Join this sensory experience unlike any other as live lighting and laser effects accompany classic holiday hits heard through the area’s best sound system. This show features colorful laser images displayed on the domed ceiling of the Sky Theater accompanied by holiday music that includes such classics as Sleigh Ride, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Winter Wonderland, and Jingle Bell Rock. The holiday laser music show runs through the end of the year and is appropriate for all ages.
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is a progressive rock band that pushes musical boundaries. TSO has sold millions of albums and is well-known for its exciting live concerts.
Can you guess Museum staff members’ and volunteers’ favorite fish? There’s a clear winner that will be announced on this day! Learn about Museum VIFs (Very Important Fish) and complete a festive fish craft.
Coyote has a razor sharp wit, but he’s a little confused about what he sees in the sky. Join this amusing character (adapted from Native American oral traditions) in a fast-paced and fun show that explores lunar phases, eclipses and other puzzles.
Journey back over 2,000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. This modern retelling of the Christmas story is sure to charm and captivate audiences of all ages.
The stars have been a source of mystery and wonder for people all around the world. Ancient cultures that lacked our current scientific understanding did their best to interpret and understand the movements and patterns of objects in the sky.
By studying their observations, some cultures developed calendars; others predicted future events; and still others worshipped the magical objects in the sky.
Alaska is a place like no other. For many people, a trip to Alaska is a life-long dream. People who live in Alaska depend on and protect an enduring way of life. But there are places so remote, so wild, that few Alaskans have ever gone. Here in the planetarium, we’re going to take you to these places, to the remote wilderness to see iconic animals and landscapes that define the Last Frontier, places that make Alaska…Alaska.
This is a live star show. The presenter will display the night sky on the planetarium’s dome ceiling and take you on a tour, pointing out the stars, planets, and constellations that are visible in our area. Later, as you are walking along the beach on a clear night, you will be able to recognize by name the celestial sights you see.
Join this sensory experience unlike any other as live lighting and laser effects accompany classic holiday hits heard through the area’s best sound system. This show features colorful laser images displayed on the domed ceiling of the Sky Theater accompanied by holiday music that includes such classics as Sleigh Ride, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Winter Wonderland, and Jingle Bell Rock. The holiday laser music show runs through the end of the year and is appropriate for all ages.
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is a progressive rock band that pushes musical boundaries. TSO has sold millions of albums and is well-known for its exciting live concerts.