Tickets are now on sale for Planetarium Shows inside the newly upgraded McDonnell Planetarium’s Bill and Laura Orthwein StarBay:
● When: Now available.
● Cost: Free for members (based on membership level); $6.00 non-member adults, children & seniors
Be among the first to experience three immersive shows powered by the McDonnell Planetarium’s new state-of-the-art projection technology:
● The (NEW) Sky Tonight o The next evolution of The Sky Tonight has arrived. Relax under the clearest night sky in St. Louis, free from light pollution and other factors that can damper your view. Full-dome visuals will transport guests to the rings of Saturn, the Andromeda Galaxy, exoplanets, and beyond. This show will captivate participants of all-ages.
● The Earth Today: A Changing Planet o Supported by a grant from the American Physical Society and produced by the McDonnell Planetarium, this premiere program turns the traditional “star show” on its head. Visitors have explored the night sky from Earth, looking up at the cosmos, but now we will be able to provide great views of our planet from the vantage points of satellites in orbit. Discover new sights of our beloved planet every time you visit!
● The Little Star That Could 360. o A St. Louis classic returns for the next generation of young cosmic adventurers! This time, new 360-degree visuals take advantage of the McDonnell Planetarium’s entire dome to surround audiences in this timeless story. Learn what makes all stars special and explore the planets of our Solar System in this beloved original production of the Science Center.
Following an extensive technology upgrade, the StarBay now features the first GOTO Chiron III Star Projector installed in the United States alongside the advanced Cosm Digistar visualization system. Together, these technologies blend the beauty and precision of a realistic night sky with stunning 360-degree digital imagery, transporting guests across the cosmos and beyond.
As the largest and most advanced hybrid planetarium in the nation, the McDonnell Planetarium offers an unparalleled way to explore space, science and our changing world. Purchase your tickets today and be among the first to experience the next generation of planetarium programming, made possible through the generosity of the St. Louis-based Centene Foundation.
Escape the glow of city lights and experience the night sky as it was meant to be seen. Powered by a new hybrid projection system, the McDonnell Planetarium combines lifelike star fields,
immersive surround sound and stunning digital imagery to create awe-inspiring journeys through space.
Travel from your own backyard to the edge of the observable universe, exploring distant galaxies, cosmic phenomena and the latest discoveries from across the cosmos. With new data and imagery continually integrated into the experience, no two visits are exactly alike.
To purchase tickets or learn more about Planetarium Shows, visit slsc.org/planetarium.