Enter Stellar
Step into the Eos Foundation Planetarium Theatre for an unforgettable journey through space and science. With 146 premium seats, stunning 4K fulldome projection, immersive Dolby 5.1 surround sound, and assistive listening technology, every show is designed to pull you into the action.
From breathtaking fulldome films and live star talks to dazzling Laser Light Music Shows, there are entertaining and educational adventures on the horizon. See our public showtimes below. For private events, peruse the show catalog.
Buy tickets online or in person. Popular shows may sell out!
All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets
Show tickets include access to all science center exhibits and experiences
Know before you go: All transactions are credit/debit card only. Shows start promptly, and late arrivals may be denied entry. Tickets are non-refundable, so please arrive at least 10 minutes early and allow extra time for parking. Discounted rates and passes do not apply to special or sold-out events. Unaccompanied children under 16 are not allowed. For groups of 10 or more, schedule a Group Visit to receive a reduced rate (only available if scheduled in advance, online). If you’re planning to bring a large group without a reservation, please call 520-621-4516 to let us know.
Subtítulos en español están disponibles para algunas funciones previa solicitud. Consulta el catálogo de funciones para ver la lista.
*Museums for All program: Please present EBT or WIC card upon arrival. Must be purchased in-person. Limit 4 people per cardholder. Single families only, not for businesses/organizations.
Showtimes
Ranked a top 10 planetarium in the country!
12:30 PM - The Sun, Our Living Star
Discover the secrets of our Sun—our closest star and the engine of life on Earth. With stunning fulldome visuals and powerful storytelling, this immersive show reveals the Sun’s turbulent surface and timeless influence on our world.
Audience: General, all ages
Style: Fulldome film + live star talk
2:00 PM - Messengers of Time and Space
Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to mysterious cosmic rays—with stunning visuals and stories.
Audience: General, all ages
Style: Fulldome film + live star talk
3:30 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
12:30 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
2:00 PM - Black Holes
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
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
12:30 PM - The Sun, Our Living Star
Discover the secrets of our Sun—our closest star and the engine of life on Earth. With stunning fulldome visuals and powerful storytelling, this immersive show reveals the Sun’s turbulent surface and timeless influence on our world.
Audience: General, all ages
Style: Fulldome film + live star talk
2:00 PM - Mysteries of the Unseen World
Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals the hidden wonders all around us—too fast, too slow, or too small for the naked eye. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science uncover a mind-blowing world you’ve never seen before.
Audience: General, all ages
Style: IMAX film adapted for planetarium + live star talk
3:30 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
12:30 PM - Extreme Weather
Extreme Weather takes you to the front lines of our planet’s most intense natural forces—from melting glaciers and massive tornadoes to raging wildfires. Stunning visuals and expert insight reveal how climate change fuels these powerful, interconnected events.
Audience: General, all ages
Style: IMAX film adapted for planetarium + Earth science talk
2:00 PM - Messengers of Time and Space
Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to mysterious cosmic rays—with stunning visuals and stories.
Audience: General, all ages
Style: Fulldome film + live star talk
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
11:00 AM - Black Holes
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
12:30 PM - We Are Stars
A fun, beautifully animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins—revealing how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and how we are, quite literally, made of stars!
Audience: Younger audiences
Style: Fulldome film + live star talk
2:00 PM - Expedition Reef
Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant— and endangered—marine ecosystems. Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga, the all-digital Expedition Reef immerses you in the undersea adventure.
Audience: General, all ages
Style: Fulldome film + live Earth science talk
3:30 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
Laser Light Music Night
11:00 AM - One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
Follow Big Bird, Elmo, and Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from China, as they learn about the night sky and even take an imaginary trip to the Moon! They find out that even though China is far away, we all share the same sky. This show is presented by Vail School District.
Audience: Pre-K audiences
Style: Fulldome film + live star talk
12:30 PM - Extreme Weather
Extreme Weather takes you to the front lines of our planet’s most intense natural forces—from melting glaciers and massive tornadoes to raging wildfires. Stunning visuals and expert insight reveal how climate change fuels these powerful, interconnected events.
Audience: General, all ages
Style: IMAX film adapted for planetarium + Earth science talk
2:00 PM - Black Holes
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
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