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Find the following exciting Star & Laser Shows...

Special Showings

STAR Shows top

Currently Showing…

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Coming Star Shows…

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begins February 13-28 (Chinese New Year)


..."Spirits from the Sky: Thunder on the Land," begins M
arch 3


Normal* Show Times
Wednesday-Sunday…3:30pm
Thursday…3:30 & 7:30pm
Saturday...11:30am & 3:30pm
Planetarium Closed Monday & Tuesday (& most national hoidays)

Admission
$2 for adults
$1 for students, college with ID, & Seniors 60+
Free for kids 5 or under

• Tickets on sale 30 min before showtime; first-come basis
• No late seating
• No re-admittance once shows are in progress


LASER Shows—  top

Now Showing…

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Sound & light shows featuring the AVI Omniscan Laser Projection System
Hi-fidelity music and spectacular laser-generated, full-color images combine to produce a sensational audio and visual experience in the Moody Planetarium dome room. Laser shows may be loud and may contain lyrics or visuals that might not be considered appropriate for all ages.

Normal* Show Times
Wednesday-Sunday...2pm
Thursday...2 & 6pm
Planetarium Closed Monday & Tuesday (& most national holidays)

Admission
$2 for adults
$1 for students, college with ID, & Seniors 60+
Free for kids 5 or under


Special Shows…

College Laser Nights
:
Feb 25
… TBA, 6pm and 7pm shows.
* The 7:30pm regular planetarium show is usually cancelled for the special laser shows on the Thursdays they occur.

NOTE: Special laser shows may be loud and may contain lyrics or visuals that may not be appropriate for all ages. For more information, contact the MoTTU Education Division at 806.742.2432 or by email at museum.education@ttu.edu

• Tickets on sale 30 min before showtime; first-come basis
• M
ust be present to purchase tickets
• No late seating
• No re-admittance once shows are in progress

 

School & Group Showstop

Call for information and reservations at
806.742.2432 OR 806.742.2456

GROUP SCHEDULING INFORMATION

  • Reservations are required for all school programs and must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance by calling (806)742-2456 or 742-2432.
  • During World Space Week in October, planetarium shows include a pre-show workshop for grades 1-5. A workshop (limited to 25 students) will be available Oct 7, 8, 9, & 10 beginning at 10am. There will be only one workshop and school show each of these days.  A fee of $2 per student covers the cost of the workshop and show.
  • Please plan to arrive a minimum of 10 minutes before the scheduled show time. Shows will be canceled if groups are 15 minutes late.
  • For more information about school shows call 806.742-2432, 742.2456, or email to museum.education@ttu.edu.

      Notes

    The Moody Planetarium is closed on USA Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Day, New Year's Eve and Day, and may be closed for special programming. For clarification, call the MOTTU Education office at 806.742.2432 or 806.742.2456.

       

     

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