Southworth Planetarium

Upcoming Events

Past Events

Imagine the Moon

Laser Fest - Taylor Swift

The Great Planet Adventures

Wayfinders: Waves, Winds and Stars

Bella Gaia

Natural Selection

Natural Selection

The Sun Our Living Star

The Little Star that Could!

Fragile Planet

Seeing! A Photon's Journey across Space, Time and Mind

Dinosaurs at Dusk

Sunstruck

One World, One Sky

Earthquake!

Larry Cat in Space - Matinee

Astronomy: 3000 Years of Stargazing

Expedition Reef

From Earth to the Universe

Rusty Rocket's Last Blast!

Tilt

Destination Solar System

Laser Fest - Grateful Dead

Laser Fest - The Beatles

Moles: What is Out There? - Matinee

Laser Fest - Laser Tribute

Laser Fest - Metallica

Mysteries of Your Brain

Portland, ME EDT

The moon has inspired humanity scientically, philosophically, mathermatically and poetically. This new planetarium program takes us to see the moon up close! We explore its terrain, understand its origin and learn how it ha… read more

Saturday, April 26 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Sat, Apr 26 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Sunday, June 1 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Sun, Jun 1 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Monday, June 2 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Mon, Jun 2 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Tuesday, June 3 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Tue, Jun 3 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Portland, ME EDT

Some of Taylor Swift's greatest hits set to full dome laser light!

Saturday, April 26 2025 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM EDT

Sat, Apr 26 2025 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM EDT

Saturday, April 26 2025 7:00 PM — 8:00 PM EDT

Sat, Apr 26 2025 7:00 PM — 8:00 PM EDT

Portland, ME EDT

With muscles and bones made on Earth, you'll be a super star on the solar system's low-gravity worlds. Explore our vision of space colonies on planets, moons, and asteroids — the resources available and how to have fun!

Monday, April 28 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Mon, Apr 28 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Tuesday, April 29 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Tue, Apr 29 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Wednesday, April 30 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Wed, Apr 30 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

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Waves, Winds and Stars

Thursday, May 1 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Thu, May 1 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

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Portland, ME EDT

Bella Gaia – Beautiful Earth, takes the audience on a spectacular journey around planet Earth simulating the transformative effect astronauts feel while orbiting above.

Tuesday, May 6 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Tue, May 6 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

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A show about the dynamics of evolution. We follow Charles Darwin on his voyages around the world aboard the HMS Beagle. Discover the wondrous natural processes that shape and re-shape the myriad life forms on our planet.

Wednesday, May 7 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Wed, May 7 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

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Portland, ME EDT

Natural Selection

Wednesday, May 7 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Wed, May 7 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Wednesday, June 18 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Wed, Jun 18 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Wednesday, June 25 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Wed, Jun 25 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Portland, ME EDT

The Sun our Living Star

Thursday, May 8 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Thu, May 8 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Friday, May 9 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Fri, May 9 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Saturday, May 10 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Sat, May 10 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

3 More Dates Through June 30 2025 Through Jun 30 2025 View All

Portland, ME EDT

A little yellow star travels through the galaxy in search of planets that will give it its special name. During his journey, this star learns about the many types of stars that live in the galaxy. Hot blue stars; cool re… read more

Sunday, May 11 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Sun, May 11 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Monday, May 12 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Mon, May 12 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Wednesday, June 4 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Wed, Jun 4 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

3 More Dates Through June 27 2025 Through Jun 27 2025 View All

Portland, ME EDT

Fragile Planet combines scientific visualization with movie-making magic, highlighting Earth's special place in the universe as the only known haven for life.

Tuesday, May 13 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Tue, May 13 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Wednesday, May 14 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Wed, May 14 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Thursday, May 15 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Thu, May 15 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Portland, ME EDT

Follow the journey of a single photon as it is produced in a distant star, before travelling across the vast expanse of space to land on someone's retina. This fulldome planetarium show explores some of the fascinating proce… read more

Thursday, May 15 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Thu, May 15 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Friday, May 16 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Fri, May 16 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Saturday, May 17 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Sat, May 17 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Portland, ME EDT

A whirlwind time travel adventure back to the epoch of the dinosaurs!

Friday, May 16 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Fri, May 16 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Saturday, May 17 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Sat, May 17 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Wednesday, June 11 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Wed, Jun 11 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

3 More Dates Through June 28 2025 Through Jun 28 2025 View All

Portland, ME EDT

Travel back to the beginning of time and experience the birth of the Sun. Discover how it came to support life, how it threatens life as we know it, and how its energy will one day fade away.

