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 February public shows February 1st when the shows are posted.

Admission Prices

Show Schedule (February Public Shows will be posted February 1st)

DAY	TIME	SHOW
Friday January 23, 2026	6:00 PM	Exploding Universe (SOLD OUT)
Friday January 23, 2026	7:30 PM	Pink Floyd:Dark Side of the Moon (SOLD OUT)
Saturday January 24, 2026	2:00 PM	3-2-1 Liftoff! (SOLD OUT)
Saturday January 24, 2026	3:30 PM	Pink Floyd:Dark Side of the Moon (SOLD OUT)

Current Planetarium Shows

Exploding Universe

Out of cosmic destruction comes new creation. Explosive events shape the universe we see today—some vast, others surprisingly small.When massive stars die in supernovas, they scatter the elements that form planets and life. Black hole collisions twist space itself, unleashing bursts of unimaginable energy. On Earth, eruptions like supervolcanoes have reshaped our planet into a cradle for life. Even the tiniest reactions between atoms echo the forces that forged the early universe.This show follows a single proton through these moments of chaos and renewal, revealing how creation is born from cosmic catastrophe.

Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon

Fifty-two years ago, Pink Floyd released their groundbreaking album The Dark Side of the Moon. Now, this iconic record comes to life like never before in an immersive fulldome planetarium experience, featuring stunning visuals from NSC Creative. Join us as we journey through sight and sound—see you on the Dark Side of the Moon!

3-2-1 Liftoff!

This family oriented program tells the story of a hamster engineer named Elon. He lives in a junkyard and builds flying machines. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. No matter what, excitement is always guaranteed!