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Notices:
If P-H-M schools are closed or P-H-M evening activities are canceled, the Arthur M. Klinger Planetarium is also closed and the shows for that day will also be canceled. If a show is canceled due to a P-H-M closure, all pre-paid tickets will be refunded. Otherwise, tickets are non-refundable.

September 2025

SEVEN WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE: September 16, Tuesday – 6:30 pmTurn back the pages of time and witness the ancient wonders of the world as they appeared thousands of years ago. Explore the Great Pyramid, stand in the shadow of the towering Colossus, and experience the rest of the world’s Seven Wonders. We will investigate the theories of how these wonders were created and get a glimpse of some of the universe’s greatest wonders.

OASIS IN SPACE: September 17, Wednesday – 6:30 pm
Embark on a startling and beautiful voyage through our Universe, Galaxy, and Solar System in search of water, the key ingredient for life on Earth.  With newly updated data and visuals, Oasis in Space offers a new perspective on a substance of obvious importance to our planet.

FALL NIGHT SKY & LEGENDS OF THE NIGHT SKY: PERSEUS/ANDROMEDA: September 23, Tuesday – 6:30 pm
Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus/Andromeda engages the audience with a wonderful story filled with humorous and exciting characters, and also engages their desire to learn about astronomy. This educational and entertaining show is suitable for both adults and children. Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse tell how Perseus saves Andromeda from Cetus the Sea Monster.

Also, join us for an overview of the current night sky, which includes constellations, stars, the Milky Way, and the planets. Come see what you can look forward to in the sky this fall!

BIRTH OF PLANET EARTH & DYNAMIC EARTH: September 24, Wednesday – 6:30 pm
The formation of the solar system was an extremely violent event. One must wonder: “How did the Earth become such a calm paradise in the midst of chaos?” In this show, we will study the formation of other solar systems that scientists have witnessed to learn more about our own. We will also discuss the possibility of other Earth-like worlds in outer space.

The award-winning Dynamic Earth explores the inner workings of Earth’s great life support system: the global climate. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes.

MARS 1001: September 30. Tuesday – 6:30 pm
Join the crew of Iris 1 on a daring 1001-day mission to fly an international crew to Mars and return them safely to Earth. This mission is an extraordinary engineering feat loaded with scientific experiments. The explorers will expand our knowledge of Mars, and we will learn if mankind has a future among the stars. Experience the thrill of the grandest mission of human exploration ever undertaken!

October 2025

SPACEPARK 360: October 1, Wednesday – 6:30 pm
SpacePark 360 is a show that takes audiences on wild, immersive rides through the Solar System while recreating the experience of amusement park thrill rides—roller coasters, pendulums, inverters, and more. From the tops of Jupiter’s clouds to the icy depths of Neptune’s moon Triton, each location serves to heighten the thrilling experience.

EDGE OF DARKNESS & ICE WORLDS: October 7, Tuesday – 6:30 pm
Edge of Darkness features amazing scenes of places never before seen, gathered by key space missions that culminated with groundbreaking discoveries in 2015. It features a spectacular flight through the great cliffs on Comet 67P, a close look at the fascinating bright “lights” on Ceres, and the first-ever close-ups of the dwarf binary planet Pluto/Charon and its moons. Narrated by Hayley Atwell, Agent Carter, from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the ABC television series.

In Ice Worlds, we will explore the delicate balance between ice, water, and the existence of life, which has been a topic of scientific inquiry for generations. In travels to the Arctic and Antarctic regions of our planet, we’ll examine the ecosystems that exist and thrive there and learn how their survival is connected with our own. Beyond Earth, we’ll see how the existence of ice shapes the landscape and the natural systems on other planets and moons in our Solar System.

