Plan your visit
We are open for pre-arranged field trips seven days a week. Public shows are on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Explore the Universe at the Fleischmann Planetarium
Star Walkers Space Club
Fleischmann Planetarium has partnered with Slooh to provide access to control world-class telescopes robotically in the Canary Islands and Chile. Through a fun game format, you can point the telescopes at 1,000s of the greatest objects in the universe, take digital images and earn digital badges as you discover the wonders of the cosmos. The membership includes online space camps and fun challenges with our team of mentors and guides. Membership is $50 a year. A portion of the membership fee benefits Fleischmann. Please use registration link and code CB93C-6C9D1 to join Fleischmann's club.
Meet Paul McFarlane, Planetarium Director
Paul 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 McLean 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.
How to find us
The Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center is located on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno. Learn more about getting to the Planetarium and where to park.
Getting to the Planetarium
Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center is located north of Lawlor Events Center on North Virginia and 16th Street, It is 1.5 miles north of the downtown Reno arch.
Where to park
Free permit parking is available in the West Stadium Parking Complex, level 3, just east of the planetarium. Park between designated Planetarium parking signs.
Public transportation to the Planetarium
Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center is served by Citifare bus lines, with stops throughout Reno and Sparks. For the downtown area’s public transportation system visit RTC.
Public hours
Public shows are on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays