When
Rodeo Break at Flandrau
February 23-24, 2023
Extra shows and special activities while the kids are out of school
Looking for things to do with your kids in Tucson over rodeo break? Join us for an expanded list of planetarium show offerings and a special activities when you visit Flandrau on Thursday and Friday.
Planetarium Tickets
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Adults: $12
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Children (3-15): $8
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Kids 2 and under: Free
Discounted Rates
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Seniors (55+) and Military: $10
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College ID Holders: $8
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Flandrau Members: $3
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EBT Card Holders : $6*
Admission to Science Center exhibits is sold separately for the same prices.
*As part of the Museums for All program. Must present card at ticket counter upon arrival. Limit four
RODEO BREAK SHOWTIMES
Tip: Younger kids (infant to 8-years-old), tend to really enjoy "Perfect Little Planet" and "We Are Stars."
All shows are appropriate for people of all ages.
11:00AM - We Are Stars
This gorgeously animated fulldome show explores our explosive origins. Learn how hydrogen and carbon formed the building blocks of life. With fun characters and visuals, it's a great show for youngsters.
Recommended for younger audiences
Themes: Stars, element formation
Style: Fulldome animated film followed by star talk
12:30PM - Black Holes
Produced in collaboration with NASA and NOVA, this cutting-edge full-dome production features immersive animations of galactic events while exploring the science behind black holes. Narrated by Liam Neeson.
Recommended for general audiences
Themes: Black holes, astrophysics, stars, supernovae
Style: Fulldome film followed by live star talk
2:00PM - Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure
Get a view of the fascinating universe of insects magnified up to 250,000 times their normal size as you become immersed in a miniature world and explore the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Recommended for general audiences
Themes: Entomology, nature
Style: IMAX show re-formatted for dome
3:30PM - Tucson Sky & Beyond
Take a relaxing look at the night sky as we give you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current astronomical events above Tucson. This live star talk is constantly changing!
Recommended for general audiences
Themes: Stars, planets, constellations, mythology
Style: Live night sky presentation
11:00AM - We Are Stars
This gorgeously animated fulldome show explores our explosive origins. Learn how hydrogen and carbon formed the building blocks of life. With fun characters and visuals, it's a great show for youngsters.
Recommended for younger audiences
Themes: Stars, element formation
Style: Fulldome animated film followed by star talk
12:30AM - Black Holes
Produced in collaboration with NASA and NOVA, this cutting-edge full-dome production features immersive animations of galactic events while exploring the science behind black holes. Narrated by Liam Neeson.
Recommended for general audiences
Themes: Black holes, astrophysics, stars, supernovae
Style: Fulldome film followed by live star talk
2:00PM - Forward to the Moon!
NASA’s Artemis program is our next step in exploring the solar system. Take a deep dive into this mission designed to bring astronauts to and from the moon like never before.
Recommended for general audiences
Themes: NASA space program, lunar topics, space travel
Style: Fulldome film followed by live star talk
3:30PM - Touring the Solar System
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a live guided tour through the Solar System! We'll stop by each of the planets (including some Saturnian and Galilean moons) pointing out interesting facts along the way.
Recommended for general audiences
Themes: Planets, space exploration
Style: Live presentation
Science Exhibits
Two floors of educational space, nature, and science activities and displays.