About
Ancient Guides
Constellations are what we use to organize the sky, they help us locate the objects of interest to astronomy and they provide us a way to travel back in time to explore the ancient people who named them.
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Price
This is a paid experience.
Adults (ages 13-59): $6, $7 for premium star shows
Children (ages 2-12) / Seniors (ages 60+): $5, $6 for premium star shows
Military: $4
Members: Free
Same-day tickets for Planetarium shows are available online, at the Science Center, or by calling our box office at 314.289.4400. Prices may vary depending on shows. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.
Overview
Our Night Skies
For ancient astronomers, the constellations were not only the products of scientific pursuits but often times also served as a means to understand their world and their very existence. Cultures around the world developed rich traditions seeped in astronomy that included their own interpretation of the constellations. Join us for this live presentation as we explore all about the constellations in our night skies.
Showtimes
Sunday, December 16
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Monday, December 17
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Tuesday, December 18
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Wednesday, December 19
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Thursday, December 20
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Friday, December 21
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Saturday, December 22
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Sunday, December 23
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Monday, December 24
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Wednesday, December 26
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Thursday, December 27
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Friday, December 28
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Saturday, December 29
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Sunday, December 30
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Monday, December 31
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Members stargaze at a discount.
Save on Planetarium star shows with a Saint Louis Science Center membership.
Accessibility
Elevators and ramps serve all public areas of the McDonnell Planetarium.
We also offer hearing assist devices for Planetarium star shows. When ordering tickets, please let your reservationist know you’re interested in a hearing assist device, or speak with a Planetarium team member before your program begins.
With advance notice, the Planetarium offers Feeling the Stars, a custom tactile program for visitors with vision impairments that pairs with The Little Star That Could.
