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Upcoming Events

Southworth Planetarium

Larry Cat in Space - Matinee

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

From Earth to the Universe

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

Rusty Rocket's Last Blast!

Portland, ME EDT
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.

Summer Solstice at Stonehenge

Portland, ME EDT
Join Planetarium Stonehenge scholar Lawerence Price as he shares a personal and historical perspective of the greatest monument to the annual movements of the Sun.

The Little Star that Could!

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

Mysteries of Your Brain

Portland, ME EDT
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 chan… read more

Imagine the Moon

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

Natural Selection

Portland, ME EDT
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.

Sunstruck

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.

Living Worlds

Portland, ME EDT
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.

The Great Planet Adventures

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!

One World, One Sky

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

Planet Nine

Portland, ME EDT
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.

The Cowboy Astronomer

Portland, ME EDT
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… 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, May 31 2025 2:00 PM

First Friday Bella Gaia

First Friday Bella Gaia

Portland, ME
Round out your First Friday Art Walk with a visit to the Southworth Planetarium. Bella Gaia approaches the beauty of Earth from the perspective of visitors from above. It combines stunning visuals on the 360 screen with music and quotations from the only off-worlders we know of, astronauts. It will…
Friday, June 6 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM

Bella Gaia

Bella Gaia

Portland, ME
Bella Gaia – Beautiful Earth, takes the audience on a spectacular journey around planet Earth simulating the transformative effect astronauts feel while orbiting above. This poetic musical journey features astounding NASA visualizations of science data and enveloping scenery from around the world,…
Fri, Mar 14 2025 7:00 PM Tue, May 6 2025 2:00 PM

Astronomy: 3000 Years of Stargazing

Astronomy: 3000 Years of Stargazing

Portland, ME
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 blend of science and history. Show length: 34 minutes
Mon, Jun 10 2024 1:00 PM Wed, May 28 2025 2:00 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 Sat, May 3 2025 2:00 PM

Earthquake!

Earthquake!

Portland, ME
Take a breathtaking tour of our ever-active planet. Fly to sites of historic earthquakes and envision a future made safer from seismic events.
Fri, Jul 19 2024 1:00 PM Sun, May 25 2025 2:00 PM

Laser Fest - Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon

Laser Fest - Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon

Portland, ME
Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" set to full dome laser light.
Fri, Feb 14 2025 7:30 PM Fri, Apr 25 2025 8:00 PM

Fragile Planet

Fragile Planet

Portland, ME
Fragile Planet combines scientific visualization with movie-making magic, highlighting Earth's special place in the universe as the only known haven for life.
Sun, Dec 29 2024 1:00 PM Thu, May 15 2025 2:00 PM

First Friday: Dimensions - Once Upon Our Reality

First Friday: Dimensions - Once Upon Our Reality

Portland, ME
Dimensions Once Upon Our Reality Can a question itself be more powerful than its answer? What is “reality?” Are there other realities, universes, or dimensions? These questions are almost impossible to answer, yet just asking them sparkes our imagination. Show length: 50 minutes
Fri, Jan 24 2025 1:00 PM Fri, May 2 2025 8:00 PM

Laser Fest - Taylor Swift

Laser Fest - Taylor Swift

Portland, ME
Some of Taylor Swift's greatest hits set to full dome laser light!
Tue, Feb 18 2025 7:30 PM Sat, Apr 26 2025 8:00 PM

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