Second Saturday Sensory Friendly Shows
Enjoy planetarium shows in a sensory friendly environment.
Details
During the show: lights will be dimmed (but not completely out), volume will be turned down, and a quiet zone will be available in the building atrium.
All shows include a tour of the night sky. We will include a short break in between the main show and the night sky tour.
Curious about what your trip to the Planetarium will be like? Check out our social story!
Ticket Prices and Information
- $5 - Adults (age 13-59)
- $3 - Children (age 6-12), Seniors (age 60+), UMD Students (must show student ID)
- Free - Children age 5 and under
Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. To purchase tickets in advance, use the link below.
Upcoming Shows
Saturday, August 17th* at 4:00p
Earth's Wild Ride: Enjoy a special sensory friendly planetarium show! Imagine Earth was a distant place you once called home but could never visit again. What would you remember most about the planet, and how would you describe it to your grandchildren? Set on the surface of the Moon in the year 2081, a grandfather and granddaughter watch a solar eclipse from scenic cliffs overlooking their moon colony. Conversation leads to contrasts between the moon, the only home the granddaughter knows, and the Earth, where the grandfather has spent most of his life. As they watch the Moon's shadow move across Earth, the grandfather tells stories of crashing asteroids, erupting volcanoes, roaring dinosaurs, electrifying lightning and booming thunder. Each experience begins with a telescope view of the dynamic Earth in stark contrast with the unchanging lunar landscape. Watch a trailer here.
*Due to the Dark Sky Caravan, the sensory friendly show this month will be on the 3rd Saturday.
Special thanks to our partner, the Masonic Children's Clinic, for their help in setting up this opportunity for our community!