Willard Smith Planetarium
The Willard Smith Planetarium aims to inspire a lifelong interest in the science of astronomy, the culture of astronomy and the experience of the night sky. We do this by engaging visitors in a welcoming, interactive learning environment where their curiosity is embraced and their ability to continue exploring on their own is enhanced. The Planetarium is open to the public every day. See our Visitor Info section for ticket prices. School groups and other private groups can also reserve the Planetarium for a show whose content is tailored to the ages of the group.
Planetarium Show Schedule
Children under 4 years are not admitted to the planetarium, except for Preschool All-Stars. There is no late seating.
Preschool All-Stars
Preschool All-Stars is an opportunity for preschool children to be introduced to the wonders of astronomy within the structure of a developmentally appropriate planetarium experience. Visitors will interact with the sky in the planetarium through dance, song, and storytelling.
The Sky Tonight
Our best show for any age above 6, visitors will learn to use a star map, and practice describing and recognizing the objects and motions of the night sky.
Strange Planets
Astronomers have found over two hundred planets lurking light years from our solar system! In the planetarium show Strange Planets, an adorable alien named Gort has lost his starmap and needs your help to find his extrasolar home. But how do you find a planet orbiting another star? Is it even possible? Learn the latest astronomical techniques for identifying extrasolar planets and measuring their size, mass, and temperature. Then find an easy-to-spot star in the night sky that has an extrasolar planet orbiting it! Ticket required (FREE tickets for Pacific Science Center members!) 40 minutes - ages 4 and up (Children under 4 years are admitted only to Preschool All-Stars)
The Halloween Show - Seasonal, Public Show
This show is a spooky exploration of some of the mythology and astronomy behind Halloween. This show is recommended for ages 7 and up, but everyone over 4 is welcome. Ticket required (FREE for Pacific Science Center members!).
The Star of Bethlehem - Seasonal, Private Bookings Only
The Star of Bethlehem is an important Christmas time image for the Christian faith. Your group will voyage through the night sky with one of our expert planetarians and learn what events were taking place overhead in the Judean sky that may have been interpreted by the Magi in the Gospel of Matthew as the Star of Bethlehem. This interactive show brings science, history, and religion together in one unforgettable evening! This show is recommended for ages 7 and up; call (206)443-3625 to book a showing for your group.
What's Up in the Sky?
Be sure to check out AstroInfo for stories of what's happening out there, written by Planetarium Specialist, Alice Enevoldsen.
To see what's up in the night sky, check out our Starmaps
Need more space-related links? We have plenty on our Astronomy Resources Page.
For other help, contact the Planetarium Supervisor at (206)443-2385.
Planetarium Show Schedule
Children under 4 years are not admitted to the planetarium, except for Preschool All-Stars. There is no late seating.
Preschool All-Stars
Preschool All-Stars is an opportunity for preschool children to be introduced to the wonders of astronomy within the structure of a developmentally appropriate planetarium experience. Visitors will interact with the sky in the planetarium through dance, song, and storytelling.
The Sky Tonight
Our best show for any age above 6, visitors will learn to use a star map, and practice describing and recognizing the objects and motions of the night sky.
Strange Planets
Astronomers have found over two hundred planets lurking light years from our solar system! In the planetarium show Strange Planets, an adorable alien named Gort has lost his starmap and needs your help to find his extrasolar home. But how do you find a planet orbiting another star? Is it even possible? Learn the latest astronomical techniques for identifying extrasolar planets and measuring their size, mass, and temperature. Then find an easy-to-spot star in the night sky that has an extrasolar planet orbiting it! Ticket required (FREE tickets for Pacific Science Center members!) 40 minutes - ages 4 and up (Children under 4 years are admitted only to Preschool All-Stars)
The Halloween Show - Seasonal, Public Show
This show is a spooky exploration of some of the mythology and astronomy behind Halloween. This show is recommended for ages 7 and up, but everyone over 4 is welcome. Ticket required (FREE for Pacific Science Center members!).
The Star of Bethlehem - Seasonal, Private Bookings Only
The Star of Bethlehem is an important Christmas time image for the Christian faith. Your group will voyage through the night sky with one of our expert planetarians and learn what events were taking place overhead in the Judean sky that may have been interpreted by the Magi in the Gospel of Matthew as the Star of Bethlehem. This interactive show brings science, history, and religion together in one unforgettable evening! This show is recommended for ages 7 and up; call (206)443-3625 to book a showing for your group.
What's Up in the Sky?
Be sure to check out AstroInfo for stories of what's happening out there, written by Planetarium Specialist, Alice Enevoldsen.
To see what's up in the night sky, check out our Starmaps
Need more space-related links? We have plenty on our Astronomy Resources Page.
For other help, contact the Planetarium Supervisor at (206)443-2385.
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