Planetarium
Witness South Central Pennsylvania’s largest Planetarium and immerse yourself in the cosmos!
Planetarium audiences can travel the universe in extreme definition. Viewers are surrounded by our movie-like shows that make you feel like you’re a part of the action. Get the sensation of flying over Earth or cruising through the cosmos. When you travel the far reaches of the Milky Way Galaxy, you’ll see the universe in a whole new light.
With a rotating schedule and a variety shows produced for both kids and adults, there is always a new experience for explorers of all ages. A great choice for Groups, Birthday Parties, and Field Trips! Our expert staff of Planetarium Educators will be your guide, answer your questions, and personalize your experience.
VOLUNTEERS! Looking for a fulfilling opportunity?
Adults, retirees, and students age 15 and up serve in a variety of capacities including Planetarium Presenter or Operator. Become a part of our dynamic team and enjoy a wide variety of perks and benefits. Learn more.
Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
Suggested for children in Grades 1-4
Saturdays and Sundays at 11am
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From the boiling surface of the sun to the icy rings of Saturn, embark on a dynamic adventure as two young explorers magically travel through the solar system aboard their handcrafted cardboard rocket. With the help of “Book,” the talking astronomy book, as their guide, the travelers seek to visit the Sun, the eight planets and Pluto, while discovering something new about each along the way.
SUPERVOLCANOES
Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm
Feel the Heat! Explore rare types of volcanic eruptions that marshal the energy that lurks, like a sleeping dragon, beneath the surface of planet Earth. The story of these big blow outs is a tale of havoc and mayhem: mass extinctions, climate collapses, and
violence beyond anything humans have ever witnessed. In this unique immersive experience, audiences will explore the impact of volcanism on Earth and other worlds in our solar system. Can a supervolcano erupt in our own time? The answer is surprisingly close to home.
NIGHT SKY TOUR –LIVE ASTRONOMY SHOW!
Saturday, June 21 at 1pm
Suggested for children in 5th grade to Adults
Join the North Museum’s Astronomy Educators to explore the wonders of the night sky in our live planetarium show, Night Sky Tour! Witness the night sky come to life as you learn about the constellations among the stars, planets currently visible, our place in the cosmos, and more! Each of our Planetarium Educators will bring their own expertise to the Night Sky Tour program, making each show a different experience.
ONE WORLD, ONE SKY, BIG BIRD’S ADVENTURE
June 25 & 28 at 11am
Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in Big Bird’s Adventure: One World, One Sky. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take you on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon.