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