Venture into outer space these school holidays with a Planetarium experience. Enjoy a tour of the cosmos guided by one of the Planetarium’s experienced astronomers and watch the mysteries of our Solar System unravel on the dome-shaped ceiling.
Did you know?
The highest mountain and volcano of any of the known planets is on Mars. It is called Olympus Mons and, being almost 22km tall, is three times the size of Mount Everest.
Important Notes
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the session commencing to be seated comfortably and to avoid disappointment as entry into the Planetarium is NOT permitted once the session has started for safety reasons.
- All children must be accompanied by a paying adult except for our Space School Sessions.
- Companion card holders, please email the Planetarium once you have booked, so a seat can be put aside for you.
- No food or drink to be consumed in the Planetarium.
- Prams are not permitted inside the Planetarium.
- All sessions require a minimum number of bookings to go ahead.
- Please note the Planetarium is not suitable for children under 4 years old. If you do bring younger children, we request that those who become restless and noisy please exit the Planetarium with their guardian as a courtesy to other patrons.
Covid-19 Requirements
- Our COVID safe plan requires us to have no more than 26 people per session.
- Guests must provide contact details at the time of booking as per Government COVID-19 regulations for contact tracing, if required.
- Due to COVID-19 retrictions, ALL patrons who enter the Planetarium must be accounted for and therefore required to purchase a ticket. This INCLUDES children under the age of 4 and babies (we have a foyer area or cafe onsite for patrons who will be caring for younger siblings).
Programs
PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCE
TICKETS from $12 per person - Bookings essential - limited seats available per session due to COVID restrictions, EVERY person requires a ticket.
BOOKINGS OPENING MID MARCH
60min - Planetarium experience with a fulldome movie
Our school holiday sessions will take you on a captivating journey across the Universe. Join one of our highly experienced astronomers as they guide you through constellations, the Solar System and beyond. Marvel at the immense scale of the universe and observe the breathtaking beauty of the night skies projected on the eight-metre domed ceiling. The sessions feature a fulldome movie. Family fun to suit all ages!
90min - Twinkle Twinkle Massive Star
We see the stars in our night sky as tiny twinkling dots, but how big are they compared to our Sun? What would happen to our Solar System if we swapped our Sun for any of these stars? Would our Earth still be habitable if we had a different sun? Find out in this fun and informative session.
90min - Black Holes: Bending Space and Time
Black holes are the strangest objects in the universe. What exactly is a black hole? How big are they and how big can they get? There's only one way to find out...
Space School for Kids!
Drop your kids off for a 4-hour fun-filled space session including making the Solar System, Planetarium session with a full dome movie.
A drink bottle, snacks and packed lunch is required.
Session Timetable
- all 1hr sessions start with a guided tour of our current night sky, constellations, the Solar System and beyond followed by the movie of choice.
- *age recommendation guide only, younger children welcome to attend, however, content may not be understood completely.
| Date | Time | Session | Age | Book |
| Tuesday 13 April | 11am | Planetarium Experience with movie TYCHO TO THE MOON |
ages 4-8 | |
| 2pm | TWINKLE TWINKLE MASSIVE STAR - 90min | ages 8+ | ||
| Wednesday 14 April | 10am | SPACE SCHOOL - 4hours |
ages 7-12 | |
| 7pm | 90min Night Sky Experience with movie HOT AND ENERGETIC UNIVERSE and Telescope Viewing *weather permitting | ages 12+ | ||
| Thursday 15 April | 11am | Planetarium Experience with movie WILDEST WEATHER IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM | ages 8+ | |
| 2pm | BLACK HOLES - Bending Space and Time - 90mins | ages 10+ | ||
| Friday 16 April | 11am | Planetarium Experience with movie TYCHO TO THE MOON | ages 4-8 | |
| 2pm | Planetarium Experience with movie ASTRONAUT | ages 8+ | ||
| Saturday 16 January | 10am | SPACE SCHOOL - 4hours |
ages 7-12 | |
| 5pm | TWINKLE TWINKLE MASSIVE STAR - 90min | ages 8+ | ||
| 7.30pm | BLACK HOLES - Bending Space and Time - 90mins | ages 10+ | ||
| Tuesday 20 April | 10am | SPACE SCHOOL - 4hours | ages 7-12 | |
| 7pm | 90min Night Sky Experience with movie FROM EARTH TO THE UNIVERSE and Telescope Viewing *weather permitting | ages 12+ | ||
| Wednesday 21 April | 11am | Planetarium Experience with movie TYCHO TO THE MOON | ages 4-8 | |
| 2pm | Planetarium Experience with movie COSMIC COLLISIONS | ages 10+ | ||
| Thursday 22 April | 11am | Planetarium Experience with movie TYCHO TO THE MOON | ages 4-8 | |
| 2pm | Planetarium Experience with movie WILDEST WEATHER IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM | ages 8+ | ||
| 7pm | 90min Night Sky Experience with movie CAPTURING THE COSMOS and Telescope Viewing *weather permitting | ages 13+ | ||
| Saturday 24 April | 10am | SPACE SCHOOL - 4hours | ages 7-12 | |
| 5pm | TWINKLE TWINKLE MASSIVE STAR - 90min | ages 8+ | ||
| 7.30pm | BLACK HOLES - Bending Space and Time - 90mins | ages 10+ |
