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
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 |
Up to 8 Free tickets every day based on membership level
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SHOWTIMES
Thursday, August 06
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Friday, August 07
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Saturday, August 08
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Sunday, August 09
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Monday, August 10
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Thursday, August 13
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Friday, August 14
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Saturday, August 15
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Sunday, August 16
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Monday, August 17
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Thursday, August 20
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Friday, August 21
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Saturday, August 22
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Sunday, August 23
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Monday, August 24
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Thursday, August 27
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Friday, August 28
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Saturday, August 29
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Sunday, August 30
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Monday, August 31
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
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.
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.