Planetarium Events

Did the sky play a part in the Revolutionary War? Did the Moon guide a nighttime informant? Who crossed into enemy territory “in the name of science?” Learn about celestial […]

The British are coming…and bringing rockin’ music! Enjoy rock ‘n’ roll songs popular during the famous “British Invasion.” Bands include The Who, Led Zeppelin, and Queen. Then we'll switch continents […]

Enjoy a guided meditation experience in the comfortable, reclined seats in the RVCC Planetarium.

Everyone has a cosmic question! We asked museum people and local celebrities to send us their space inquiries. Explore our answers and how we handled the big mysteries like aliens, […]

Lasers dance across the dome while we listen to songs you can sing along with like "Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi, “Best Day of My Life” by American […]

Did the sky play a part in the Revolutionary War? Did the Moon guide a nighttime informant? Who crossed into enemy territory “in the name of science?” Learn about celestial […]

The British are coming…and bringing rockin’ music! Enjoy rock ‘n’ roll songs popular during the famous “British Invasion.” Bands include The Who, Led Zeppelin, and Queen. Then we'll switch continents […]

Did the sky play a part in the Revolutionary War? Did the Moon guide a nighttime informant? Who crossed into enemy territory “in the name of science?” Learn about celestial […]

The British are coming…and bringing rockin’ music! Enjoy rock ‘n’ roll songs popular during the famous “British Invasion.” Bands include The Who, Led Zeppelin, and Queen. Then we'll switch continents […]

Discover the stars visible in the winter sky. Then follow Santa on a trip through the solar system after he’s kidnaped by a friendly alien. The kids on the other […]

Listen to holiday hits such as “Wizards in Winter,” “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree” and “Dominic the Donkey” while lasers “dance” on the dome overhead.

This sensory-friendly astronomy and music show, approximately 45 minutes in length, is specially designed for families with children on the Autism spectrum or those with developmental disabilities. Neurotypical children are […]

Using the Planetarium’s DarkMatter digital theater, experience a guided tour of the night sky. Learn about some of the popular constellations visible from sunset to sunrise, as well as the […]

Listen to holiday hits such as “Wizards in Winter,” “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree” and “Dominic the Donkey” while lasers “dance” on the dome overhead.

Enjoy a guided meditation experience in the comfortable, reclined seats in the RVCC Planetarium.

Discover the stars visible in the winter sky. Then follow Santa on a trip through the solar system after he’s kidnaped by a friendly alien. The kids on the other […]

Listen to holiday hits such as “Wizards in Winter,” “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree” and “Dominic the Donkey” while lasers “dance” on the dome overhead.

Over the years, many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Was it an exploding star, a comet or some […]