Hayden Planetarium Space Show

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Floor 1, Hayden Planetarium

Passport to the Universe Space Show

Screening through June 5

The original Hayden Planetarium Space Show is returning to the dome for a special engagement in 2025. Passport to the Universe takes audiences on a thrilling journey through the observable universe.

Fly beneath the rings of Saturn, float through the heart of the Orion Nebula, and plunge into a black hole during this captivating introduction to cosmology, narrated by Academy Award winner Tom Hanks. Passport to the Universe explores humanity’s place in the cosmos, bringing audiences on an unforgettable journey from Earth all the way to the edge of the observable universe.

Length: 19 minutes
Showtimes: Every 30 minutes starting at 10:30 am. Last show is at 4:30 pm.
Captioning devices and audio description devices: Please ask a staff member
Transcript: English

Passport to the Universe Transcript

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Encounters in the Milky Way Space Show

Opens June 9

Discover the chance encounters that have shaped our place in the universe.

Reaching billions of years into the past and peering millions of years into the future, Encounters in the Milky Way is a time-traveling journey about the cosmic movements that shape our galactic neighborhood. Learn more about Encounters in the Milky Way, narrated by Pedro Pascal.

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Become a Member to view Encounters in the Milky Way during Member Preview Days June 6, 7, and 8.

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