The Lyman Spitzer Jr. Planetarium
Our planetarium offers an immersive, surrounded experience. Regularly scheduled presentations are recommended for children ages 7 and older. Once the doors are closed, guests will no longer be admitted.
Planetarium Admission
Members: FREE
Nonmembers: $8
Planetarium Tickets
Purchase your tickets at the front desk on the day of your visit.
Fairbanks Museum members can reserve tickets by email for weekend shows only.
Reservations must be received at least 24 hours in advance of your visit and picked up at least 1/2 hour before the scheduled presentation.
School and Community Groups
Private Parties
Reserve the planetarium for a private show (up to 24 people) including a show of your choice, free admission to the museum for everyone in your group, plus a household membership for $300.
Please call 802-748-2372 to reserve your private planetarium event.
Reservations for a private show must be made at least 1 week in advance.
We do our best to keep this schedule current. Check our calendar for late changes and sold-out shows.
11:30 AM
TONIGHT’S SKY (Live Show)
Take a guided tour of the cosmos with one of our astronomy presenters. You’ll be introduced to the stars, planets, and constellations that are visible in the night sky.
12:30 PM
Extreme Weather
Weather has always been one of the most dynamic and complex forces shaping our planet, but now it’s intensifying in varied and complex ways. Extreme Weather takes us to the frontlines where few have gone.
Follow researchers and everyday heroes as they uncover surprising connections to help us understand and adapt to our ever-changing weather.
1:30 PM
Dinosaurs of Antarctica (Sun-Tues & Thurs-Sat)
From the Permian through the Jurassic, journey to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago. Roam the primitive forests and thick swamps with bizarre dinosaurs and colossal amphibians.
Enter a surreal world of bug-eyed giants and egg-laying mammals where survival means enduring the sunless, six-month polar winter surrounded by meat-eaters with night vision. Join intrepid Antarctic scientists on a quest to understand the ice continent’s profound transformation, and to predict the future as humans drive dramatic change.
Welcome to the lost prehistoric world of Gondwana.
Sun Stars (Wed only)
Live presenter Lawrence Hayes guides you on a tour of our Sun and other Stars in oue galaxy, some brighter than others.
2:30 PM
Live Shows with Presenters
Sunday: SOLAR SYSTEM SETTLEMENT (Live Presenter: Paul Benoit)
Monday: SPACE STATIONS (Live Presenter: Christian Hubbs)
Tuesday: CONSTELLATIONS & CULTURES (Live Presenter: Ama Jones)
Wednesday: CONSTELLATIONS & CULTURES (Live Presenter: Ama Jones)
Thursday: FROM APOLLO TO ARTEMIS (Live Presenter: Christian Hubbs)
Friday: JOURNEY TO MARS (Live Presenter: Christian Hubbs)
Saturday: JOURNEY TO MARS (Live Presenter: Christian Hubbs)
