On Fridays and Saturdays, the Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center offers multiple showings of Full-Dome Theater shows to visitors in the community. Visitors may purchase tickets to shows online or in-person, at least 15 minutes before scheduled showtimes.
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Pricing varies based on age and student status.
Adult: $15 per person
Student/Senior: $10 per person
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Public screenings are offered on Fridays from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Earlier showtimes are typically suitable for visitors with children under 10 years of age, while evening shows are meant for viewers 10 years and older.
| Showtime | Show title | Recommended ages |
| 3 p.m. | Constellations and Habitat Earth | All ages |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 p.m. | Exploring Space and Time | Ages 10 and up |
| 6 p.m. | Changes each month | Ages 10 and up |
| 7:30 p.m. | Living Worlds | Ages 10 and up |
Note: On select first Fridays, live concerts featuring local musicians are held in the Full-Dome Theater. Shows and times are subject to substitution based on licensing and availability. More information to come.
| Showtime | Show title | Recommended ages |
| 11 a.m. | Kids and Family Show: "Accidental Astronauts" | All ages |
|---|---|---|
| 12 p.m. | Planets Program | All ages |
| 1:30 p.m. | Dream To Fly | All ages |
| 3 p.m. | Constellations and Habitat Earth | All ages |
| 4:30 p.m. | Exploring Space and Time | Ages 10 and up |
| 6 p.m. | Changes each month | Ages 10 and up |
| 7:30 p.m. | Living Worlds | Ages 10 and up |
The shows offered during the 6 p.m. showtime on Fridays and Saturdays are on a rotating schedule.
| Month | Show title |
| January | N/A |
|---|---|
| February | "Space-Time Telescope" |
| March | "Destination Space" |
| April | "Expedition Reef" |
| May | "Kira" |
| June | "Black Holes" |
| July | "Seasonal Stargazing" |
| August | "Impact Earth" |
| September | "Imagine the Moon" |
| October | "Tales of the Maya Skies" |
| November | "Native Skies" |
| December | Seasonal Shows |
On "First Fridays," the Planetarium hosts live music programs/presentations at 6 p.m., and stargazing takes place after the last show of the day (7:30 p.m.), weather permitting.
| Month | Live music program or presentation |
| January | N/A |
|---|---|
| February | Harp music |
| March | Bagpipes |
| April | Nevada songs |
| May | Sci-Fi songs |
| June | Cowboy songs |
| July | Campfire songs |
| August | Japanese percussion |
| September | Music and the Moon |
| October | Mariachi band |
| November | Polynesian music and dance |
| December | Holiday music |
On "Second Saturdays," the Planetarium offers hands-on workshops at 5 p.m. and live star tour presentations at 6 p.m.
| Month | Workshop | Star tour presentation |
| January | N/A | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| February | Folding Space | Secret Lives of Stars |
| March | Sculpting Planets | Mars Rocks! |
| April | Exploring Nature | Stories and Stars |
| May | Designing Space Suits | Exploring Space and Time |
| June | Seeing the Invisible Universe | Black Holes |
| July | Tracking Constellations | Constellations |
| August | Collecting Comets | Meteor Showers |
| September | Mapping the Moon | Our Moon |
| October | Charting Planet Paths | Mayan Astronomy |
| November | Making Star Maps | Indigenous Culture |
| December | Capturing Starlight | Capturing Starlight |