OCC Planetarium Public Shows Calendar
Tuesday, June 17
Earth, Moon & Sun
4:00 pm
Earth, Moon & Sun is a fun and exciting full dome exploration of a huge range of heavenly phenomena. Lunar phases, eclipses, day and night, the sun and seasons are all explained with the help of a very confused and troublesome coyote, straight from Native American folklore. Through correcting Coyote's many misunderstandings, we can begin to unfold what's really going on in the sky.
Recommended ages: 6-12
Birth of Planet Earth
5:00 pm
Scientists now believe that our galaxy is filled with solar systems, including up to a billion planets roughly the size of our own. The film employs advanced, data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the greatest questions in science today: How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our solar system’s violent birth? What does its history tell us about our chances of finding other worlds that are truly Earth-like?
Recommended ages: 8 and up
Get TicketsLAZERDOME - Taylor Swift: Through the Eras
6:00 pm
What's better than a Tay Swift playlist? A Tay Swift playlist set to laser lights! Enjoy unforgettable hits from all of her ten distinct eras. Sing along to all your favorites and let the show transport you through different stories as only laser light can.
Players gonna play, haters gonna hate, fakers gonna fake, so just shake it off!
Wednesday, June 18
Magic Tree House: Space Mission
5:00 pm
Travel with the brother-sister duo Jack and Annie in their Magic Treehouse as they learn about how scientists uncover the mysteries of the universe. With the help of a real astronomer, astronaut, and of course, a pile of books, Jack and Annie are take non a wondrous journey of adventure and learning to the edges of the universe.
Based on the popular book series by Mary Pope Osborne.
Recommended ages: 5-10
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5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI
6:00 pm
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is creating the most detailed map of our nearby universe. Installed on the Mayall telescope on Kitt Peak in Southern Arizona, DESI's 5000 independently operated robots can measure the light from thousands of galaxies at once. Join us as we explore the science, instruments, and people behind this global endeavor.
Recommended ages: 12 and up
LAZERDOME - Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon
7:00 pm
2023 marked the 50th anniversary of the first time the album was released. Experience the psychedelic sounds paired with brilliant laser light imagery to transport yourself to the Dark Side of the Moon.
Get TicketsSaturday, June 21
The Great Solar System Adventure
1:00
Join showman extraordinaire "The Great Schiaparelli" as he takes the audience on a death-defying space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium.
From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the myriad dangers and wonders of our Solar System, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just how precious our home planet really is.
Be warned though, the Observatorium isn’t just for show. It will transport the audience right to the heart of some of the deadliest locations in our slice of the heavens. It’s going to take some fancy flying to get everyone back in one piece!
Recommended ages: 6 and up
Get TicketsMagic Tree House: Space Mission
2:00
Travel with the brother-sister duo Jack and Annie in their Magic Treehouse as they learn about how scientists uncover the mysteries of the universe. With the help of a real astronomer, astronaut, and of course, a pile of books, Jack and Annie are take non a wondrous journey of adventure and learning to the edges of the universe.
Based on the popular book series by Mary Pope Osborne.
Recommended ages: 5-10
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Habitat Tierra - en Español
3:00
Pensamos en nosotros mismos como autosuficientes, pero los humanos vivimos dentro de una intrincada red de plantas, animales y otras formas de vida que nos apoyan de innumerables formas. En este espectáculo narrado por Frances McDormand, descubra la belleza, variedad y vasta complejidad de estas relaciones.
A través de impresionantes visualizaciones del mundo natural, sumérjase debajo de la superficie del océano para explorar las relaciones dinámicas que se encuentran en los ecosistemas de bosques de algas marinas, viaje debajo del suelo del bosque para ver cómo los árboles más altos de la Tierra dependen de pequeños hongos para sobrevivir y viaje a nuevas alturas para presenciar el intrincada intersección entre las redes humanas y ecológicas.
Aprenderá cómo la vida cambia nuestro planeta y cómo nos beneficiamos de nuestras conexiones con la vida que nos rodea.
Recomendado para mayores de 8 años
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Skywatchers LIVE!
4:00
Join one of our planetarium experts on a live guided tour of the stories, sights, and other wonders in the night sky. The constellations, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies found overhead have been part of human consciousness for millennia, and today we have the knowledge and technology to explore all of them in great detail.
Stick around after the show for a live Q&A with our presenter! This show is updated almost weekly!
Recommended Ages: 10 and up
Get TicketsParking Fee
Parking on-campus is $5 for the day, 24 hours/day, 7 days a week. The fee can only be paid through the Passport Parking phone app or website and the parking permit is linked to your car's license plate number. We highly recommend parking in Lot E off of Merrimac Way (Google Maps "OCC Lot E").
Public Star Shows!
Public programs are a cornerstone of the Planetarium's mission. Regular showings are offered on weekends so anyone can come enjoy a rotating schedule of breathtaking full-dome experiences.
For all public shows, please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled show begins. There will be no late admittance due to safety concerns.
We advise against bringing children younger than 5 years old to planetarium programs. The planetarium theater gets very dark and the visuals can be alarming to young children. However, bringing young children for One World, One Sky Big Bird's Adventure is strongly encouraged!
All programs are approximately 45 minutes long.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
**The Planetarium adheres to a strict No Late Admittance policy. Once the doors have closed, the show is underway and must not be interrupted due to safety concerns.**
Summer Camp - June 25-27
What’s the difference between science and messing around? Recording your results! Students will learn the scientific method and why it works with this week-long camp. Launch rockets, conduct experiments, and become real scientists here at the OCC Planetarium!
Each day we will kick things off with a Planetarium show! Following the show, all the day's activities and learning experiences will be centered around the fascinating topic introduced in the Planetarium presentation. Get ready for an immersive journey through space and exploration!
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-3pm and Friday 8:30am-12:30pm
Recommended ages: 8-11
Registration Fee: $250
Summer Camp - July 7-11
Learn everything pioneers of the Space Age need to discover the wonders of our universe. Through activities like building rovers and launching rockets, students will learn the challenges of space exploration.
Each day we will kick things off with a Planetarium show! Following the show, all the day's activities and learning experiences will be centered around the fascinating topic introduced in the Planetarium presentation. Get ready for an immersive journey through space and exploration!
Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-3pm and Friday 8:30am-12:30pm
Recommended ages: 11-14
Registration Fee: $250
Mesmerica
Mesmerica is a visual music journey that brings the mesmerizing music of Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist James Hood together with visually-hypnotic, 3D animated art curated from artists around the world, creating an immersive experience designed to transcend time, relax, soothe, and stimulate your mind and senses...
Please direct all questions and customer service inquiries to the Mesmerica Box Office Team. They can be contacted via boxoffice@mesmerica.com. Their Customer Service Team aims to reply within 24 hours.
Gift Certificates
Whether it's for an astronomy enthusiast, a curious mind, or someone eager to explore the mysteries of the cosmos, our gift certificates are a stellar choice. Grab yours now and let the journey into the stars begin!