Planetarium Show

NightLife Event

Sound + Vision

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Sound + Vision
Thursday, Oct 5 NightLife: 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm
Capacity limited, reservations required

Neuroscientist Indre Viskontas will take us on an animated journey through this year’s winning BigPicture images. In this one-of-its-kind dome show experience, Indre will be joined by BigPicture Jury Chair and renowned photographer Suzi Eszterhas and 2023 Grand Prize winner Corey Arnold, to explore how BigPicture imagery impacts us, our minds, and the world at large—all with a live musical accompaniment by Fire and Grace.

PLANETARIUM PASSES

  • Planetarium passes are required for the 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30 pm shows.
  • Passes are $5 each and may be purchased online or at the ticket window. Since shows do sell out, we always recommend buying in advance.
  • Please arrive at the planetarium 15 minutes before your ticketed showtime for seating. We run a tight spaceship!
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