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
Members can get their free tickets to the Planetarium by logging in online.
Note: Not a live performance
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Package includes one entry to each experience. Good for all films and shows except for feature films and laser shows.
Cannot be combined with other offers. Price is the same for all ages.
Available on site only!
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.
Members can get their free tickets to the Planetarium by logging in online.
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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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SHOWTIMES
Sunday, August 01
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Monday, August 02
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Thursday, August 05
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Friday, August 06
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Saturday, August 07
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Sunday, August 08
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Monday, August 09
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Thursday, August 12
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Friday, August 13
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Saturday, August 14
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Sunday, August 15
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Monday, August 16
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Thursday, August 19
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Friday, August 20
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Saturday, August 21
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Sunday, August 22
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Monday, August 23
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Thursday, August 26
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Friday, August 27
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Saturday, August 28
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Sunday, August 29
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Monday, August 30
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.
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.
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.
