Showtimes

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

	July 2024
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	1 CLOSED CLOSED July 1, 2024 •	2 CLOSED CLOSED July 2, 2024 •	3	4	5 Astronaut Astronaut July 5, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm 23 minutes The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? Astronaut, takes you from Earth into space... and beyond. Show begins at 2:00PM Dynamic Earth Dynamic Earth July 5, 2024 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm 23 minutes Explore the inner workings of the Earth’s climate systems, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere, with visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	6
7	8 CLOSED CLOSED July 8, 2024 •	9 CLOSED CLOSED July 9, 2024 •	10 Destination Mars Destination Mars July 10, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm 30 minutes Ever wonder what it would be like to fly to Mars? Nasa, and others, have their sites set on the Red Planet and they're building the Technology to get us there! Destination Mars: The New Frontier gives you an up-close look at humanity's most epic endeavor. Show Begins at 2:00 PM The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could July 10, 2024 3:00 pm - 3:35 pm 35 minutes The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets and each is introduced with basic information about our Solar System. Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	11 Destination Mars Destination Mars July 11, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm 30 minutes Ever wonder what it would be like to fly to Mars? Nasa, and others, have their sites set on the Red Planet and they're building the Technology to get us there! Destination Mars: The New Frontier gives you an up-close look at humanity's most epic endeavor. Show Begins at 2:00 PM The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could July 11, 2024 3:00 pm - 3:35 pm 35 minutes The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets and each is introduced with basic information about our Solar System. Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	12 Destination Mars Destination Mars July 12, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm 30 minutes Ever wonder what it would be like to fly to Mars? Nasa, and others, have their sites set on the Red Planet and they're building the Technology to get us there! Destination Mars: The New Frontier gives you an up-close look at humanity's most epic endeavor. Show Begins at 2:00 PM The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could July 12, 2024 3:00 pm - 3:35 pm 35 minutes The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets and each is introduced with basic information about our Solar System. Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	13 11AM Swiftie Saturday Laser Night! 11AM Swiftie Saturday Laser Night! July 13, 2024 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Taylor Swift Laser show NO PUBLIC PLANETARIUM SHOWS SOLD OUT Tickets must be purchased in advance to secure your spot! 1PM Swiftie Saturday Laser Night! 1PM Swiftie Saturday Laser Night! July 13, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Taylor Swift Laser show NO PUBLIC PLANETARIUM SHOWS SOLD OUT Tickets must be purchased in advance to secure your spot! 3PM Swiftie Saturday Laser Night! 3PM Swiftie Saturday Laser Night! July 13, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Taylor Swift Laser show NO PUBLIC PLANETARIUM SHOWS SOLD OUT Tickets must be purchased in advance to secure your spot! 6:45PM Swiftie Saturday Laser Night! 6:45PM Swiftie Saturday Laser Night! July 13, 2024 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm Taylor Swift Laser show NO PUBLIC PLANETARIUM SHOWS Get tickets: HERE Tickets must be purchased in advance to secure your spot! 8PM Swiftie Saturday Laser Night! 8PM Swiftie Saturday Laser Night! July 13, 2024 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Taylor Swift Laser show NO PUBLIC PLANETARIUM SHOWS Get tickets: HERE Tickets must be purchased in advance to secure your spot! • • • • •
14 Destination Mars Destination Mars July 14, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm 30 minutes Ever wonder what it would be like to fly to Mars? Nasa, and others, have their sites set on the Red Planet and they're building the Technology to get us there! Destination Mars: The New Frontier gives you an up-close look at humanity's most epic endeavor. Show Begins at 2:00 PM The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could July 14, 2024 3:00 pm - 3:35 pm 35 minutes The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets and each is introduced with basic information about our Solar System. Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	15 CLOSED CLOSED July 15, 2024 •	16 CLOSED CLOSED July 16, 2024 •	17 Destination Mars Destination Mars July 17, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm 30 minutes Ever wonder what it would be like to fly to Mars? Nasa, and others, have their sites set on the Red Planet and they're building the Technology to get us there! Destination Mars: The New Frontier gives you an up-close look at humanity's most epic endeavor. Show Begins at 2:00 PM The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could July 17, 2024 3:00 pm - 3:35 pm 35 minutes The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets and each is introduced with basic information about our Solar System. Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	18 Destination Mars Destination Mars July 18, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm 30 minutes Ever wonder what it would be like to fly to Mars? Nasa, and others, have their sites set on the Red Planet and they're building the Technology to get us there! Destination Mars: The New Frontier gives you an up-close look at humanity's most epic endeavor. Show Begins at 2:00 PM The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could July 18, 2024 3:00 pm - 3:35 pm 35 minutes The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets and each is introduced with basic information about our Solar System. Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	19 Destination Mars Destination Mars July 19, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm 30 minutes Ever wonder what it would be like to fly to Mars? Nasa, and others, have their sites set on the Red Planet and they're building the Technology to get us there! Destination Mars: The New Frontier gives you an up-close look at humanity's most epic endeavor. Show Begins at 2:00 PM The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could July 19, 2024 3:00 pm - 3:35 pm 35 minutes The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets and each is introduced with basic information about our Solar System. Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	20 The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could July 20, 2024 11:00 am - 11:35 am 35 minutes The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets and each is introduced with basic information about our Solar System. Show Begins at 11:00 AM Destination Mars Destination Mars July 20, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm 30 minutes Ever wonder what it would be like to fly to Mars? Nasa, and others, have their sites set on the Red Planet and they're building the Technology to get us there! Destination Mars: The New Frontier gives you an up-close look at humanity's most epic endeavor. Show Begins at 2:00 PM The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could July 20, 2024 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm 35 minutes The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets and each is introduced with basic information about our Solar System. Show Begins at 3:00 PM • • •
21 Destination Mars Destination Mars July 21, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm 30 minutes Ever wonder what it would be like to fly to Mars? Nasa, and others, have their sites set on the Red Planet and they're building the Technology to get us there! Destination Mars: The New Frontier gives you an up-close look at humanity's most epic endeavor. Show Begins at 2:00 PM The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could July 21, 2024 3:00 pm - 3:35 pm 35 minutes The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets and each is introduced with basic information about our Solar System. Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	22 CLOSED CLOSED July 22, 2024 •	23 CLOSED CLOSED July 23, 2024 •	24 Destination Mars Destination Mars July 24, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm 30 minutes Ever wonder what it would be like to fly to Mars? Nasa, and others, have their sites set on the Red Planet and they're building the Technology to get us there! Destination Mars: The New Frontier gives you an up-close look at humanity's most epic endeavor. Show Begins at 2:00 PM The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could July 24, 2024 3:00 pm - 3:35 pm 35 minutes The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets and each is introduced with basic information about our Solar System. Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	25 Destination Mars Destination Mars July 25, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm 30 minutes Ever wonder what it would be like to fly to Mars? Nasa, and others, have their sites set on the Red Planet and they're building the Technology to get us there! Destination Mars: The New Frontier gives you an up-close look at humanity's most epic endeavor. Show Begins at 2:00 PM The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could July 25, 2024 3:00 pm - 3:35 pm 35 minutes The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets and each is introduced with basic information about our Solar System. Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	26 Destination Mars Destination Mars July 26, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm 30 minutes Ever wonder what it would be like to fly to Mars? Nasa, and others, have their sites set on the Red Planet and they're building the Technology to get us there! Destination Mars: The New Frontier gives you an up-close look at humanity's most epic endeavor. Show Begins at 2:00 PM The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could July 26, 2024 3:00 pm - 3:35 pm 35 minutes The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets and each is introduced with basic information about our Solar System. Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	27 The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could July 27, 2024 11:00 am - 11:35 am 35 minutes The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets and each is introduced with basic information about our Solar System. Show Begins at 11:00 AM Destination Mars Destination Mars July 27, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm 30 minutes Ever wonder what it would be like to fly to Mars? Nasa, and others, have their sites set on the Red Planet and they're building the Technology to get us there! Destination Mars: The New Frontier gives you an up-close look at humanity's most epic endeavor. Show Begins at 2:00 PM The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could July 27, 2024 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm 35 minutes The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets and each is introduced with basic information about our Solar System. Show Begins at 3:00 PM • • •
28 Destination Mars Destination Mars July 28, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm 30 minutes Ever wonder what it would be like to fly to Mars? Nasa, and others, have their sites set on the Red Planet and they're building the Technology to get us there! Destination Mars: The New Frontier gives you an up-close look at humanity's most epic endeavor. Show Begins at 2:00 PM The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could July 28, 2024 3:00 pm - 3:35 pm 35 minutes The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets and each is introduced with basic information about our Solar System. Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •	29 CLOSED CLOSED July 29, 2024 •	30 CLOSED CLOSED July 30, 2024 •	31 Destination Mars Destination Mars July 31, 2024 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm 30 minutes Ever wonder what it would be like to fly to Mars? Nasa, and others, have their sites set on the Red Planet and they're building the Technology to get us there! Destination Mars: The New Frontier gives you an up-close look at humanity's most epic endeavor. Show Begins at 2:00 PM The Little Star That Could The Little Star That Could July 31, 2024 3:00 pm - 3:35 pm 35 minutes The story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets and each is introduced with basic information about our Solar System. Show Begins at 3:00 PM • •

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