Honoring Those Who Serve This Veterans Day
This Veterans Day, Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium is saying thank you to our veterans and active-duty military members with a special day of discovery!
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, veterans and active-duty military personnel can enjoy FREE admission for themselves and up to four guests! Explore our hands-on science exhibits, discover the wonders of the universe, and experience an immersive show in the Eos Foundation Planetarium Theater.
How to Enjoy Your Free Visit
🪪 Simply bring your military ID to Flandrau's front desk anytime between 10AM–5PM on Veterans Day. No advance reservations or online tickets are needed!
A few things to know: This special offer is available in person only on November 11, 2026. Complimentary admission must be used that same day and cannot be redeemed for other dates. Planetarium shows are subject to seating availability.
To all who have served and continue to serve, thank you! We look forward to welcoming you and your guests for a day of science, exploration, and discovery.
11:00 AM - We Are Stars
A fun, gorgeously animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, this dazzling film reveals how hydrogen and carbon, the very building blocks of life, formed in the universe and then brings it all back to us – we are made of stars!
Audience: Younger audiences and families
Style: Fulldome film + live star talk
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12:30 PM - Tucson Sky & Beyond
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders.
Audience: General, all ages
Style: Live star talk
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2:00 PM - One Sky
An award-winning series of seven immersive shorts sharing diverse cultural sky stories—from Greek Orion and Navajo Thunderbird to Hawaiian wayfinding and Indian observatories—celebrating how humanity across time finds patterns and tools under our one sky.
Audience: General, all ages
Style: Fulldome film
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3:30 PM - Touring the Solar System
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
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