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Upcoming Events

Southworth Planetarium

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

Portland, ME EST
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

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.

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.

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

A Celebration of Irwin Gratz

Portland, ME EST
You hear Irwin Gratz each weekday morning on Maine Public Radio's "Morning Edition."   On Friday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. hear him in person in the Southworth Planetarium's Stardome theatre.    On this evening Irwin, alon… 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

Moles: What is out there?

Moles: What is out there?

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…
Wed, May 4 2022 1:00 PM Sat, Nov 9 2024 2:00 PM

Synspeak: An Electric Sound Journey into Space

Synspeak: An Electric Sound Journey into Space

Portland, ME
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. $10 per person
Sat, May 18 2024 6:00 PM Fri, Nov 8 2024 8:00 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

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

Into the Deep

Into the Deep

Portland, ME
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 oceans teem with life forms so strange-looking they could be from the real…
Wed, Jan 31 2024 1:00 PM Wed, Nov 13 2024 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 Wed, Oct 23 2024 2:00 PM

Imagine the Moon

Imagine the Moon

Portland, ME
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 has influenced us throughout human history.
Mon, Jun 24 2024 2:00 PM Tue, Nov 19 2024 2:00 PM

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70 Falmouth Street Portland, ME 04103
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