Showtimes

*Please Note: seating in the Millholland Planetarium is limited. Seats will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.*

	March 2025
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						1 Living Worlds Living Worlds March 1, 2025 11:00 am - 11:27 am 27 minutes Whether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies we might use to find it. Along the way, you'll learn how light and color can help us spot other living worlds even from vast distances-and develop a new appreciation for the one-of-a-kind planet right beneath our feet. Show Begins at 11:00 AM Legends of the Night Sky: Orion Legends of the Night Sky: Orion March 1, 2025 2:00 pm - 2:24 pm 24 minutes Legends takes an imaginative look at the stories and legends about the constellation Orion, the great hunter of the winter sky, his two hunting dogs, and Scorpius, the scorpion in the summer sky. Show Begins at 2:00 PM Living Worlds Living Worlds March 1, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:27 pm 27 minutes Whether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies we might use to find it. Along the way, you'll learn how light and color can help us spot other living worlds even from vast distances-and develop a new appreciation for the one-of-a-kind planet right beneath our feet. Show Begins at 3:00 PM • • •
2 Legends of the Night Sky: Orion Legends of the Night Sky: Orion March 2, 2025 2:00 pm - 2:24 pm 24 minutes Legends takes an imaginative look at the stories and legends about the constellation Orion, the great hunter of the winter sky, his two hunting dogs, and Scorpius, the scorpion in the summer sky. Show Begins at 2:00 PM Living Worlds Living Worlds March 2, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:27 pm 27 minutes Whether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies we might use to find it. Along the way, you'll learn how light and color can help us spot other living worlds even from vast distances-and develop a new appreciation for the one-of-a-kind planet right beneath our feet. Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	3 CLOSED CLOSED March 3, 2025 •	4 CLOSED CLOSED March 4, 2025 •	5 Experience the Aurora Experience the Aurora March 5, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:26 pm 26 minutes See the Aurora Borealis as its never been seen before. Join scientists and photographers on a 7 month journey to capture the perfect shot. 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 the perfect photograph! Show Begins at 3:00 PM •	6 Legend of the Enchanted Reef Legend of the Enchanted Reef March 6, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:24 pm 24 minutes Dive in with three friends on the ocean adventure of a lifetime. After a fishing trawler devastates their reef, the trio has no choice but to set out on a quest to find a new home. As they search the sea for a legendary reef, the friends encounter a variety of intriguing environments, from kelp forests to sunken wrecks—and even outer space! Show Begins at 3:00 PM •	7 Legend of the Enchanted Reef Legend of the Enchanted Reef March 7, 2025 2:00 pm - 2:24 pm 24 minutes Dive in with three friends on the ocean adventure of a lifetime. After a fishing trawler devastates their reef, the trio has no choice but to set out on a quest to find a new home. As they search the sea for a legendary reef, the friends encounter a variety of intriguing environments, from kelp forests to sunken wrecks—and even outer space! Show Begins at 2:00 PM Experience the Aurora Experience the Aurora March 7, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:26 pm 26 minutes See the Aurora Borealis as its never been seen before. Join scientists and photographers on a 7 month journey to capture the perfect shot. 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 the perfect photograph! Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	8 Experience the Aurora Experience the Aurora March 8, 2025 11:00 am - 11:26 pm 26 minutes See the Aurora Borealis as its never been seen before. Join scientists and photographers on a 7 month journey to capture the perfect shot. 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 the perfect photograph! Show Begin at 11:00 AM Legend of the Enchanted Reef Legend of the Enchanted Reef March 8, 2025 2:00 pm - 2:24 pm 24 minutes Dive in with three friends on the ocean adventure of a lifetime. After a fishing trawler devastates their reef, the trio has no choice but to set out on a quest to find a new home. As they search the sea for a legendary reef, the friends encounter a variety of intriguing environments, from kelp forests to sunken wrecks—and even outer space! Show Begins at 2:00 PM Experience the Aurora Experience the Aurora March 8, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:26 pm 26 minutes See the Aurora Borealis as its never been seen before. Join scientists and photographers on a 7 month journey to capture the perfect shot. 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 the perfect photograph! Show Begins at 3:00 PM • • •
