37 minutes

Recommended Age: All Ages

Explore the stars from a cowboy's point of view! This full-dome planetarium show is a skillfully woven tapestry of star tales and Native American legends, combined with constellation identification, star-hopping, and astronomy tidbits — all told from the unique viewpoint of a cowboy astronomer who has traveled the world plying his trade and learning the sky along the way. Narrated by cowboy humorist and poet Baxter Black. 

4 minutes

A space traveler is sailing to his home planet, but after suffering an accident with an asteroid that hits his ship, he is forced to make a forced landing on an unknown planet. This is where you will meet a strange rabbit who will help you and teach you a valuable lesson.

6 minutes

Tree of Life is an audiovisual show based on the music by Human Spiral, an experimental rock band in Mexico. Produced by the Mexican creative group Dessignare Media and inspired in the Mayan culture.

30 minutes

A 30 minute film highlighting the current research of Cosmic Origin Spectrograph (C.O.S.) aboard the Hubble Space Telescope, the last instrument installed by the NASA astronauts. C.O.S. is allowing us an unprecedented view into the vast spaces between galaxies which surrounds our own Milky Way.  Join us in the exploration of this hidden universe as we decode the secrets to the origins of the cosmos.

7 minutes

NASA satellites measure the changing levels of groundwater. A short film.

7 minutes

A new wave of tiny, inexpensive satellites conducts amazing science. A short film.

7 minutes

New Horizons tells us about Pluto and sets its sight on a new target. A short film.

7 minutes

Humans have sent a spacecraft into the Sun's atmosphere to study the corona and solar wind. A short film.

35 minutes

Max (the dog) and a young girl named Tori take the first trip to the Moon since the Apollo era. Along the way, the story sets the stage for the more sophisticated science of the “Big Kid Box” sidebars, which cover topics including “Phases of the Moon,” “Wings in Space?,” and “Frisbees and Curve Balls on the Moon” — all thoughtfully explained so that grownups and children can learn together about science. Toward the end, Max and Tori's trip proves so inspiring to people back on Earth that all the nations of the world come together to build a great Moon colony from which “the beautiful views of Earth from the Moon made everyone realize that we all share a small and precious planet.” Age recommendation: Best for ages 4-12 (However, if you like dogs, all ages will enjoy this show!)

7 minutes

“Measurements of the Spectral Characteristics of Explanatory Systems”
. A short film

32 minutes

ESO is extremely proud to present an improved and updated version of the full-length show directed by Theofanis Matsopoulos. It takes the viewer on a journey of celestial discovery, from the early theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to a look at today's most impressive telescopes. Version 2 features: improved image quality; higher resolution star maps; new video footage of ESO's Very Large Telescope(VLT) courtesy of the fulldome expedition; a new 3D model of the Milky Way and much more!

30 minutes

This full-length show, directed by Theofanis Matsopoulos, delves into the natural phenomena related to high energy astrophysics, a key field of research in astronomy.
Recommended for ages 10 and up

32 minutes

This show takes the viewer on an epic journey behind the scenes at the most productive ground-based observatory in the world, revealing the science, the history, the technology and the people.
Recommended for ages 8 and up.

25 minutes

Discover the secrets of our star in this planetarium show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun's violent surface in immersive fulldome format.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.

20 minutes

The show explains and explores the nature of Dark Matter, the invisible 80% of the mass of the Universe.
Recommended for ages 8 and up.

20 minutes

The show explores how the Sun came to support life on Earth, how it threatens life as we know it, and how its energy will one day fade away.
Recommended for ages 8 and up.

38 minutes

The show addresses the question of what holds the universe together. What, in fact, are the constituents of the so-called Dark Matter?

52 minutes

The night sky is effectively a view of infinity; could alien life exist out there somewhere? This film investigates the conditions required for life, beginning with planets and moons in our Solar System and venturing out to some of the newly-discovered exoplanets orbiting other stars. Potentially habitable exoplanets are now being discovered regularly - worlds that are not only very far away, but also strange and unfamiliar. What could life on these worlds look like? What are the chances of encountering intelligent life in the future and how might we detect it?

34 minutes

An artistic work by students of the Art and Science Immersive Media class in the Studio for Interrelated Media (SIM) department at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. This is an immersive experience which investigates the creative, perceptive, and unexplored mind.

