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).

Tickets will go on sale, at the planetarium, 30 minutes before the first show of the day. We are no longer taking reservations for our public shows. Shows start promptly on schedule.

Admission Prices

Show Schedule

DAY	TIME	SHOW
Friday September 19, 2025	6:00 PM	Cosmic Mashups
	7:00 PM	Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
	8:00 PM	Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
Saturday September 20, 2025	2:00 PM	Perfect Little Planet
Saturday September 20, 2025	3:30 PM	Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon

Current Planetarium Shows

Cosmic Mashups

Supermassive black holes are found in most galaxies and we’re beginning to uncover how the merging of galaxies activates galactic centers. Join us for this exciting cosmic mashup!

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!

Perfect Little Planet

Imagine the ultimate space vacation! Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes in a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our favorite former planet. Dive off the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms of Jupiter. Walk on the surface of Mars. Which destination would you choose? Don't miss this solar system journey for space travelers of all ages!