This year, add a dash of science fun to your holiday traditions by visiting the TJC Earth & Space Science Center! We have several winter-themed shows including the popular “Mystery of the Christmas Star,” and the holiday music show “Let It Snow.” We also have great winter-themed science shows such as “Mountain Adventure” in our holiday lineup. Read more about the shows below and click the links to each one to purchase tickets!
Multi-Show Day Pass | Purchase Tickets
Interested in seeing more than one show? A multi-show day pass allows you to save money by enjoying as many shows in a day as you would like.
Children’s Show | Purchase Tickets
Planetarium shows suitable for children ages 10 & under such as: Accidental Astronauts; Little Star That Could; From the Blue Planet to the Red Planet; Earth, Moon, & Sun; Secret of the Cardboard Rocket; and Dinosaur Passage to Pangaea.
Let It Snow (Holiday Music Show) | Purchase Tickets
“Let it Snow” features a new variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, and includes a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra. The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation, laser imagery, special effects and all-dome scenery in the audiovisual setting of the Planetarium’s Hansen Dome Theatre. This 32-minute program is a fun and entertaining experience for all ages, especially families!
The Alien Who Stole Christmas | Purchase Tickets
Take a tour of winter’s evening sky and then join jolly ol’ Santa and concerned alien, Mr. Freep, as they explore the solar system’s planets and meet the Christmas Eve needs of their fictitious inhabitants.
Season of Light | Purchase Tickets
Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. It’s an exploration of the astronomical meanings behind seasonal traditions, including the “Star over Bethlehem”. This show traces the history and development of many of the world’s most endearing holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter season — from the burning Yule log, sparkling Christmas tree lights and candles in windows, to the lighting of luminarias in the American Southwest and the traditional ritual of the Hanukkah Menorah.
Ocean Odyssey | Purchase Tickets
500 million years ago life left this blue womb and colonized the land, but we are still intricately linked to the ocean. Our climates, coastlines, ecosystems, and economies are tied to the perpetual movement of water between continents. The great ocean currents are the arteries and veins of Planet Earth!
Join marine biologist Sylvia Earle as we delve into the story of one particularly fascinating flow – the East Australian Current, a massive oceanic river that stretches the length of Australia’s east coast.
Mystery of the Christmas Star |Purchase Tickets
Journey back over 2000 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.
Our Violent Planet | Purchase Tickets
Experience all the great earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes of recent history. Learn about the power within the Earth, and how we should appreciate it. Why do all these events occur, and what can we do to be ready for them? Find out in Our Violent Planet!
Dec 19 Rock the Dome: Holidays
7pm- Laser Holidays | Purchase Tickets
This popular program features a mix of everyone’s favorite holiday music, from the classical to the modern, all set to fantastic laser light. Laser Holidays is a fun experience for everyone and gives new meaning to the term “holiday lights” – holiday LASER lights!
Gift Membership | Purchase Membership
Enjoy unlimited visits to the planetarium with a membership. You may purchase online, or inquiry at the museum.