INTO THE DEEP: October 8 , Wednesday – 6:30 pm
We know more about the surface of the Moon than we do about the wonders hidden beneath the waves of our planet’s seas. The deepest parts of our oceans teem with life forms so bizarre they could be from the realm of science fiction. These fantastic creatures, all perfectly adapted to the extreme pressures and temperatures of their alien environment, inhabit a realm of underwater volcanoes, engulfed mountain ranges, and vast trenches cut into the crust of the planet. Into the Deep combines marine biology, oceanography, underwater geology, astronomy, and exploration. Audiences will experience the dive of Trieste to the Challenger Deep, the lowest point of the Mariana Trench in the South Pacific.

STARS OF THE PHARAOHS: October 14, Tuesday – 6:30 pm
Travel through time to Ancient Egypt to see how the Egyptians studied the stars and learn about their advanced scientific methods. Learn how they told time, made a calendar, created massive structures, and the connection they had with the stars above.

FORCES OF NATURE: October 15, Wednesday – 6:30 pm
Come close to nature’s most powerful and extreme forces. Cameras capture massive volcanoes, earthquakes, and storms as a team of scientists travels the world to figure out what causes these dangerous yet undeniably thrilling natural occurrences. Putting their lives on the line in the name of scientific discovery, the experts forge their way into erupting pits, through volcanic flows, along fault lines, and straight towards tornadoes’ eyes. Narrated by Kevin Bacon.

EXPERIENCE THE AURORA: October 21, Tuesday – 6:30 pm
Come see the “sweetest” skies in the world! Over seven months in the Arctic Circle, crews captured time-lapse images of the Aurora Borealis with high-resolution digital SLR cameras outfitted with fisheye lenses. The results are spectacular. For the first time, the aurora has been captured as it was meant to be experienced, as a display that covers the entire sky. This immersive show shares the science behind the aurora and tells the story of our quest to find and photograph the aurora for wraparound display in fulldome theaters. Winner of 2 Telly Awards.

TALES OF A TIME TRAVELER: October 22, Wednesday – 6:30 pm
The flow of time is not as simple as you might think. Seconds ticking by on a clock isn’t even close to the complete depth of time. Tonight, we will go on a journey with a time traveler and become time travelers ourselves to understand the complicated workings of time. How does time pass differently on top of a building versus on the ground? What about around a black hole?  Is time travel possible?

Halloween Laser Shows – All tickets are $5
LASER FRIGHT LIGHT 1: October 28, Tuesday – 6:30 pm
Get into the spooky spirit with this special Halloween Laser Show! This must-see evening laser show combines haunting tunes and an amazing laser light show that dances across the planetarium’s 30-foot dome. The water-vapor-based haze machine makes the laser lights stretch across the room!

Soundtrack: Thriller, Godzilla, Monster Medley (Monster Mash, Purple People Eater, Boris the Spider), Enter Sandman, Men In Black, Attack of the Radioactive Hamsters, Firestarter, Dead Man’s Party, Iron Man, Another Brick in the Wall, Push It, Frankenstein, Devil Went Down to Georgia, Feed My Frankenstein.

LASER FRIGHT LIGHT 2:  October 29, Wednesday – 6:30 pm
Get into the spooky spirit with another special Halloween Laser Show! This must-see evening laser show combines haunting tunes and an amazing laser light show that dances across the planetarium’s 30-foot dome. The water-vapor-based haze machine makes the laser lights stretch across the room!

Soundtrack: Thriller, Godzilla, Monster Medley (Monster Mash, Purple People Eater, Boris the Spider), Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Men In Black, Attack of the Radioactive Hamsters, Re: Your Brains, Dead Man’s Party, Iron Man, Horror Movie Medley (Theme from Nosferatu, Psycho, Jaws, Halloween, Insidious), Frankenstein, Devil Went Down to Georgia, Feed My Frankenstein.)

