
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are led LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
Shows include a 40-45 minute Planetarium show in the Orthein StarBay and a self-guided tour of the Boeing Space Station exhibits. Shows include:
Planets of Rock. Take an out-of-this-world look at the rocky planets in our Solar System in Planets of Rock. "Our small, rocky neighbors tend to get overshadowed by the giants like Saturn, but these worlds play a huge role in our understanding of space,” says Will Snyder, Manager of the McDonnell Planetarium. “Mercury, Venus, and Mars all provide a treasure trove of observable phenomena from our own backyards, and our modern exploration of these planets now helps to guide our search for life beyond our Solar System.”
In producing this new show, the McDonnell Planetarium team hopes to highlight research happening in St. Louis. Snyder says, “we are lucky to have an internationally recognized Earth and Planetary Science department at Washington University. It is so cool to know that St. Louis helped to send rovers to Mars, and probes to Mercury and Venus!” This 45-minute live star show will be offered daily at the McDonnell Planetarium.
The Little Star That Could. Great for kids! The Little Star That Could is the story of an "average" star that travels the universe in search of planets. Along the way they make many discoveries about stars, planets, galaxies and themselves.
Planetarium: Stars Around the World. Explore the sky from pole to pole in Stars Around the World! From the auroras of the arctic north to the tropical constellations of the southern hemisphere, leave the familiar sights of St. Louis behind as we experience the nighttime sky from changing locations on Earth.
Live Sky Tonight. Relax under the clearest night sky in St. Louis as skilled presenters lead you on a tour of the best the night has to offer. This live show is different every time, so stop back again to discover the changing stars, planets, and other celestial events visible from your own backyard.
Shows are subject to change. Please call ahead at 314-289-4400 to confirm show availability.
Admission is free for members of the Saint Louis Science Center, non-member adults (ages 13-59) are $6, children (ages 2-12) and seniors (60+) are $5, and military personnel are $4.
Most shows play Thursday through Monday. For a schedule for each show, tickets and more information, go to slsc.org
Bring your family to Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar on select Wednesday nights this off season for Family Night with Fredbird! Meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30 p.m., play games and win prizes! Kids 12 and under eat free per adult meal purchased.
Bring your little ones to Toddler Tinker Time at The Magic House for special experiences designed for preschoolers. Families will enjoy hands-on activities and private playtime in select exhibit areas like Wonder Works, the STEAM Center, and Xavier Riddle. Recommended for ages 1 to 5.
Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 2-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.
Catch a movie or two at the Saint Louis Science Center's OMNIMAX Theater, where films are shown featuring the IMAX with Laser. This state-of-the-art theater provides the sharpest images, unmatched sound quality and 40% greater color range than traditional theaters. The five-story, 80-foot-diameter dome will fill your entire field of vision providing a truly immersive experience.
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.