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Upcoming Events

Southworth Planetarium

Moons: Worlds of Mystery

Portland, ME EDT
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

Moons - Worlds of Mystery Evening show

Portland, ME EDT
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

HUBBLE VISION 2

Portland, ME EDT
HUBBLE VISION 2:  Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has provided incredible images in unprecedented detail to astronomers, and made an astonishing array of discoveries — from nearby objects in the solar sy… read more

Edward's final stellar star show! USM Community

Portland, ME EDT
Come join Southworth Planetarium for one of Edward's last two star shows! After 25 years Edward is ready to "turn up the lights" and move on to new adventures. After Edward's sky tour, we'll be letting folks tell Edward what… read more

Edward's final stellar star show! Evening Public Show

Portland, ME EDT
Come join Southworth Planetarium for one of Edward's last two star shows! After 25 years Edward is ready to "turn up the lights" and move on to new adventures. After Edward's sky tour, we'll be letting folks tell Edward what… read more

Hubble Vision 2 - Evening

Portland, ME EDT
HUBBLE VISION 2:  Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has provided incredible images in unprecedented detail to astronomers, and made an astonishing array of discoveries — from nearby objects in the solar sy… read more

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

Synspeak: An Electric Sound Journey into Space

Portland, ME EDT
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.

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.

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.

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

Dinosaurs at Dusk

Portland, ME EDT
[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

Astronomy: 3000 Years of Stargazing

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

Moles: What is out there?

Portland, ME EDT
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

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

Molecularium

Portland, ME EDT
Award-winning digital dome experience, is a science lesson, a thrill-ride, and a magical musical adventure in a world of atoms and molecules. Aboard the Molecularium, audiences join a cast of atomic characters on an immersiv… read more

Expedition Reef

Portland, ME EDT
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
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Past Events

Laser Orion and Laser Pop

Laser Orion and Laser Pop

Portland, ME
LASER ORION:   The story of Orion the Hunter in full dome laser light.  Follow the exploits of the great hunter! LASER POP:  Our "happy show" full of fun pop music from the Beach Boys, Pink, N'Sync, 3 Doors Down and more
Mon, Feb 19 2024 12:00 PM Sun, Apr 21 2024 2:00 PM

Celestial Mythology Course

Celestial Mythology Course

Portland, ME
Learn the ancient stories of the stars in our star dome theater. Three Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. May 7, 14, and 21 Eagled-eyed Helius Hyperion spied lusty Ares entangled with flighty Aphrodite and hastened to tell all to the cantankerous and cuckolded furnace churner Hephaestus who…
Tuesday, May 7 2024 6:30 PM 8:00 PM

Destination Solar System - Evening

Destination Solar System - Evening

Portland, ME
A brand new and exciting show that takes audiences to see the beautiful worlds of our solar system. We accelerate forward into time to the end of this century and hitch a ride on a planet-hopping space craft. A fun program for the entire family!
Wed, May 4 2022 1:00 PM Fri, Apr 26 2024 8:00 PM

Laser Metallica

Laser Metallica

Portland, ME
The greatest hits of Metallica set to full dome laser light
Sat, Feb 17 2024 8:00 PM Sat, Apr 20 2024 9:00 PM

Mars Quest - Evening show

Mars Quest - Evening show

Portland, ME
In the first section, "Homage," we trace Mars through history — from an "incantation" of the various War God forms given by different cultures, to the early observations of Schiaparelli and Lowell, and the infamous "canals" which led to science-fiction stories about Martians. We hear excerpts from …
Friday, May 3 2024 7:00 PM 8:00 PM

Laser Perseus+Andromeda and Laser Mania

Laser Perseus+Andromeda and Laser Mania

Portland, ME
LASER PERSEUS AND ANDROMEDA:  The legend of Perseus, Andromeda, the queen Cassiopeia, the sea monster Cetus, and, of course, the dreaded Medusa in full dome laser light. LASER MANIA: a 20-minute high energy rock laser show
Sat, Feb 17 2024 1:00 PM Sun, Apr 21 2024 4:00 PM

Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope

Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope

Portland, ME
A fantastic full-dome show about the history and science of telescopes.   Who invented the telescope?  How have astronomers employed these astounding instruments to unravel the Universe's deepest secrets?    "Two Small Pieces of Glass" follows two young people who attend a star party and learn ho…
Fri, Aug 12 2022 11:00 AM Tue, Apr 23 2024 2:00 PM

Destination Solar System - Matinee

Destination Solar System - Matinee

Portland, ME
A brand new and exciting show that takes audiences to see the beautiful worlds of our solar system. We accelerate forward into time to the end of this century and hitch a ride on a planet-hopping space craft. A fun program for the entire family!
Mon, Aug 1 2022 1:00 PM Fri, Apr 26 2024 2:00 PM

Beyond the Arctic Circle/Aurora Storm

Beyond the Arctic Circle/Aurora Storm

Portland, ME
We combine two brief programs for this one presentation. We begin with the 19 minute long show "Beyond the Arctic Circle."   A brief night sky tour follows. After the night sky tour we conclude  with the 11-minute short show "Aurora Storm." Beyond the Arctic Circle is a live-action fulldome film …
Wed, May 4 2022 1:00 PM Wed, May 1 2024 2:00 PM

Mars Quest

Mars Quest

Portland, ME
In the first section, "Homage," we trace Mars through history — from an "incantation" of the various War God forms given by different cultures, to the early observations of Schiaparelli and Lowell, and the infamous "canals" which led to science-fiction stories about Martians. We hear excerpts from …
Thu, Aug 18 2022 1:00 PM Sat, May 4 2024 2:00 PM

Mailing Address

70 Falmouth Street Portland, ME 04103
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