Explore the Fleischmann Planetarium

Immerse yourself in a faraway galaxy. Experience Full-Dome Theater shows and engaging educational exhibits at one of Nevada's historic landmark science centers.

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Students explore the exhibits and shows at the planetarium

Planetarium visitors in the Full-Dome Theater, watching as blue-tinted constellations are projected above them.

Full-Dome Theater

Explore the Full-Dome Theater
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Exhibits

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Science Store

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Harrison Schmitt signs a space suit, accompanied by Planetarium Director Paul McFarlane and Professor Wendy Calvin.

Discover Science Podcast: Harrison Schmitt on his trip to the Moon

Recorded at the Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, this episode covers what it was like to be on the Moon's surface, what we're still learning from the samples brought back to Earth and what the future of lunar exploration looks like, as discussed by Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt.

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Upcoming events

Learn more about upcoming events hosted at the Fleischmann Planetarium.

Feb 03

06:00 PM

Arts

Experience Music and Stars at Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center
Feb 11

05:00 PM

Arts

Folding Space! Science Saturday Hands-On Workshop at Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center
Feb 11

06:00 PM

Academic Lectures and Seminars

Explore the Secret Life of Stars at Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center

Our mission at the Planetarium is to engage, educate and explore. We get to engage people with the adventure of space and stars and planets. We get to explore the Universe. And in the process, we get to educate ourselves about our place in space and time.

Director of the Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center

Paul McFarlane in front of Full-Dome Theater exterior at Planetarium

This is definitely the coolest place in Reno. It makes me want to go to the University of Nevada, Reno and learn even more about science and the world in which we live.

Student in Reno, NV

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The Planetarium has an amazing world-class building, fascinating little display areas and fantastic shows. But, best of all, it has the friendliest and most knowledgeable staff we’ve ever met.

Recent Visitor in 2022

Visitors near the entrance of the Exhibit Hall, congregating and talking amongst themselves, as space suits hang on a rack to the right.

Meet the Planetarium Director

Headshot of Paul McFarlanePaul McFarlane is the Director of the Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center. An educator, Paul taught for more than 25 years in the Washoe County School District.

He has studied astronomy and astrophysics at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Department of Physics, doing coursework and research using the MacLean Observatory telescopes at the Redfield Campus. McFarlane also trained at Johnson and Kennedy Space Centers with aerospace and NASA experts in astronomy, engineering and planetary science. 

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