Discounts on admission
When
Flandrau Science Center Admission During the Tucson Festival of Books
Flandrau Event Schedule!
During the Tucson Festival of Books
March 14 & 15 | 10AM to 5PM
Everyone gets in at the kids' price!
Save up to $8 off per person!
- $11 for science exhibits
- $19 for science exhibits + a planetarium show
Flandrau member pricing ($5) and EBT w/ID ($4-$8) still applicable during the event
Current Exhibits
- Universe of Science
- Undersea Discovery
- Wild World of Bugs
- Sharks: Magnificent & Misunderstood
- Destination Mars
- Fossil Corner
Planetarium Show Schedule
Presented by Project Hail Mary
We’re thrilled to share that all discounted planetarium shows during the Tucson Festival of Books are presented by Project Hail Mary — an epic science fiction adventure grounded in real science, based on the bestselling novel by Andy Weir, author of The Martian.
Throughout the day, guests will experience the film’s trailer on the planetarium dome in a larger-than-life setting that brings the scale and wonder of space to life in an unforgettable way. Don’t miss Project Hail Mary only in theaters 3.20.26.
A fun, gorgeously animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, this dazzling film reveals how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and then brings it all back to us – we are made of stars!
Audience: Younger audiences
Style: Fulldome film about star formation
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as one of our skilled "Console Captains" gives you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in the night sky. Then, we'll zoom out to show you wonders beyond our solar system.
Audience: General, all ages
Style: Live presentation about constellations and astronomy
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core.
Audience: General, all ages
Style: Fulldome film + live star talk
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure.
Audience: General, all ages
Style: Live star talk