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Downing Planetarium

Weekend Shows

About

Public shows at the Downing Planetarium are on selected Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons. There is free parking available for our weekend visitors in parking lot P15, next to the the planetarium (shown in green on campus map). 

RESERVATIONS

We will begin taking reservations for the January public shows starting on January 2, 2026.

  Admission Prices

Show Schedule (January Shows will be posted January 1st)

DAY TIME SHOW

 

Friday
December 5, 2025

 5:00 PM Season of Light  (Sold Out)
6:00 PM Season of Light  (Sold Out)
7:30 PM Season of Light  (Sold Out)
Saturday
December 6, 2025		 2:00 PM Season of Light  (Sold Out)
3:30 PM Season of Light  (Sold Out)

 

Current Planetarium Shows

Poster for the Season of Light planetarium show

Season of Light

This family oriented program focuses on winter holiday traditions from many cultures, and how they have been used for millennia to light up this darkest and coldest of seasons. It also showcases some of our more light-hearted customs--such as giving gifts, kissing under the mistletoe, and decorating Christmas trees. The program highlights some of the winter constellations, demonstrates the cause of the four seasons and the meaning of the winter solstice, and even gives some astronomical possibilities for the Star of Bethlehem.
Poster for Season of Light planetarium show

Season of Light

This family oriented program focuses on winter holiday traditions from many cultures, and how they have been used for millennia to light up this darkest and coldest of seasons. It also showcases some of our more light-hearted customs--such as giving gifts, kissing under the mistletoe, and decorating Christmas trees. The program highlights some of the winter constellations, demonstrates the cause of the four seasons and the meaning of the winter solstice, and even gives some astronomical possibilities for the Star of Bethlehem.

Season of Light show poster

Season of Light

This family oriented program focuses on winter holiday traditions from many cultures, and how they have been used for millennia to light up this darkest and coldest of seasons. It also showcases some of our more light-hearted customs--such as giving gifts, kissing under the mistletoe, and decorating Christmas trees. The program highlights some of the winter constellations, demonstrates the cause of the four seasons and the meaning of the winter solstice, and even gives some astronomical possibilities for the Star of Bethlehem.
Season of Light planetarium show poster

Season of Light

This family oriented program focuses on winter holiday traditions from many cultures, and how they have been used for millennia to light up this darkest and coldest of seasons. It also showcases some of our more light-hearted customs--such as giving gifts, kissing under the mistletoe, and decorating Christmas trees. The program highlights some of the winter constellations, demonstrates the cause of the four seasons and the meaning of the winter solstice, and even gives some astronomical possibilities for the Star of Bethlehem.