23 minutes

An artistic work by students of the Art and Science Immersive Media class in the Studio for Interrelated Media (SIM) department at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. This is an immersive experience which investigates the creative, perceptive, and unexplored mind.

28 minutes

From the journey of protons racing through the world's largest particle collider in Europe to up-close views of the Big Bang and emergent cosmos, Phantom of the Universe is a new fulldome planetarium show designed to immerse audiences in the search for dark matter.
 Recommended for ages 10 and up.

27 minutes

The show follows the journey of a single photon as it is produced in a distant star, before travelling across the vast expanse of space to land on someone's retina. 
Recommended for ages 8 and up.

20 minutes

The show makes a tour to the Mayan temples in Mexico and dives into a Mayan world of knowledge about the importance of the orientations of its temples in relation to the movement of some stars like the Sun, the Moon and Venus. 
Recommended for ages 9 and up.

30 minutes

It shows how our perception of our place in the Universe has changed and how the discoveries of exoplanets we made in the last decades even surpassed the dreams of science fiction authors. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

30 minutes

This mesmerizing fulldome video is the final work by students of the Art and Science Immersive Media class in the Studio for Interrelated Media (SIM) department at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, produced during the 2017 Spring semester.

23 minutes

Join Lucia, a PhD student in physics, on an exploration of how gravitational waves are formed, how they move through the universe, and how scientists like her work to hear them.

20 minutes

Through impressive immersive scenarios, this show illustrates the important role played by astronomical observation for the evolution of pre-Hispanic cultures in central Mexico. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

35 minutes

How did the universe begin, and how is it evolving?  Explore some of the big questions in this original show produced by the Casper Planetarium and narrated by Michael Stevens of Vsauce. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

30 minutes

Learn about planets beyond our solar system and techniques astronomers use to find them.  This show was produced by the Casper Planetarium and is a winner of the Associazione dei Planetari Italiani Planetarium Video Competition. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

15 minutes

This short program about illustrates why Earth has seasons, how the sun's altitude in the sky changes over the course of a year, and how the angle of the sun causes changes in weather. Recommended for grades 4 – 8.

15 minutes

Once we thought that Earth was the center of the universe.  Shapely and Hubble changed that perspective by showing that we are part of a vast expanse of galaxies.  This program reviews some of their key discoveries and explores some of the most common types of galaxies.
 Recommended for ages 12 and up.

26 minutes

Recommended Age: 12 years+

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space.

NASA's 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio.

11 minutes

An explorer of the cosmos has traveled too far… And can't find home. Follow in the footsteps of a cosmic traveler as he shares a wild story. Find out what grand mysteries he has uncovered while journeying deep into intergalactic space, searching…

20 minutes

Most stars lie within the crowded boundaries of galaxies, travelling with their brothers and sisters in a vast galactic family. But some find themselves on their own, deep within voids between the galaxies. These are the cosmic castaways, and this is their story.
 Recommended for ages 8 and up.

28 minutes

Recommended Age: 14 years+

“Rising Star” takes you on an astronomical journey from our beginnings through the development of astronomy research in South Africa and looks at what the future of astronomy holds for the country. 

In addition to introducing multi-wavelength and multi-messenger astronomy, it highlights the many remarkable facilities hosted in South Africa along with some of their latest results. This includes unrestricted views of the 10-metre class Southern African Large Telescope and the most powerful radio telescope in the Southern Hemisphere, MeerKAT. 

The film is accessible to all ages and aims to excite audiences from around the world about South African astronomy while inspiring the next generation of astronomers. As the first of its kind to be produced in Africa, Rising Star hopes to stimulate the production of many more locally-produced planetarium films from multidisciplinary fields, with the goal of popularising Africa's numerous scientific achievements.

25 minutes

Realm of Light tells the story of the fascinating history of the universe from its onset to modern man. With stunning special effects, this beautifully animated 360° production shows the early universe, a flight through the Eagle Nebula, an exploding supernova, the early earth, the development of life under water and ashore.

7 to 15 minutes

Each Seasonal Stargazing show highlights the most prominent and easy-to-find stars and constellations of the season. We've upgraded the old standby green-arrow show, painting the dome with choreographed circles and colorful constellation lines. 

20 minutes

Astrobreaks is a new program of the Museum of Texas Tech University Moody Planetarium that projects the Saturday night sky to show you what constellations and stars will be visible Saturday evening. 

