The Last Symphony of Light
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s first professional planetarium short film will be played in front of every show timing listed on this schedule that has an asterisk/star.
A fundamental reason to foster a science-focused humanity can be found in our future. On the scale of billions and trillions of years, there are daunting cosmic events we will encounter and only overcome if we decide to take long-term steps toward technological and scientific progress. This short film mixes scientific knowledge with artistic speculation, taking us from the modern-day Earth to black hole societies, with the goal of getting audiences thinking in positive, personal, and creative directions about the distant future.
The Arctic
This is our final showing of this cinematic exploration of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Imagine a place in America that is vast, wild, and untouched, where some of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles unfold. For five years, Florian Schulz has lived in the Arctic to film this land and reveal it to audiences around the globe.
Show Times:
- Friday, May 29: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.*
- Saturday, May 30: 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m.*
The universe is large. The objects it contains are varied and incredible. Join us as we explore the wild concepts of quasars, neutron stars, and the sizes of black holes across the universe.
Show Times:
- Friday, June 5: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.*
- Saturday, June 6: 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m.*
This story time will only feature books that have never been read under this planetarium dome. It is a brand-new show this season!
The night sky can be a source of wonder, spark curiosity, inspire silly adventures of the imagination, and connect us to the world at night. Join us while we read some fun and some wacky children’s books that take place across the universe in the future, the past, and in the imagination.
Show Times:
- Saturday, June 6: 1 p.m.
- Saturday, July 18: 1 p.m.
Ticket Price: $8
Interested in getting to know your night sky? This live planetarium program will show you what constellations, planets, meteor showers, and more will be coming to the Prescott skies for your viewing pleasure.
Note: Showtimes are later than usual to allow time for it to get dark enough for telescope viewing after all the shows, weather permitting.
Show Times:
- Friday, June 12: 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.
- Saturday, June 13: 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Ticket Price: $8
One Sky
Around the world, people have looked up at the stars in the sky and made meaning from the patterns they see there. This new show features stories from four different cultures, Greek, Innu (Canadian First Nations), Japanese and Hawaiian and describes how they see a single group of stars in completely different, yet culturally relevant ways. At the end of the show, we’ll share a view of these same stars from Prescott.
Show Times:
- Friday, June 26: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Saturday, June 27: 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m.
Ticket Price: $8
Discover the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most remarkable dogs. Narrated by Chris Evans, this program showcases dogs trained in dangerous jobs including water and avalanche rescue.
For this program’s opening weekend this summer, the Prescott and Prescott Valley Police Department K-9 units will be joining us to show off their incredible dogs and to perform live demonstrationsfor the show’s attendees.
For the comfort and safety of all guests, only trained service animals are permitted at the planetarium. Thank you for your understanding.
Show Times:
- Friday, July 10: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Saturday, July 11: 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m.
Ticket Price: $10
This program is a journey across the world's most beautiful nursery rhymes focusing on discovery and wonder! Accompanied by a children's choir and a symphony orchestra, this round-the-world trip will enchant young and old alike.
Show Times:
- Friday, July 17: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Saturday, July 18: 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m.
Ticket Price: $10
In honor of the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, we explore the discoveries that have been made on our Moon, as well as many other moons within our solar system. This is a live show produced in-house at the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium.
Show Times:
- Friday, July 24: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.*
- Saturday, July 25: 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m.
Ticket Price: $8
Private Planetarium Events
To host your own private event in the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium, fill out and submit our Conference Request Form.
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Box Office Hours
- 5/29, 5-8 p.m.
- 5/30, 1-5 p.m.
- 6/5: 5-8 p.m.
- 6/6: 12-5 p.m.
- 6/12: 7-10 p.m.
- 6/13: 7-10 p.m.
- 6/26: 5-8 p.m.
- 6/27: 1-5 p.m.
- 7/10: 5-8 p.m.
- 7/11: 1-5 p.m.
- 7/17: 5-8 p.m.
- 7/18: 12-5 p.m.
- 7/24: 5-8 p.m.
- 7/25: 1-5 p.m.