurs, May 20 and Fri, May 21st at 1:00 p.m. $6.00 - adult; $5.50 - child/senior
Moons: Worlds of Mystery
Explore the exotic moons of our solar system. Next showings: Wed, May 26, Thurs, May 27, and Fri, May 28 at 1:00 p.m. $6.00 - adults; $5.50 - child/senior
More Information
Southworth Planetarium Re-opens on May 3, 2021!
We will be offering 1 p.m. matinees Monday-Friday. Limited seating. Reservations strongly recommended! Call 207-780-4249 to reserve your tickets
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.
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Events
May
10
Mon
Dinosaurs at Dusk!
1:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium
May
11
Tue
IBEX FULL DOME SHOW
1:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium
May
12
Wed
Hubble Vision 2
1:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium
May
13
Thu
Hubble Vision 2
1:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium
May
14
Fri
Hubble Vision 2
1:00 PM, Southworth Planetarium