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November 2025

IMAGINE THE MOON: November 4, Tuesday – 6:30 pm
Imagine the Moon explores how the Moon has inspired human creativity, learning, and exploration ever since we looked to the sky. Through beautiful imagery and historical footage, we explore our closest celestial neighbor! Each discovery has brought new opportunities to contemplate and imagine until, driven by dreams, we left Earth and went there in the amazing journeys that culminated in astronauts walking on the Moon. People have imagined the Moon as a glowing disk in the sky, a destination in space, and a world that shares its origin with the Earth. The power of human imagination continues to inspire our relationship with the Moon as our partner in space and companion in our sky. Weather permitting, we will have telescope viewing available.

TRIP THROUGH SPACE & TWO SMALL PIECES OF GLASS : November 5, Wednesday – 6:30 pm
This full-dome show is a potpourri of Astronomy topics, including moon phases, eclipses, tides, lunar surface features, the Solar System, eight winter constellations and their bright stars, the Earth’s motions and seasons, star types, galaxies, the formation of stars, and the size of the Universe in general. 

The second show tells how Galileo’s telescopic observations began a revolution, transforming our view of the cosmos and our place within. Discover the wonders that even a small amateur telescope can reveal and learn about the scientists who made such views possible. Weather permitting, we will have telescope viewing available.

D-DAY: NORMANDY 1944: November 11, Tuesday – 6:30 pm
This show is free to all veterans. June 6, 1944: The largest Allied operation of World War II began in Normandy, France. Yet, few know in detail exactly why and how, from the end of 1943 through August 1944, this region became the most important location in the world. Audiences of all ages, including new generations, will discover from a new perspective how this landing changed the world. Exploring history, military strategy, science, technology, and human values, the film will educate and appeal to all. Narrated by Tom Brokaw. 

WINTER NIGHT SKY & LEGENDS OF THE NIGHT SKY: ORION: November 12, Wednesday – 6:30 pm
Would you like to know an easy way to find and identify winter constellations? Join us for a live presentation and overview of the current winter night sky, which includes constellations, stars, colors of stars, the Milky Way, planets, and more!

Legends of the Night Sky: Orion brings the mythological Orion to life in a fun-filled, animated adventure. Accompanied by narrators Aesop, the owl, and Socrates, the mouse, we follow Orion’s adventures as he grows to manhood, battles mythical beasts, foils the plot of an evil king, and wins the heart of Artemis, the beautiful moon goddess. By the end of the story, we learn how the constellation Orion was placed in the sky, forever turning overhead throughout the seasons.

December 2025

 Holiday Shows  (December 3rd – 11th)

The planetarium will be decked out as a winter wonderland in December, so enjoy the beautiful winter wonderland! Free with every holiday show! 

Tickets for holiday shows go on sale November 24th, 2025

SEASON OF LIGHT                            
December 3,  Wednesday –  6:30 pm 
This show traces the development of many of the world’s endearing holiday customs, and how they involve lighting up the winter season—from the burning of the Yule log and sparkling Christmas tree lights to the lighting of the Menorah and luminarias.  In addition, we will be detectives trying to solve the mystery of the Star Over Bethlehem. The planetarium will be decked out as a winter wonderland, so come enjoy the beautiful winter wonderland as well!

LASER HOLIDAYS 1
December  4, Thursday – 6:30 pm
December  7, Sunday – 2:00 pm

This is a professional laser light show, containing 12 holiday songs, including Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Silent Night, Frosty the Snowman, and accompanying laser animations. The planetarium will be decked out as a winter wonderland, so come enjoy the music, laser lights, and beautiful winter wonderland as well!

LASER HOLIDAYS 2
December 7, Sunday – 3:30 pm
December 10, Wednesday – 6:30 pm
December 11, Thursday – 6:30 pm

This is another professional laser light show, which contains 12 holiday songs, including Up on the Housetop and All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth, and accompanying laser animations. The planetarium will be decked out as a winter wonderland, so come enjoy the music, laser lights, and beautiful winter wonderland as well!

Due to the construction of the new Space Center, public shows will return in the fall of 2026!