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Black Holes
Discover all about these monsters of the cosmos and more with our new show "Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity"!
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An Eye on Mars
Discover the Martian surface as you've never seen it before! Explore Mars in our newest exhibit "HiRISE: Eye in the Martian Sky"
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Laser Queen
Ready to travel back in time for a supernatural adventure? Come see our newest Laser Music Show and turn your world Upside Down starting June 1st!
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All New Pink Floyd!
Simply put, this new immersive fulldome Dark Side of the Moon will blow your mind. Opens in Flandrau’s Eos Planetarium Theater on Friday, September 7.
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Black Holes
An Eye on Mars
Laser Queen
All New Pink Floyd!

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 10pm
Saturday: 10am - 10pm
Sunday: 12pm - 5pm

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.

Call us! 520.621.4516

Hours subject to change

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Admission

Admission to Science Center Exhibits,
UA Mineral Museum, and One (1) Planetarium/Laser Show:
Adults: $16
Children 4-17: $12
Children 3 and Under: Free
Senior/Military/College Students (w/ID): $12

Single item pricing available

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Parking

1601 E. University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85721

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium is located on the northeast corner of Cherry and University on the University of Arizona Campus.

Due to current construction on campus, please click here for up-to-date map with parking options and construction closures.

Up and Coming at Flandrau

“EARTHRISE” Documentary comes to Flandrau!

Dec. 18, 2018

The iconic Earthrise photograph, taken on Christmas Eve, 1968 by the crew of Apollo 8, was shared all over the world. This single image forever changed the way we see our planet and ourselves. Come discover the story behind this amazing photograph, as told by the Apollo 8 astronauts, in the new award-winning documentary film, “Earthrise.” The film shows in Flandrau’s Eos Planetarium Theater on December 18, 20, 22, and 24.

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Board Game Day @ Flandrau

Dec. 16, 2018

Put down your phone and join the fun! Board games bring families together over the holidays. This holiday season, Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium will host a Board Game Day! We’ll provide tables with board games, special reduced pricing from 10am to 4pm, and have games available for purchase, including two games designed by the lead PI for OSIRIS-REx, Dr. Dante Lauretta – Xtronaut: The Game of Solar System Exploration and Constellations: The Game of Stargazing and the Night Sky.

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Holiday Shows are Here!

Friday

Bring the whole family to enjoy our enchanting holiday shows in Flandrau’s fulldome planetarium theater. Cherish the traditions of the season in the holiday classic “Season of Light,” and feel your spirits soar in our new festive laser music show “Holiday Magic" featuring favorite songs of the season – a visit to Flandrau is the perfect excursion for family and friends during the holidays!

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Experience the New “Laser Queen” Laser Music Show!

Nov. 9, 2018

Dynamite with a laser beam! When the music of QUEEN meets the rippling laser lights on the planetarium dome, get ready to rock your head off. Now for the first time at Flandrau this November, “Laser Queen” brings the operatic glam rock of the legendary rock band to luminous, pulsing life with laser beams.

Ride the power of Freddie Mercury’s voice as you sing along to all the hits, including "Crazy Little Thing Called Love, "Another One Bites the Dust," and of course "Bohemian Rhapsody.”

With the new movie “Bohemian Rhapsody” that tells the story of Queen’s lead singer and songwriter Freddy Mercury, the chart-topping songs of Queen are winning a whole new generation of fans.

Come “blow your mind, anytime” with all the Champions at “Laser Queen” now playing at Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium.

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pink floyd dark side of the moon fulldome

ALL NEW PINK FLOYD PLANETARIUM SHOW!

Aug. 28, 2018

Laser light shows for Pink Floyd’s landmark album Dark Side Of The Moonhave been an audience favorite at planetariums for over 40 years. Now a stunning newDark Side of the Moonplanetarium show will thrill viewers. Powered by Flandrau’s state-of-the-art fulldome digital projection system, this show leaps into a visual realm far beyond the old show. Simply put, this new immersive fulldome Dark Side of the Moonwill blow your mind. Opens in Flandrau’s Eos Planetarium Theater on Friday, September 7.

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