40 minutes

Join two children on a magical journey through the solar system, aided by a talking astronomy book, a cardboard rocket and a vivid imagination. During this show, audiences will land on Venus, fly through the rings of Saturn, and discover the secrets of the universe.

21 minutes

Long before dinosaurs' massive extinction 65 million years ago, many individual species simply disappeared. Visit dinosaur graveyards, study their bones, and reconstruct how these creatures lived and died to solve four famous cold cases from the age of the dinosaurs.

20 minutes

Imagine Earth were a distant place you once called home but could never visit again. What would you remember most about the planet, and how would you describe it to your grandchildren? Set on the surface of the Moon in the year 2081, a grandfather and granddaughter watch a solar eclipse from scenic cliffs overlooking their moon colony. Each experience begins with a telescope view of the dynamic Earth in stark contrast with the unchanging lunar landscape.

23 minutes

Few mysteries in the universe have the power and awe of the black hole. Only now are we on the verge of understanding their true nature. What are they? How are they made? Is the Earth in danger of being pulled into one? Narrated by John de Lancie (Q in Star Trek: the Next Generation).

41 minutes

Re-live the excitement of the early days of space exploration, from the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings, and privately operated space flights. Who were these men and women that took part in these death-defying endeavors? Witness their drive, their passion, and their perseverance to explore in Dawn of the Space Age.

22 minutes

After nearly seven years in transit, the two-story Cassini-Huygens spacecraft began orbiting Saturn on July 1, 2004. Cassini continues to explore Saturn and its moons during its extended mission, while the Huygens probe had landed on the surface of Titan, Saturn's largest moon. See Saturn up-close and all-around-you inside our dome theater. Ring World is narrated by Star Trek's John Billingsley and was produced by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

25 minutes

Join us on a spectacular journey to witness the most beautiful, powerful, and mysterious weather phenomena in the solar system. From a storm the size of a 100-megaton hydrogen bomb, to a 400-year-old hurricane, to a dust tempest that could engulf entire planets, you'll be glad you live on Earth! 

21 minutes

Learn how changes in the Earth's geography and atmosphere paired with Lucy's upright posture converge to allow creatures to first observe the skies. Explore the Solar System to see the other worlds in our solar neighborhood. Why is intelligent life only found on Earth? Could any other planet or moon harbor primitive life? Travel back into time to ancient Africa, home of the world's most famous fossil. Watch her come alive with her family, and see how changes in her environment drove hominid migration.

33 minutes

Just over a decade ago there were no known planets orbiting sunlike stars outside our own solar system. Since 1995, however, fast-paced developments in detection techniques have revealed hundreds of extrasolar planets--with the pace of discovery increasing all the time. Though it will be years before we have direct images of the surfaces of these worlds, this show gives us an idea of what they might look like - up close and personal! In this original production we'll explore the idea of what "Earth-like" even means, and take an immersive journey to several worlds that may stretch the imagination, but aren't science fiction anymore. 

35 minutes

Experience the Solar System like never before - by traveling on a spacecraft that can turn the objects in space into sound! The audience of this stunning 35 minute show are transported inside a special spacecraft that takes them to the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT) to view the stars in the night sky, before lifting them off into space to visit the Earth, Moon, Sun and all the planets of the Solar System. Unlike traditional planetarium shows the soundtrack takes the lead role. Each of the objects in space are represented with sounds as well as being presented with the incredible 4K resolution visuals, The audience listen to the stars appear and hear the planets orbit around their heads. This means that this show is an immersive experience that can be enjoyed irrespective of level of vision. This show is designed to be educational for children but proves to be an entertaining experience for people of all ages. Audio Universe is accessible for those who are visually impaired. 

26 minutes
Recommended age: 10+

A humorous program about the science, history, and our cultural perceptions of time. Astronomical topics include black holes, wormholes, the speed of light, and the possibilities of time travel.

38 minutes
Recommended age: 8+

“It's an Intergalactic, Virtual-Reality Accelerator Suit. And it's been stolen!” Join Lt. Photeus as he tracks the sinister Captain Xenon through our solar system. “The Great Space Chase” is a detective mystery, which teaches Audiences about our solar system and the universe beyond. This astronomy program is a light-hearted look at the universe around us, and features space-related music by popular artists.

