The Alice and Leonard Dreyfuss Planetarium is a spectacular, interactive theater for learning about astronomy, space, and planetary science.

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays:

1:30pm, 2:30pm

The Little Star That Could

Recommended for ages 5+ and families

Follow Little Star, an average yellow star, searching for their own planets to warm and protect. Learn about different star types, clusters, galaxies and our Solar System’s planets.

3:30pm

Astronaut 

Recommended for ages 12+, families, and adults

Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to experiencing a rocket launch from inside the human body. Journey with the animated test astronaut, Chad, as they discover what it takes to be an astronaut.

Notice: 

August 17 – September 30, 2026

The planetarium is closed for annual maintenance and updates. Shows resume in October. We hope to see you then.

Location: 1st Floor, Main Building

Planetarium Rules

  • The planetarium is currently running at full capacity (50 people max per show) on a first-come, first-served basis. No exceptions.
  • Food and drink are not allowed in the theater.
  • Planetarium shows start promptly at the scheduled start time. Admission after the show has started is not allowed for safety reasons.