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.
NEW Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival
Suggested for children in Grades 1-4
Saturdays and Sundays at 11am
What if there are still dinosaurs among us? Journey through time in this exciting planetarium adventure that will show the Earth as it was in the very, very distant past. You will see the fascinating transformations that these animals underwent over millions of years, creating giant creatures, armored beasts and super predators, until the day that a cataclysmic impact event caused a mass extinction on Earth. But all is not lost. Celeste will discover the key to their survival.
THE HOT AND ENERGETIC UNIVERSE
Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm
The planetarium documentary “The Hot and Energetic Universe” presents with the use of Immersive Visualizations and real images the achievements of the modern astronomy, the most advanced terrestrial and orbital observatories, the basic principles electromagnetic radiation and the natural phenomena related to the High Energy Astrophysics.
NIGHT SKY TOUR –LIVE ASTRONOMY SHOW!
Saturday, July 19 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
July 26 & 30 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.