Planetarium Schedule

50 years ago the Apollo 11 astronauts risked everything to set foot on the Moon. Discover the story of bravery, determination, ingenuity and hope which will inspire the next generation of explorers and dreamers to overcome obstacles and reach for the stars.

By NSC Creative.

Suitable for a General Audience.

Moko dreams of becoming a master star navigator like her tūpuna and like her koro Jack. The budding navigator finds herself travelling through time and space in the wake of the greatest Pacific navigators, in a fully immersive planetarium show on Space Place’s stunning digital, full-dome planetarium screen. Journey with Moko as she gains knowledge and understanding of Māori, Pasifika and European voyaging traditions and realises how skilled her tūpuna had to be to travel the largest ocean on Earth. Ngā Tohunga Whakatere - The Navigators is a family-friendly animated 30-minute immersive show that’ll take you on an unforgettable adventure!  

Suitable for ages 8+

If there really are aliens out there, why haven’t we met any yet? Take a fascinating journey to find evidence of alien life in our galaxy and understand the latest research into this fast evolving area of science guided by UK scientists. Narrated by Rupert Grint, We are Aliens! is from the creators of the award-winning “We Are Astronomers” and “Astronaut” with music by Rhian Sheehan.

Enquire about our Mandarin Chinese screening of this show.

Suitable for ages 7+

Narrated by Dr Who star David Tennant with music by New Zealand composer Rhian Sheehan, We Are Astronomers reveals the global collaboration and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the universe using technologies such as the Large Hadron Collider, the observatories of Chile, and the Hubble Space Telescope.

Produced by NSC Creative. Enquire about our Mandarin Chinese screening of this show.

Suitable for ages 9+

Space Place’s very own sing-along planetarium show in both English and Te Reo Māori is a mix of science and Māori storytelling. Come see how the Moon orbits the Earth, and follow Pluto through the Solar System as she tries to find her way back home.

Produced by Space Place at Carter Observatory.

Suitable for under 6+

Please note there is no night sky presentation after the show.

A new planetary–wide perspective on climate change, join Liam Neeson on a journey into the inner workings of Earth’s life support systems. From volcanos to wind and ocean currents, learn about the carbon cycle and Earth’s natural defence systems to maintain balance and life as we know it.

Enquire about our Mandarin Chinese screening of this show

Produced by Spitz Creative Media. Narrated by Liam Neeson.

Suitable for ages 11+

The exploration of space is a great endeavour of humankind. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut? Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to manoeuvring through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space through the experience of ‘Chad’, our test astronaut.

Narrated by Ewan McGregor. Enquire about our Mandarin Chinese screening of this show.

Suitable for ages 6+

Did you know that all we can see in the universe only makes up 5% of what exists? Join Tilda Swinton as scientists hunt for the universe’s mysterious dark matter. From early discoveries by Fritz Zwicky and Vera Rubin, to recent experiments at the Hadron Collider at CERN, we know it’s out there, but how can we prove it?

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Suitable for ages 13+

Einstein’s Gravity Playlist is an original planetarium show that explores the ripples in space-time known as gravitational waves. Follow Lucia, a PhD student in physics, on an exploration of how gravitational waves are formed, how they move through the universe, and how scientists like her work to hear them. Albert Einstein first predicted the existence of gravitational waves in 1916, and a century later, scientists detected these waves using incredibly precise laser technology here on Earth.

Suitable for ages 9+

When the seasons go crazy, it’s up to Annie and Max to set things right. But fixing this will take something extraordinary, and a little help. Come on a whirlwind adventure as the siblings learn just how the seasons work, and discover that sometimes, all we need is a new angle on the world.

Produced by Melbourne Planetarium Scienceworks, Museums Victoria.

Suitable for ages 5+

The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. Discover the secrets of our star and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface in this visually striking immersive fulldome format.

Suitable for General Audience.