About
Sometimes, being average can also be special
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.
Runtime: 35 minutes
Note: Not a live performance
SHOWTIMES
Thursday, July 03
PLANETARIUM: The Little Star That Could
Friday, July 04
PLANETARIUM: The Little Star That Could
Saturday, July 05
PLANETARIUM: The Little Star That Could
Sunday, July 06
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Monday, July 07
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Thursday, July 10
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Friday, July 11
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Saturday, July 12
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Sunday, July 13
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Monday, July 14
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Friday, July 18
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Saturday, July 19
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Sunday, July 20
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Monday, July 21
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Thursday, July 24
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Friday, July 25
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Saturday, July 26
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Sunday, July 27
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Monday, July 28
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Thursday, July 31
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Friday, August 01
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Saturday, August 02
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Sunday, August 03
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Monday, August 04
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Thursday, August 07
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Friday, August 08
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Saturday, August 09
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Sunday, August 10
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Monday, August 11
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Thursday, August 14
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Friday, August 15
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Saturday, August 16
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Sunday, August 17
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Monday, August 18
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Thursday, August 21
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Friday, August 22
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Saturday, August 23
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Sunday, August 24
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Monday, August 25
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Thursday, August 28
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Friday, August 29
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Saturday, August 30
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Sunday, August 31
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Overview
A Heartwarming Star
“The Little Star That Could” is a story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star is introduced to basic information about our Solar System.
This show is recommended for grades K-2.
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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
The Planetarium Entrance in Forest Park is now open!
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.
