Skylark Speaker Series
In our monthly speaker series, special guests bring the most relevant topics in space science and astronomy to the Planetarium. Reception at 6 p.m., talk at 7 p.m, followed by a Q&A session.
Admission is free, but seats are limited.
Public Telescope Nights
The Planetarium and OCC Astronomy Department offer regular sky viewing events, free of charge! Planetarium staff, astronomy students, and real professors operate an array of amazing telescopes to let you see the wonders of the cosmos with your own eyes! Events are held monthly after our Skylark guest lecture, and during special celestial events like eclipses and comet sightings.
Viewing may be canceled due to weather conditions. Check our calendar for last minute updates.
STEM Explorers
Embark on an interstellar journey with our Planetarium's STEM Explorers programs, designed to ignite curiosity and passion for science among various age groups. From rocket building to rover construction, chemistry experiments, solar telescope observations, and robot building, our diverse events promise an immersive and educational experience that sparks a lifelong love for exploration and discovery.
LAZERDOME
The OCC Planetarium presents LAZERDOME! Dazzling laser lights let you rock out to your favorite artists like Queen, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, and Pink Floyd
Beautifica
Beautifica is a 360 journey through worlds real and imagined, from mindblowing particle fields to unashamedly euphoric fantastic environments almost impossible to describe.
The brainchild of visionary composer James Hood working with some of the finest immersive animators on the planet, this family-friendly show is a feast for the senses, which will leave your spirit refreshed and your face grinning ear to ear.