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Upcoming Events

Southworth Planetarium

Moles: What is out there?

Portland, ME EST
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 cha… read more

Synspeak: An Electric Sound Journey into Space

Portland, ME EST
Experience the electronic space music of Synspeak, also known as Todd Glacy, in our star dome theatre.       Sit back and listen to his ambient tones while immersed in celestial visuals projected onto our dome.

Rusty Rocket's Last Blast!

Portland, ME EST
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.

Into the Deep

Portland, ME EST
The deep sea is one of the most mysterious and little-explored regions of Earth. We know more about the surface of the Moon than we do about the wonders hidden beneath the waves of our planet’s seas. The deepest parts of our… read more

Imagine the Moon

Portland, ME EST
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

Dinosaurs at Dusk

Portland, ME EST
[IMPORTANT NOTE:    WE'RE ONLY OFFERING A 2:00 p.m. showing of "Dinosaurs at Dusk" on Sunday, February 25th.  The 1:00 p.m. entry was an error.   The error was discovered after it was too late to change it in the system.   O… read more

The Little Star that Could!

Portland, ME EST
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

Planet Nine

Portland, ME EST
Follow Mike Brown and his team at CalTech as they discover evidence of a Kuiper Belt object 10 times more massive than Earth, and embark on the search for a new ninth planet far beyond the orbit of Neptune.

Magic Globe

Portland, ME EST
Using motion capture to bring characters to life, Magic Globe features a child-centered story with a clear educational structure. It's designed for youngsters ages 5 to 12 years; ideal for family audiences.

Natural Selection

Portland, ME EST
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.

Moons: Worlds of Mystery

Portland, ME EST
When you consider the solar system, you often think of the Sun and its planets. But what about moons? What role do they play? Find out in Moons: Worlds of Mystery, a show from the Charles Hayden Planetarium of the Museum of … read more

One World, One Sky

Portland, ME EST
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
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Past Events

Expedition Reef

Expedition Reef

Portland, ME
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 length: 27 minutes
Fri, Feb 2 2024 7:00 PM Sat, Oct 19 2024 2:00 PM

Celestial Mythology

Celestial Mythology

Portland, ME
An exploration of Greek mythology of the stars.
Saturday, October 19 2024 3:00 PM 4:00 PM

Magic of the Other World

Magic of the Other World

Portland, ME
Treat your audiences to something very special — a journey through the Otherworld — a magical place born from the mythology of many cultures. It’s a place of legends, where mythical creatures once existed in harmony among the mountains, islands, springs, and forests. Today, we experience the Otherw…
Thu, Mar 14 2024 1:00 PM Mon, Sep 16 2024 2:00 PM

Space School Astronomy Seminar

Space School Astronomy Seminar

Portland, ME
Space School Astronomy offers kids the opportunity to dive into topics related to our solar system and deep space.  Each session, focused on a different topic, will offer kids three components: A 360 dome show on a topic related to the subject A star tour tailored to the topic at hand, and A hands…
Tue, Sep 24 2024 11:00 AM Thu, Oct 10 2024 12:30 PM

Touching the Edge of the Universe

Touching the Edge of the Universe

Portland, ME
Touching the Edge of the Universe “Touching the Edge of the Universe”, made on the occasion of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy, tells an exciting story similar to a motion picture with live actors and stunning visual effects. The show has been produced in cooperation between the Euopean S…
Wed, May 22 2024 1:00 PM Sun, Nov 3 2024 2:00 PM

The Cowboy Astronomer

The Cowboy Astronomer

Portland, ME
The Cowboy Astronomer is a skillfully woven tapestry of star tales and Native American legends, combined with constellation identification, star-hopping, and astronomy tidbits — all told from the unique viewpoint of a cowboy astronomer who has traveled the world plying his trade and learning the sk…
Mon, Aug 15 2022 1:00 PM Thu, Sep 19 2024 2:00 PM

Graveyard Elevator Rollercoaster Experience

Graveyard Elevator Rollercoaster Experience

Portland, ME
Going down! An ooky-spooky thrill ride takes viewers underground, onto a roller coaster beneath a cemetery! This brief show will be played multiple times during the hour. $2 for a single show or $5 for unlimited rides. Show length: 6 minutes
Sat, Oct 26 2024 1:00 PM Sun, Oct 27 2024 2:00 PM

Journey to a Billion Suns

Journey to a Billion Suns

Portland, ME
A program about mapping the stars. The European Space Agency's "GAIA" project intends to produce the most comprehensive three dimensional map of our sector of the galaxy.  We'll know the distances, sizes, temperatures, life spans, exo planet locations and more about a billion stars in our part of t…
Wed, Jun 8 2022 1:00 PM Fri, Sep 6 2024 8:00 PM

Wayfinders: Waves, Winds and Stars

Wayfinders: Waves, Winds and Stars

Portland, ME
Waves, Winds and Stars Sail on the deck of the voyaging canoe Hōkūle'a and explore traditional Polynesian navigation. Learn how to read the stars and interpret the winds and waves to navigate without modern instruments. This live-action film tells the story of the Polynesian Voyaging Society and t…
Mon, Aug 22 2022 1:00 PM Wed, Oct 23 2024 2:00 PM

Living Worlds

Living Worlds

Portland, ME
What forms might life take in the Solar System and beyond? Journey through the cosmos to discover how a deeper understanding of Earth can help us spot other living worlds light-years away.
Fri, Aug 16 2024 1:00 PM Wed, Sep 25 2024 2:00 PM

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