9 Legend of the Enchanted Reef Legend of the Enchanted Reef March 9, 2025 2:00 pm - 2:24 pm 24 minutes Dive in with three friends on the ocean adventure of a lifetime. After a fishing trawler devastates their reef, the trio has no choice but to set out on a quest to find a new home. As they search the sea for a legendary reef, the friends encounter a variety of intriguing environments, from kelp forests to sunken wrecks—and even outer space! Show Begins at 2:00 PM Experience the Aurora Experience the Aurora March 9, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:26 pm 26 minutes See the Aurora Borealis as its never been seen before. Join scientists and photographers on a 7 month journey to capture the perfect shot. 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 the perfect photograph! Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	10 CLOSED CLOSED March 10, 2025 •	11 CLOSED CLOSED March 11, 2025 •	12 Experience the Aurora Experience the Aurora March 12, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:26 pm 26 minutes See the Aurora Borealis as its never been seen before. Join scientists and photographers on a 7 month journey to capture the perfect shot. 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 the perfect photograph! Show Begins at 3:00 PM •	13 Legend of the Enchanted Reef Legend of the Enchanted Reef March 13, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:24 pm 24 minutes Dive in with three friends on the ocean adventure of a lifetime. After a fishing trawler devastates their reef, the trio has no choice but to set out on a quest to find a new home. As they search the sea for a legendary reef, the friends encounter a variety of intriguing environments, from kelp forests to sunken wrecks—and even outer space! Show Begins at 3:00 PM •	14 Legend of the Enchanted Reef Legend of the Enchanted Reef March 14, 2025 2:00 pm - 2:24 pm 24 minutes Dive in with three friends on the ocean adventure of a lifetime. After a fishing trawler devastates their reef, the trio has no choice but to set out on a quest to find a new home. As they search the sea for a legendary reef, the friends encounter a variety of intriguing environments, from kelp forests to sunken wrecks—and even outer space! Show Begins at 2:00 PM Experience the Aurora Experience the Aurora March 14, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:26 pm 26 minutes See the Aurora Borealis as its never been seen before. Join scientists and photographers on a 7 month journey to capture the perfect shot. 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 the perfect photograph! Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	15 Experience the Aurora Experience the Aurora March 15, 2025 11:00 am - 11:26 pm 26 minutes See the Aurora Borealis as its never been seen before. Join scientists and photographers on a 7 month journey to capture the perfect shot. 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 the perfect photograph! Show Begin at 11:00 AM Legend of the Enchanted Reef Legend of the Enchanted Reef March 15, 2025 2:00 pm - 2:24 pm 24 minutes Dive in with three friends on the ocean adventure of a lifetime. After a fishing trawler devastates their reef, the trio has no choice but to set out on a quest to find a new home. As they search the sea for a legendary reef, the friends encounter a variety of intriguing environments, from kelp forests to sunken wrecks—and even outer space! Show Begins at 2:00 PM Experience the Aurora Experience the Aurora March 15, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:26 pm 26 minutes See the Aurora Borealis as its never been seen before. Join scientists and photographers on a 7 month journey to capture the perfect shot. 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 the perfect photograph! Show Begins at 3:00 PM • • •
16 Legend of the Enchanted Reef Legend of the Enchanted Reef March 16, 2025 2:00 pm - 2:24 pm 24 minutes Dive in with three friends on the ocean adventure of a lifetime. After a fishing trawler devastates their reef, the trio has no choice but to set out on a quest to find a new home. As they search the sea for a legendary reef, the friends encounter a variety of intriguing environments, from kelp forests to sunken wrecks—and even outer space! Show Begins at 2:00 PM Experience the Aurora Experience the Aurora March 16, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:26 pm 26 minutes See the Aurora Borealis as its never been seen before. Join scientists and photographers on a 7 month journey to capture the perfect shot. 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 the perfect photograph! Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	17 CLOSED CLOSED March 17, 2025 Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 •	18 CLOSED CLOSED March 18, 2025 •	19 Experience the Aurora Experience the Aurora March 19, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:26 pm 26 minutes See the Aurora Borealis as its never been seen before. Join scientists and photographers on a 7 month journey to capture the perfect shot. 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 the perfect photograph! Show Begins at 3:00 PM •	20 Legend of the Enchanted Reef Legend of the Enchanted Reef March 20, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:24 pm 24 minutes Dive in with three friends on the ocean adventure of a lifetime. After a fishing trawler devastates their reef, the trio has no choice but to set out on a quest to find a new home. As they search the sea for a legendary reef, the friends encounter a variety of intriguing environments, from kelp forests to sunken wrecks—and even outer space! Show Begins at 3:00 PM •	21 Legend of the Enchanted Reef Legend of the Enchanted Reef March 21, 2025 2:00 pm - 2:24 pm 24 minutes Dive in with three friends on the ocean adventure of a lifetime. After a fishing trawler devastates their reef, the trio has no choice but to set out on a quest to find a new home. As they search the sea for a legendary reef, the friends encounter a variety of intriguing environments, from kelp forests to sunken wrecks—and even outer space! Show Begins at 2:00 PM Experience the Aurora Experience the Aurora March 21, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:26 pm 26 minutes See the Aurora Borealis as its never been seen before. Join scientists and photographers on a 7 month journey to capture the perfect shot. 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 the perfect photograph! Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	22 Experience the Aurora Experience the Aurora March 22, 2025 11:00 am - 11:26 pm 26 minutes See the Aurora Borealis as its never been seen before. Join scientists and photographers on a 7 month journey to capture the perfect shot. 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 the perfect photograph! Show Begin at 11:00 AM Legend of the Enchanted Reef Legend of the Enchanted Reef March 22, 2025 2:00 pm - 2:24 pm 24 minutes Dive in with three friends on the ocean adventure of a lifetime. After a fishing trawler devastates their reef, the trio has no choice but to set out on a quest to find a new home. As they search the sea for a legendary reef, the friends encounter a variety of intriguing environments, from kelp forests to sunken wrecks—and even outer space! Show Begins at 2:00 PM Experience the Aurora Experience the Aurora March 22, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:26 pm 26 minutes See the Aurora Borealis as its never been seen before. Join scientists and photographers on a 7 month journey to capture the perfect shot. 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 the perfect photograph! Show Begins at 3:00 PM • • •
23 Legend of the Enchanted Reef Legend of the Enchanted Reef March 23, 2025 2:00 pm - 2:24 pm 24 minutes Dive in with three friends on the ocean adventure of a lifetime. After a fishing trawler devastates their reef, the trio has no choice but to set out on a quest to find a new home. As they search the sea for a legendary reef, the friends encounter a variety of intriguing environments, from kelp forests to sunken wrecks—and even outer space! Show Begins at 2:00 PM Experience the Aurora Experience the Aurora March 23, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:26 pm 26 minutes See the Aurora Borealis as its never been seen before. Join scientists and photographers on a 7 month journey to capture the perfect shot. 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 the perfect photograph! Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	24 CLOSED CLOSED March 24, 2025 •	25 CLOSED CLOSED March 25, 2025 •	26 Experience the Aurora Experience the Aurora March 26, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:26 pm 26 minutes See the Aurora Borealis as its never been seen before. Join scientists and photographers on a 7 month journey to capture the perfect shot. 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 the perfect photograph! Show Begins at 3:00 PM •	27 Legend of the Enchanted Reef Legend of the Enchanted Reef March 27, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:24 pm 24 minutes Dive in with three friends on the ocean adventure of a lifetime. After a fishing trawler devastates their reef, the trio has no choice but to set out on a quest to find a new home. As they search the sea for a legendary reef, the friends encounter a variety of intriguing environments, from kelp forests to sunken wrecks—and even outer space! Show Begins at 3:00 PM •	28 Legend of the Enchanted Reef Legend of the Enchanted Reef March 28, 2025 2:00 pm - 2:24 pm 24 minutes Dive in with three friends on the ocean adventure of a lifetime. After a fishing trawler devastates their reef, the trio has no choice but to set out on a quest to find a new home. As they search the sea for a legendary reef, the friends encounter a variety of intriguing environments, from kelp forests to sunken wrecks—and even outer space! Show Begins at 2:00 PM Experience the Aurora Experience the Aurora March 28, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:26 pm 26 minutes See the Aurora Borealis as its never been seen before. Join scientists and photographers on a 7 month journey to capture the perfect shot. 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 the perfect photograph! Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	29 Experience the Aurora Experience the Aurora March 29, 2025 11:00 am - 11:26 pm 26 minutes See the Aurora Borealis as its never been seen before. Join scientists and photographers on a 7 month journey to capture the perfect shot. 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 the perfect photograph! Show Begin at 11:00 AM Legend of the Enchanted Reef Legend of the Enchanted Reef March 29, 2025 2:00 pm - 2:24 pm 24 minutes Dive in with three friends on the ocean adventure of a lifetime. After a fishing trawler devastates their reef, the trio has no choice but to set out on a quest to find a new home. As they search the sea for a legendary reef, the friends encounter a variety of intriguing environments, from kelp forests to sunken wrecks—and even outer space! Show Begins at 2:00 PM Experience the Aurora Experience the Aurora March 29, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:26 pm 26 minutes See the Aurora Borealis as its never been seen before. Join scientists and photographers on a 7 month journey to capture the perfect shot. 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 the perfect photograph! Show Begins at 3:00 PM • • •
30 Legend of the Enchanted Reef Legend of the Enchanted Reef March 30, 2025 2:00 pm - 2:24 pm 24 minutes Dive in with three friends on the ocean adventure of a lifetime. After a fishing trawler devastates their reef, the trio has no choice but to set out on a quest to find a new home. As they search the sea for a legendary reef, the friends encounter a variety of intriguing environments, from kelp forests to sunken wrecks—and even outer space! Show Begins at 2:00 PM Experience the Aurora Experience the Aurora March 30, 2025 3:00 pm - 3:26 pm 26 minutes See the Aurora Borealis as its never been seen before. Join scientists and photographers on a 7 month journey to capture the perfect shot. 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 the perfect photograph! Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	31 CLOSED CLOSED March 31, 2025 •

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