19 minutes
Recommended age: 8+

Legends of the Night Sky: Orion takes a lighthearted and imaginative look at the myths and stories associated with the constellation Orion, the great hunter of the winter sky. The show brings the mythological Orion to life in a fun-filled, animated adventure. Accompanied by narrators Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, we follow Orion's adventures as he grows to manhood, battles mythical beasts, foils the plot of an evil king and wins the heart of Artemis, the beautiful moon-goddess. By the end of the story, we learn how the constellation Orion was placed in the sky, forever turning overhead throughout the seasons.

19 minutes
Recommended age: 8+

Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda teaches children and adults the Greek story about the stars. We follow the legends of the mighty hero, Perseus and his love, Princess Andromeda in the adventures that lead to this couple's meeting. Hear the legends of Perseus' s birth and the great prophecy tied to him. Then hear of the beautiful princess, Andromeda, and her parents great mistake that nearly cost them their kingdom! 

Run time: 33 minutes
Recommended age: 8+

Narrators Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse tell us two stories from from Autumn and Winter.

Part1:
We follow the legends of the mighty hero, Perseus and his love, Princess Andromeda in the adventures that lead to this couple's meeting. Hear the legends of Perseus' s birth and the great prophecy tied to him. Then hear of the beautiful princess, Andromeda, and her parents great mistake that nearly cost them their kingdom!

Part 2:
The show brings the mythological Orion to life in a fun-filled, animated adventure. Accompanied by narrators Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, we follow Orion's adventures as he grows to manhood, battles mythical beasts, foils the plot of an evil king and wins the heart of Artemis, the beautiful moon-goddess. By the end of the story, we learn how the constellation Orion was placed in the sky, forever turning overhead throughout the seasons.

6 minutes
Recommended age: 10+

Since the dawn of time we have sought to understand the nature of the universe. Before the advent of tools with which to study the earth and sky our ancestors personified the heavens and forces of nature with their gods and goddesses. Take a journey through time and space on which you will be greeted by constellations, sail across a starry night sky, and experience the wonders of our universe told through story and laser light.

37 minutes

Recommended age: 10+

Colors of the World takes laser audiences on a musical journey around the planet. This matinee program, with a focus on the authentic instruments and sounds that make different countries' music unique and appealing. Colors of the World explores many styles of music and samples of cultures from around the globe.

1. Teper Mi Hovorymo - The Ukrainians - Ukraine
2. Zing Zong - Kanda Bongo Man - Zaire
3. La Negra - Pepe Lopez y su Mariachi - Mexico
4. Flute and Drum Heard at Sunset - Endless - China
5. Gathering - Nomad - Australia
6. Rockin' Gypsies - Willie and Lobo - Spain
7. Love Dreams - Kese Kese - India
8. I Love Paris - Toots Thielemans - France
9. Knödelpolka - Die Knodel - Austria
10. Bass Man - Steel Drum of Trinidad - Trinidad
11. Baila Negra - Viento de los Andes - Columbia
12. Tik Tik Tak - Glykeria - Greece
13. Strobes Nanafushi - Kodo - Japan
14. Mason's Apron - The Cheiftians - Ireland
15. Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong - USA

44 minutes

Recommended age: 10+

Dance of Light is a fun visual and musical introduction to Classical music for audiences. of all ages. A collection of some of the most widely known classical pieces, Dance of Light is just as entertaining for fans of classical music as it is for those new to the genre. Produced by Laser Fantasy in conjunction with Boston Ballet and Boston Ballet Music Director Jonathan McPhee.

1. O Fortuna from Carmina Burana by Carl Orff
2. Waltz from Sleeping Beauty by P.I. Tchaikovsky
3. Spring from the Four Seasons by A. Vivaldi
4. March from the Nutcracker by P.I. Tchaikovsky
5. In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt by E Grieg
6. Russian Dance from the Nutcracker by P.I. Tchaikovsky
7. Bolero by Maurice Ravel
8. Carillon from the Hunchback of Notre Dame by Philip Feeney
9. Dance of the Wet-Nurses from Petroushka by Igor Stravinsky
10. Dance of the Knights from Romeo and Juliet by S. Prokofiev
11. Sabre Dance by A Khatchaturian
12. Finale from Swan Lake by P.I. Tchaikovsky
13. Hoe Down from Rodeo by Aaron Copland (BEAMS)

48 minutes

1. Karn Evil 9 - Emerson, Lake and Palmer
2. Head Over Feet - Alanis Morrisette
3. Rock Lobster - the B-52's
4. Firestarter - Prodigy
5. Under the Milky Way - the Church
6. Papua New Guinea - Future Sounds of London
7. Spiderwebs - No Doubt
8. Foreplay - Boston
9. Champagne Supernova - Oasis
10. End of the World (As We Know It) - REM
11. Torn - Creed
12. Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
13. One of These Days - Pink Floyd

