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The Planetarium at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science is an amazing theater that blends art, science, and fun! Our 55', full-dome theater features educational and entertaining multimedia presentations on astronomy and space science. Whether it's learning about the constellations in our night sky, flying to the planets in our solar system, or watching mind-bending fractal zooms, the Planetarium will be an experience that you and your family will not soon forget!
All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.
Please purchase your tickets at the box office – online tickets coming soon!
Please arrive early, ticket sales stop 5 minutes before showtime.
Planetarium Shows
Planetarium Show Schedule
| Show | Time |
|---|---|
| Spooky Space | 11:00 AM |
| Messengers of Time and Space | 12:00 PM |
| Enchanted Skies | 2:00 PM |
| One Sky | 3:00 PM |
Admission Pricing
| Patron | Regular Admission | Museum + Planetarium Bundle | Museum + Dynatheater + Planetarium Bundle | Non-Resident (1 Show) | Non-Resident (2 Shows) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (18–59) | $7.00 | $10.00 | $15.00 | $19.00 | $24.00 |
| Senior (60+) | $6.00 | $9.00 | $14.00 | $17.00 | $22.00 |
| Youth (13–17) | $6.00 | $9.00 | $14.00 | $17.00 | $22.00 |
| Children (3–12) | $4.00 | $7.00 | $12.00 | $14.00 | $18.00 |
| Tots (2 & under) | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
Spooky Space
Spooky Space
Suitable for the whole family
Looking for cosmic fun this Halloween season? Would you like to meet the stars -- the stars of Halloween? Monsters, zombies, and ghosts -- and their far more terrible counterparts in space? Oh yes, space has its monsters: Black holes, zombie stars, and spectacular ghostly nebulae!
Messengers of Time and Space
Messengers of Time and Space
This immersive experience invites audiences to explore the dynamic cosmos and witness the transformative impact of real-time data on our understanding of the Universe. Learn about the most current tools of exploring rapid changes in the universe. Sometimes, light is not the only indicator of these short-term events. Audiences will learn how information can reach us through other messengers like cosmic rays, elusive particles called neutrinos, and even gravitational waves rippling through the Universe
Enchanted Skies
Come to this program with any questions you may have about astronomy. During this live, interactive show, audience members are asked what they are interested in learning about the sky and that influences what is discussed. The presenters will do their best to not only answer your questions but illustrate with available visuals on the dome.
One Sky
One Sky
Suitable for General Audiences
From the earliest days, people around the world have looked to the heavens for navigation, timekeeping, and a sense of shared identity. The One Sky Project is an international collaboration which created a series of short full dome planetarium films, each representing the perspective of a different culture from around the globe. The show includes a story about Samurai form Japan, the Thunderbird from the Navajo and the great Celestial Canoe from the Innu people of Northern Canada. The show also explores how Hawaiians used the sky as a compass for their voyages throughout the Pacific Ocean.
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