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
Wednesday, August 21
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Thursday, August 22
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Friday, August 23
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Saturday, August 24
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Sunday, August 25
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Monday, August 26
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Tuesday, August 27
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Wednesday, August 28
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Thursday, August 29
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Friday, August 30
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Saturday, August 31
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Sunday, September 01
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Monday, September 02
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Tuesday, September 03
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Wednesday, September 04
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Thursday, September 05
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Friday, September 06
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Saturday, September 07
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Sunday, September 08
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Monday, September 09
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Tuesday, September 10
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Wednesday, September 11
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Thursday, September 12
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Friday, September 13
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Saturday, September 14
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Sunday, September 15
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Monday, September 16
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Tuesday, September 17
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Wednesday, September 18
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Thursday, September 19
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Friday, September 20
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Saturday, September 21
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Sunday, September 22
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Saturday, September 28
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Sunday, September 29
Planetarium: Live Sky: The Constellations
Monday, September 30
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.