45 minutes

1. Santorini - Yanni
2. Godzilla - Blue Oyster Cults
3. Love Gets Me Every Time - Shania Twain
4. Men In Black - Will Smith
5. My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
6. Storms in Africa - Enya
7. Money - Pink Floyd
8. Semi-Charmed Life - Third Eye Blind
9. Time Warp - cast of Rocky Horror Picture Show
10. Diana (Candle in the Wind '97) - Elton John
11. Don't Speak - No Doubt
12. The Hunter - Bjork
13. I Love Rock & Roll - Joan Jett
14. Rock Lobster - the B-52's
15. Tub Thumping - Chumbawamba

41 minutes

1. Baby - Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris
2. All the Way Up - Emily Osment
3. Naturally - Selena Gomez
4. Can't Be Tamed - Miley Cyrus
5. ABC - Jackson 5
6. Telephone - Lady Gaga featuring Beyoncé
7. The Grid - Daft Punk
8. Halfway There - Big Time Rush
9. Freak the Freak Out - Victorious featuring Victoria Justice
10. Masquerade - Ashley Tisdale
11. I Gotta Feelin' - Black Eyed Peas
12. Rocketeer - Far East Movement with Ryan Tedder
13. Firework - Katy Perry

60 minutes

1. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
2. The Way You Make Me Feel
3. ABC 
4. Black Or White
5. Human Nature
6. Thriller
7. Man In The Mirror
8. Dirty Diana
9. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
10. Billie Jean
11. Bad

60 minutes

1. We Will Rock You
2. Bicycle Race
3. Another One Bites the Dust
4. Best Friend
5. Flash
6. Crazy Little Thing Called Love
7. Somebody To Love
8. I Want It All
9. Stone Cold Crazy
10. Princes of the Universe
11. Killer Queen
12. Bohemian Rhapsody
13. We Are the Champions

Dance of Light

44 minutes

Recommended Age: 10+

Dance of Light is a fun visual and musical introduction to Classical music for audiences. of all ages. A collection of some of the most widely known classical pieces, Dance of Light is just as entertaining for fans of classical music as it is for those new to the genre. Produced by Laser Fantasy in conjunction with Boston Ballet and Boston Ballet Music Director Jonathan McPhee.

1. O Fortuna from Carmina Burana by Carl Orff
2. Waltz from Sleeping Beauty by P.I. Tchaikovsky
3. Spring from the Four Seasons by A. Vivaldi
4. March from the Nutcracker by P.I. Tchaikovsky
5. In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt by E Grieg
6. Russian Dance from the Nutcracker by P.I. Tchaikovsky
7. Bolero by Maurice Ravel
8. Carillon from the Hunchback of Notre Dame by Philip Feeney
9. Dance of the Wet-Nurses from Petroushka by Igor Stravinsky
10. Dance of the Knights from Romeo and Juliet by S. Prokofiev
11. Sabre Dance by A Khatchaturian
12. Finale from Swan Lake by P.I. Tchaikovsky
13. Hoe Down from Rodeo by Aaron Copland (BEAMS)

Colors of the World

37 minutes

Recommended Age: 10+

Colors of the World takes laser audiences on a musical journey around the planet. This matinee program, with a focus on the authentic instruments and sounds that make different countries' music unique and appealing. Colors of the World explores many styles of music and samples of cultures from around the globe.

1. Teper Mi Hovorymo - The Ukrainians - Ukraine
2. Zing Zong - Kanda Bongo Man - Zaire
3. La Negra - Pepe Lopez y su Mariachi - Mexico
4. Flute and Drum Heard at Sunset - Endless -China
5. Gathering - Nomad - Australia
6. Rockin' Gypsies - Willie and Lobo - Spain
7. Love Dreams - Kese Kese - India
8. I Love Paris - Toots Thielemans - France
9. Knödelpolka - Die Knodel - Austria
10. Bass Man - Steel Drum of Trinidad - Trinidad
11. Baila Negra - Viento de los Andes - Columbia
12. Tik Tik Tak - Glykeria - Greece
13. Strobes Nanafushi - Kodo - Japan
14. Mason's Apron - The Cheiftians - Ireland
15. Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong - USA