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Southworth Planetarium

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
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Past Events

Larry Cat in Space - Matinee

Larry Cat in Space - Matinee

Portland, ME
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 how human time differs from cat time. Diana takes a job on the Moon, and sadl…
Wed, Feb 21 2024 11:00 AM Fri, Aug 29 2025 12:00 PM

Natural Selection

Natural Selection

Portland, ME
Join Charles Darwin on an adventurous voyage of exploration circumnavigating the World with the HMS Beagle, to the Galapagos islands where he got inspired for his later theory of transmutation by Natural Selection. In Victorian times many physical phenomena were already discovered and described by …
Tue, Feb 6 2024 1:00 PM Wed, Aug 20 2025 2:00 PM

The Great Planet Adventures

The Great Planet Adventures

Portland, ME
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!
Mon, Apr 28 2025 1:00 PM Wed, Aug 20 2025 12:00 PM

Moles: What is Out There? - Matinee

Moles: What is Out There? - Matinee

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 Wed, Aug 27 2025 12:00 PM

The Dark Matter Mystery

The Dark Matter Mystery

Portland, ME
What keeps Galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the Universe? What makes the Universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled with a mysterious glue: Dark Matter. …
Tue, Aug 26 2025 1:00 PM Wed, Aug 27 2025 2:00 PM

Rusty Rocket's Last Blast!

Rusty Rocket's Last Blast!

Portland, ME
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. Approximately 34 minutes (Note: every presentation includes a night sky …
Sat, Sep 24 2022 1:00 PM Fri, Aug 15 2025 12:00 PM

Mysteries of Your Brain

Mysteries of Your Brain

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, Aug 22 2025 12:00 PM

Wayfinders: Waves, Winds and Stars

Wayfinders: Waves, Winds and Stars

Portland, ME
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 the recovery of the nearl…
Mon, Aug 22 2022 1:00 PM Sat, Aug 16 2025 2:00 PM

The Sun Our Living Star

The Sun Our Living Star

Portland, ME
The Sun has shone on Earth for four and a half billion years. Consuming 600 million tons of hydrogen each second, it is the source of energy that drives our winds, our weather, and all life. Experience images of the Sun’s violent, fiery surface and discover the secrets of our star. Show length: 25 …
Sun, Jan 19 2025 1:00 PM Wed, Aug 13 2025 3:00 PM

Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds

Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds

Portland, ME
We are able to explore more and more of the Universe. What we have found so far has surpassed even our wildest expectations - there are planets everywhere!
Thu, Aug 21 2025 1:00 PM Sat, Aug 23 2025 2:00 PM

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