The Little Star That Could

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

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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
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

Group Visit Information

Up to 8 Free tickets every day based on membership level
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SHOWTIMES

Fri. Mar 29
Sat. Mar 30
Mon. Apr 1
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Thu. Apr 11
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Thu. Apr 25
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Mon. Apr 29

Friday, March 29

The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am

Saturday, March 30

The Little Star That Could
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10:15 am

Monday, April 01

The Little Star That Could
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10:15 am

Thursday, April 04

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Friday, April 05

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Saturday, April 06

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10:15 am

Thursday, April 11

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10:15 am

Friday, April 12

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10:15 am

Saturday, April 13

The Little Star That Could
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10:15 am

Monday, April 15

The Little Star That Could
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10:15 am

Thursday, April 18

The Little Star That Could
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10:15 am

Friday, April 19

The Little Star That Could
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10:15 am

Saturday, April 20

The Little Star That Could
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10:15 am

Monday, April 22

The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am

Thursday, April 25

The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am

Friday, April 26

The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am

Saturday, April 27

The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am

Monday, April 29

The Little Star That Could
Planetarium: The Little Star That Could
10:15 am
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

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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.

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