Sunday, May 18 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Sun, May 18 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Monday, May 19 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Mon, May 19 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Portland, ME EDT

One World, One Sky is a 27-minute fulldome planetarium show that follows Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from Zhima Jie, the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. To… read more

Tuesday, May 20 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Tue, May 20 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Wednesday, May 21 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Wed, May 21 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Thursday, May 22 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Thu, May 22 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Portland, ME EDT

Take a breathtaking tour of our ever-active planet. Fly to sites of historic earthquakes and envision a future made safer from seismic events.

Friday, May 23 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Fri, May 23 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Saturday, May 24 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Sat, May 24 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Sunday, May 25 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Sun, May 25 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Portland, ME EDT

Larry Cat In Space is a playful, imaginative cartoon presentation about an inquisitive cat who takes a trip to the Moon. Through Larry's eyes, we observe his human family, a group of enthusiastic sky-watchers. Larry notes ho… read more

Monday, May 26 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Mon, May 26 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Tuesday, May 27 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Tue, May 27 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Wednesday, May 28 2025 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM EDT

Wed, May 28 2025 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM EDT

3 More Dates Through June 10 2025 Through Jun 10 2025 View All

Portland, ME EDT

Astronomy is often called the “oldest science.” This program follows the progression of astronomy to its infancy with Stonehenge, Thales and Ptolemy to the modern day developments of the Hubble Space Telescope. A perfect ble… read more

Wednesday, May 28 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Wed, May 28 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

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Explore the coral reefs of planet Earth! We learn how coral reefs form, how they’re endangered and how scientists are working to rejuvenate bleached coral. One of the most beautiful programs we’ve ever offered! Show … read more

Thursday, May 29 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Thu, May 29 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Friday, May 30 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Fri, May 30 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Saturday, May 31 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Sat, May 31 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Portland, ME EDT

The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared in… read more

Wednesday, June 18 2025 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM EDT

Wed, Jun 18 2025 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM EDT

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Join Rusty Rocket and his merry band of rocket rookies as they explore the solar system. This show combines humor, animation and the latest planet images to give you and your family a fun and informative solar system tour.

Thursday, June 19 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Thu, Jun 19 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Friday, June 20 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Fri, Jun 20 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Saturday, June 21 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Sat, Jun 21 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Portland, ME EDT

Tilt

Monday, June 23 2025 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM EDT

Mon, Jun 23 2025 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM EDT

Tuesday, June 24 2025 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM EDT

Tue, Jun 24 2025 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM EDT

Wednesday, June 25 2025 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM EDT

Wed, Jun 25 2025 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM EDT

Portland, ME EDT

A brand new and exciting show that takes audiences to see the beautiful worlds of our solar system.

Monday, June 23 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Mon, Jun 23 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Tuesday, June 24 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Tue, Jun 24 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Wednesday, June 25 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Wed, Jun 25 2025 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM EDT

Portland, ME

Some of the Grateful Dead's greatest hits set to full dome laser light!

Sat, Feb 15 2025 7:30 PM — Thu, Apr 24 2025 8:00 PM

Portland, ME

Some of The Beatles greatest hits set to full dome laser light!

Mon, Feb 17 2025 2:00 PM — Thu, Apr 24 2025 3:00 PM

Portland, ME

In this co-production of Albedo FullDome and Mediuscula, young children will be introduced to the fascinating world of astronomy in a fun, simple and very humorous way, hand in hand with Plato, a young mole. The animated characters and the attractive backdrops of this fulldome entertainment show wi…

Thu, Aug 18 2022 11:00 AM — Tue, Apr 22 2025 2:00 PM

Portland, ME

Some of rock's greatest hits including music from David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix and Elvis Presley set to full dome laser light!

Wednesday, April 23 2025 7:00 PM — 8:00 PM

Portland, ME

Some of Metallica's greatest hits set to full dome laser light!

Monday, April 21 2025 7:00 PM — 8:00 PM

April 2025

Portland, ME

A curious girl and her crow companion take an adventure into the human brain, exploring how it works and what makes it so special. Zoom along neurons to see how your brain makes you you and how we each have the power to change our brains. An Original Bell Museum Production. Made possible through g…

Wed, Apr 23 2025 10:00 AM — Fri, Apr 25 2025 11:00 AM