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 |
| Combo (1 Planetarium ticket & 1 OMNIMAX Ticket*) *Available for purchase at the box office only. |
$13.95 |
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
Friday, November 27
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Saturday, November 28
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Monday, November 30
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Thursday, December 03
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Friday, December 04
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Saturday, December 05
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Monday, December 07
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Thursday, December 10
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Friday, December 11
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Saturday, December 12
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Monday, December 14
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Thursday, December 17
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Friday, December 18
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Saturday, December 19
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
Monday, December 21
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.
