Earth, Moon, and Sun (Gr. 2 - 5)  

This planetarium show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions who has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. His confusion about the universe makes viewers think about how the Earth, Moon, and Sun work together as a system. Native American stories are used throughout the show to help distinguish between myths and science.

Learn why the Sun rises and sets and the basics of fusion and solar energy. Examine the Moon’s orbit, craters, phases, and eclipses. Also, the show explores past and future space travel to our Moon and beyond. Download the Educator Guide.  

Forward! to the Moon (Gr. 3 - adult) 

NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before, NASA uses what they learn on and around the Moon to take the next giant leap: sending the first astronauts to Mars. Join Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters as she launches on a journey beyond the Earth toward a sustainable future in space. 

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure (Gr. PreK - 1)

Young audience members will be thrilled when they find themselves on Sesame Street with their famous friends, Big Bird and Elmo. The fun begins when Elmo's friend, Hu Hu Zhu, visits from China, and the three of them take the audience on an exciting journey of discovery to learn about the Sun, stars, and the Big Dipper. Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu blast off on an imaginary trip to the Moon, and when they return home to Earth, everyone discovers that no matter where we live, we all share the same sky. Download the Educator Guide.

The Magic Tree House©: Space Mission (Gr. 1 - 5) 

Jack and Annie are off on another exciting new adventure in the world’s only full-dome planetarium show based on The Magic Tree House series.

The adventure begins when Jack and Annie discover a mysterious note, signed only with an “M,” filled with questions about space. Their search to answer the questions for “M” and solve the mystery leads them on a journey from their home into deep space. The two set out to discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel, and more. Along the way, they meet an astronaut, an astronomer, and even Magic Tree House book series author Mary Pope Osborne. Download the Educator Guide.

Secret of the Cardboard Rocket (Gr. 1 - 5). 

Two children build a rocket ship out of a large cardboard box and find that they can actually travel out to the planets. Moreover, the astronomy book they took from the library talks to them, teaching them about the planets. After several adventures, they return to Earth with a new sense of wonder about our solar system. Download the Educator Guide

Stars: Powerhouses of the Universe (Gr. 5 - adult) 

Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint, and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day. Discover the lives of stars, how they are born and die, and how human understanding of the stars has changed over time. Journey to the farthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the astonishing beauty and destructive power of Stars. Download the Educator Guide.

To Space and Back (Gr. 5 - adult) 

The exploration of space has a daily impact on our lives. It is helping us to discover a universe of unimaginable scale and beauty, reaching down into our world and influencing how we live. Go on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe to the surface of our planet. To Space and Back is an extraordinary story of human ingenuity and outstanding engineering, describing how the technology that transports us through space paves the way for the devices and apps we use every day. What is happening above our heads is coming back down to Earth! Download the Educator Guide.

Worlds Beyond Earth (Gr. 5 - adult) 

Narrated by Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong’o, “Worlds Beyond Earth” tells the story of the surprisingly dynamic worlds that orbit our Sun. Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking space missions, “Worlds Beyond Earth” takes viewers on an exhilarating adventure through our cosmic neighborhood. Immersive visualizations showcase the solar system with unprecedented accuracy, including a landing on the cratered surface of our own Moon, a dramatic flight through the swirling rings of Saturn, and soaring encounters with distant worlds of active volcanoes and buried oceans.

Featuring breathtaking visuals and cutting-edge science, “Worlds Beyond Earth” is a dazzling celebration of the Age of Exploration and the unique conditions that make life on Earth possible. “Worlds Beyond Earth” was created by the American Museum of Natural History, the Frederick Phineas and Sandra Priest Rose Center for Earth and Space, and the Hayden Planetarium.

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