Update:
Both shows are sold out this evening.
Parking nearby may be limited, but Cherry Garage is a close, recommended parking option.
Love is universal
Share the wonders of the universe with romantic ambiance, stargazing opportunities, and a planetarium star talk or laser light show.
A STELLAR EVENING:
- Snuggle up with your partner to watch When You Wish Upon a Star or Laser Movie Magic in the planetarium theater.
- Explore science exhibits with dreamy lighting and romantic music
- Head outside to peer at stars through telescopes with our staff
- Enjoy a photo op in our planetarium
- Try special, Valentine-themed science activities
During our Valentine's Day special event, all planetarium show ticket holders will be able to visit our Science Exhibits before or after their show anytime during the evening, from 6:00 to 9:30PM. The exhibit halls will feature special music and romantic lighting effects. While you're here, experience telescope viewing outside (weather permitting) to look at the night sky alongside a volunteer astronomer.
Our exhibits explore our vast and fascinating universe through two floors of exhibits covering marine life, planetary science, life on earth, and more! Don't forget to experience Undersea Discovery downstairs.
Special Activities
Included with your tickets
- Make beautiful music together through a paper-pencil-pin phonograph challenge.
- Explore your celestial connections when you design a craft constellation.
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6:00 to 9:30PM - Exhibits, Telescopes, and Activities
Snuggle up with your valentine outside on the mall where one of our knowledgable staff will be your guide to the stars (weather permitting). Stroll through our exhibits to learn about marine life, earth science, and our solar system anytime from 6 to 9:30PM. Don't forget to try your hand at the puzzles downstairs. All exhibits will be featured in new lighting with romantic music all around. There will be special Valentine's themed science activities, too!
Included for ticket holders to either evening show.
(SOLD OUT) 6:30PM - When You Wish Upon a Star
The ancient Greeks told many heart-rending love stories that have been passed down through the ages, and the stories connect to the constellations in the night sky. You’ll hear about Queen Cassiopeia and Cepheus, about Cassiopeia’s beautiful daughter Andromeda and the hero Perseus, and about all-powerful Zeus and his love for the nymph Callisto. Explore these and other timeless tales in the live star show “When You Wish Upon a Star." This presentation is about 45 minutes long.
Tickets include:
- Live planetarium night-sky star talk
- Science Exhibits with dreamy ambiance
- Telescope viewing (weather permitting)
$25/person
(SOLD OUT) 8:00PM - Laser Movie Magic
Laser Movie Magic brings favorite songs from popular family films and reimagines them using vibrant laser light. Experience favorite hits in an entirely new way. Laser Movie Magic pulls from the soundtracks of The Lion King, Star Wars, Encanto, Frozen, Moana and many more.
Tickets include:
- Laser Light Music Show
- Science exhibits with dreamy ambiance
- Telescope viewing (weather permitting)
$25/person
This is an out-of-this-world special event if you're looking for things to do in Tucson for Valentine's Day 2024!