Planetarium Shows

Experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere

Star Shows in the Orthwein Starbay Theater are your gateway to the stars and beyond. Let the beauty of a clear, dark sky be your window into the universe as one of our skilled Planetarium Presenters leads each audience on a live exploration of the cosmos.

Shows are offered on a variety of topics and include a 40-45 minute live Planetarium program powered by our world-class ZEISS Universarium Mark IX star projector underneath our 80-foot dome.

After each show, explore the exhibit galleries on the 2nd and 3rd levels of the McDonnell Planetarium available only to guests who attend a Star Show.

Live. Current. Unforgettable.

Current Star Show Schedule

Shows are subject to change. Please call ahead at 314.289.4400 to confirm show availability during the times listed.
Thu. Mar 21
Fri. Mar 22
Sat. Mar 23
Sun. Mar 24
Mon. Mar 25
Thu. Mar 28
Fri. Mar 29
Sat. Mar 30
Sun. Mar 31
Mon. Apr 1
Thu. Apr 4
Fri. Apr 5
Sat. Apr 6
Sun. Apr 7
Thu. Apr 11
Fri. Apr 12
Sat. Apr 13
Mon. Apr 15
Thu. Apr 18
Fri. Apr 19
Sat. Apr 20
Sun. Apr 21
Mon. Apr 22
Thu. Apr 25
Fri. Apr 26
Sat. Apr 27
Sun. Apr 28
Mon. Apr 29
Mon. May 20

Thursday, March 21

Planetarium: The Constellations
2:00 pm
Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
3:15 pm
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am
Planetarium: ECLIPSE
12:45 pm
4:30 pm

Friday, March 22

Planetarium: The Constellations
2:00 pm
Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
3:15 pm
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am
Planetarium: ECLIPSE
12:45 pm
4:30 pm

Saturday, March 23

Planetarium: The Constellations
2:00 pm
Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
3:15 pm
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am
Planetarium: ECLIPSE
12:45 pm
4:30 pm

Sunday, March 24

Planetarium: The Constellations
2:00 pm
Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
3:15 pm
Planetarium: ECLIPSE
12:45 pm
4:30 pm

Monday, March 25

Planetarium: The Constellations
2:00 pm
Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
3:15 pm
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am
Yoga Under the Stars
Planetarium: Yoga Under The Stars (SOLD OUT)
7:00 pm
Planetarium: ECLIPSE
12:45 pm

Thursday, March 28

Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
2:00 pm
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am
Planetarium: ECLIPSE
12:45 pm
3:15 pm

Friday, March 29

Planetarium: The Constellations
4:30 pm
Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
2:00 pm
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am
Planetarium: ECLIPSE
12:45 pm
3:15 pm

Saturday, March 30

Planetarium: The Constellations
4:30 pm
Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
2:00 pm
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am
Planetarium: ECLIPSE
12:45 pm
3:15 pm

Sunday, March 31

Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
2:00 pm
Planetarium: ECLIPSE
12:45 pm
3:15 pm

Monday, April 01

Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
2:00 pm
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am
Planetarium: ECLIPSE
12:45 pm
3:15 pm

Thursday, April 04

Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
2:00 pm
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am
Planetarium: ECLIPSE
12:45 pm
3:15 pm

Friday, April 05

Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
2:00 pm
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am
Planetarium: ECLIPSE
12:45 pm
3:15 pm

Saturday, April 06

Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
2:00 pm
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am
Planetarium: ECLIPSE
12:45 pm
3:15 pm

Sunday, April 07

Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
2:00 pm
Planetarium: ECLIPSE
12:45 pm
3:15 pm

Thursday, April 11

Planetarium: The Constellations
12:45 pm
3:15 pm
Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
2:00 pm
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am

Friday, April 12

Planetarium: The Constellations
12:45 pm
3:15 pm
Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
2:00 pm
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am

Saturday, April 13

Planetarium: The Constellations
12:45 pm
3:15 pm
Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
2:00 pm
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am

Monday, April 15

Planetarium: The Constellations
12:45 pm
3:15 pm
Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
2:00 pm
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am

Thursday, April 18

Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am

Friday, April 19

Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am

Saturday, April 20

Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am

Sunday, April 21

Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am

Monday, April 22

Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am

Thursday, April 25

Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am

Friday, April 26

Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am

Saturday, April 27

Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am

Sunday, April 28

Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am

Monday, April 29

Night Sky
Planetarium: The Sky Tonight
11:30 am
The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am
Yoga Under the Stars
Planetarium: Yoga Under The Stars
7:00 pm

Monday, May 20

Yoga Under the Stars
Planetarium: Yoga Under The Stars
7:00 pm

Now Showing at the McDonnell Planetarium

The Constellations

The Constellations Poster

Constellations are your map to the night sky. These patterns have been passed down from culture to culture and help us locate objects of interest in astronomy while providing us a way to travel back in time to explore the people who gazed upon these same stars before us.

Explore the patterns that change overhead throughout the year in this live star show!

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ECLIPSE

Are you ready to get eclipsed?

Explore the nature of eclipses and get prepared to safely observe the upcoming solar eclipses in October 2023 and April 2024. Learn what to expect from these awe-inspiring events and make sure you can safely get eclipsed!

Each ticket includes a pair of solar glasses for safe solar viewing.

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The Sky Tonight

Relax under the clearest night sky in St. Louis as our skilled presenters lead you on tour of the best the night has to offer.

This live show is different every time, so stop back again to discover the changing stars, planets, and other celestial events visible from your own backyard.

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The Little Star that Could

A tradition in St. Louis for over 30 years! Developed for our youngest stargazers, experience the timeless story of an “average” star in search of what makes him special. Along his journey, we will discover the differences of stars, planets, and galaxies in the night sky. Note: Not a live performance.

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Membership

Members stargaze for free.

Love the Planetarium? Become a Science Center member and watch star shows for free with every visit, as well as get a full year of additional members-only benefits.

Plus, members help support the Science Center and our mission to make science learning open to everyone.

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Accessibility

Elevators and ramps serve all public areas of the McDonnell Planetarium.

Planetarium Star Shows rely heavily on live, spoken narration. Sign language interpreters or Communication Access Realtime Transcription (CART) can be provided with advanced notice. Please contact the reservations department to request accommodation prior to scheduling your visit.

We also offer hearing assist devices for Planetarium Star Shows. When ordering tickets, please let your reservationist know you are interested in a hearing assist device, or speak with a Planetarium team member before your program begins.

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