Gateway to the Solar System
About
Our gateway to the solar system is your own backyard!
Exploring the solar system – and worlds beyond our own – is not science fiction. Gateway to the Solar System empowers audience members to discover planets, moons, and more by simply looking up.
Come discover your Gateway to the Solar System in this live Star Show!
Average Show Length: 40-45 minutes
Members can get their free tickets to the Planetarium by logging in online.
On Hiatus
This live show includes:
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- What a solar system is
- Observations that people through the ages have made using the nighttime sky
- Discoveries within our solar system and of new solar systems
- Where to find planets and other objects in the St. Louis sky
- Past, present, and future planetary phenomena
Members can get their free tickets to the Planetarium by logging in online.
Showtimes
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Where are the Planets tonight?
Several planets of our solar system are easily visible on most nights. Find out where the Planets are this week and other upcoming celestial sights in the Planetarium’s Night Sky Update!
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Star Show Pricing
This is a paid experience. Ages |
Price
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| Members | FREE* |
| Children (ages 2-12) | $5 |
| Adults (ages 13-59) | $6 |
| Seniors (ages 60+) | $5 |
| Military | $4 |
Groups (10 or more): $5 for school groups, $5 for all other groups
Up to 8 Free tickets every day based on membership level
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Location
Star Shows take place in the Star Bay, the 2nd floor, of the Planetarium. Access is available through the stairs or elevator from the main Planetarium lobby.
Due to the dark nature of the planetarium, late admittance or reentry is not permitted. Please arrive on time for your Star Show.
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.
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.
