Shows are hourly on the half hour and include:
- A 25 minute dark sky Planetarium Show* in the Orthwein StarBay.
- A self-guided tour of the *Boeing Space Station to Learn about living and working in space after the show.
*All Boeing Space Station exhibit areas are closed during the dark sky Planetarium Shows. Guests will be asked to gather in the Orthwein StarBay during this time.
The Planetarium is free after 3 pm on weekdays during the school year and free after 4 pm on weekends, holidays and during summer!
Schedule
| Summer Schedule | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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10:30 AM |
11:30 AM |
12:30 PM |
1:30 PM |
2:30 PM | 3:30 PM | |
| Monday |
The Little Star that Could |
Live Sky Tonight | Seeking New Earths | Live Sky Tonight | Mr. Hubble's Universe | Live Sky Tonight |
| Tuesday |
Moon Rock |
Live Sky Tonight | Seeking New Earths | Live Sky Tonight | Mr. Hubble's Universe | Live Sky Tonight |
| Wednesday |
The Little Star that Could |
Live Sky Tonight | Seeking New Earths | Live Sky Tonight | Mr. Hubble's Universe | Live Sky Tonight |
| Thursday |
Moon Rock |
Live Sky Tonight | Seeking New Earths | Live Sky Tonight | Mr. Hubble's Universe | Live Sky Tonight |
| Friday |
The Little Star that Could |
Live Sky Tonight | Seeking New Earths | Live Sky Tonight | Mr. Hubble's Universe | Live Sky Tonight |
| Saturday |
Moon Rock |
Live Sky Tonight | Seeking New Earths | Live Sky Tonight | Mr. Hubble's Universe | Live Sky Tonight |
| Sunday |
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Seeking New Earths | Live Sky Tonight | Mr. Hubble's Universe | Live Sky Tonight | |
For reservations: 800.456.SLSC x4424 or 314.289.4424
Planetarium Show Prices
Members: FREE
Non-Members
Adults: $5
Children and Seniors: $4
Military: $3
Show Descriptions
In the classic science fiction TV show, Star Trek, the ship and crew visited many fictional worlds with intelligent life. In this Planetarium Show we explore the real knowledge of planets orbiting other stars, where we are in our hunt for these planets and the possibility of life elsewhere in the Universe.
Teachers: this show is recommended for grades 6 - 12.
"Shake the Planetarium. Do the Moon Rock!” Rock out with second-grader Emily and her rock star friends “The Cosmic Rays” as she learns all about the Moon in this new musical created especially for the James S. McDonnell Planetarium for grades K – 2.
Teachers: This show is recommended for grades K – 2
The story of an "average" star who travels the universe in search of planets. Along the way he makes many discoveries about stars, planets, galaxies and himself. This show is recommended for early childhood age, and is a great show for early childhood groups.
Teachers: this show is recommended for grades K-2.
The Hubble Space Telescope was named after one of the most influential astronomers of our time, Edwin Hubble. Take a tour of our Universe revealed by Mr. Hubble's Telescope as it unravels the mysteries of the cosmos.
Teachers: This show is recommended for grades 6 - 12.
Come visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium for this all live show featuring our Carl Zeiss Mark IX Planetarium projector showing a brilliant simulated night on our 80 foot dome. In this show we will feature what is currently visible in the night sky including constellations, planets, current Moon phase and any other special astronomical events such as meteor showers or comets, etc. We will also feature current space exploration such as the rovers on Mars.
Teachers: This show is recommended for all age groups and can be tailored to fit a particular age group.
