Field Trips at Shiras Planetarium
Each visit is a 60-minute immersive experience under our newly renovated dome — combining a fulldome film with a live, customized segment tailored to your class. Programs are available for every grade level and connect to science, ELA, art, math, and more.
Pricing
MAPS (in-district)
$4 / student
$150 minimum per group
Out-of-district
$5 / student
$175 minimum per group
Teachers & chaperones
Free
Up to 60 participants per session
Payment is due upon arrival. We are a cashless facility — no cash or check accepted. We accept digital payments and approved MAPS in-district processes. Need a special arrangement? Contact us in advance.
Scheduling
Available days
Most Tuesdays and Thursdays
Most Tuesdays and Thursdays
Session time
12:30 pm
12:30 pm
Need a different time? You can note it in your request and we’ll do our best to accommodate. Alternative sessions are subject to technician availability.
Programs by grade level
1
The Stellars – Mission Green
Three alien friends crash on Earth and discover their forest is dying. An interactive story introducing plant biology and habitats.
Life ScienceEarth Science
2
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Big Bird and Elmo explore the Sun, Moon, and stars with a friend from China. A fun introduction to sky patterns shared around the world.
Earth ScienceELA
3
Larry Cat in Space
A cartoon cat travels to the Moon and learns about gravity and weightlessness in a way young children can understand.
Physical ScienceEarth Science
4
Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
An animated retelling of the myth of Orion the Hunter. Introduces constellations through storytelling, blending literacy with sky science.
Earth ScienceELA
Not seeing the right fit for your group? We can work with you.
1
Magic Globe
A curious girl discovers a magical globe and explores how the Sun, Earth, and Moon create the changing seasons. Blends storytelling with earth science.
Earth ScienceELA
2
Habitat Earth
Explore Earth’s interconnected ecosystems — from microscopic microbes to giant forests — and the balance of life on our planet.
Life ScienceEarth Science
3
Expedition Reef
Dive beneath the waves to discover coral reef biodiversity and the challenges reefs face from climate change and human activity.
Life ScienceEarth Science
4
Destination Solar System
Blast off on a space tourism adventure! Students join a tour guide and AI assistant on a cruise through the solar system, visiting planets and moons.
Earth & Space SciencePhysical Science
5
Imagine the Moon
Explores how the Moon has inspired human imagination and scientific discovery — from ancient myths to modern lunar exploration.
Earth & Space ScienceELA
6
Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival
Join Celeste on a journey through time to discover how dinosaurs transformed over millions of years — from giant creatures and armored beasts to the surprising survivors that walk among us today.
Life ScienceEarth Science
7
Beyond the Sun: In Search of a New Earth
Celeste and her friend Moon travel beyond the solar system to discover exoplanets — rogue worlds, ocean planets, and super-Earths — and the scientists who hunt for a planet like ours.
Earth & Space SciencePhysical Science
Not seeing the right fit for your group? We can work with you.
1
Fragile Planet
Journey from Earth into space to compare our planet with Mars and Venus, exploring what makes life possible here.
Earth & Space Science
2
Earthquake: Evidence of a Restless Planet
Explore plate tectonics, seismic activity, and Earth’s dynamic crust through stunning visuals of earthquakes and tsunamis.
Earth Science
3
Force Five
Experience the science behind nature’s extreme storms — tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards — and their hazards and climate impacts.
Earth Science
4
Destination Solar System
Students board a “space cruise” through the solar system, visiting planets and moons with a lively tour guide and AI assistant.
Earth & Space Science
5
Spark: The Universe in Us
A poetic, visually rich show connecting the stars to our own bodies — explaining how the elements of life were created in stellar processes.
Earth & Space SciencePhysical Science
Not seeing the right fit for your group? We can work with you.
1
Fragile Planet
Compare Earth with Mars and Venus to understand what makes our planet unique and habitable — atmosphere, magnetic field, conditions for life.
Earth & Space Science
2
Earthquake: Evidence of a Restless Planet
Plate tectonics, seismic activity, and the forces that shape our planet. Vivid earthquake and tsunami simulations.
Earth Science
3
Force Five
The science of tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, and extreme storms — with emphasis on weather hazards and climate impacts.
Earth Science
4
The Sun: Our Living Star
Examines the Sun’s structure, nuclear fusion, and its critical role in sustaining life on Earth.
Earth & Space SciencePhysical Science
5
Destination Mars: The New Frontier
Human space exploration, rocket engineering, and Mars as the next frontier. Includes International Space Station connections.
Earth & Space ScienceEngineering
6
Back to the Moon for Good
The story of the Google Lunar XPRIZE and the race to return to the Moon with private spacecraft, blending history and innovation.
Earth & Space ScienceEngineering
7
Spark: The Universe in Us
How atoms in our bodies were forged in the cores of stars, connecting cosmic processes to human life.
Earth & Space SciencePhysical Science
8
Hot and Energetic Universe
Uses X-ray astronomy to explore black holes, galaxy clusters, and high-energy cosmic phenomena.
Earth & Space SciencePhysical Science
9
Habitat Earth
Examines Earth’s ecosystems, networks, and the connections between humans and the natural world.
Life ScienceEnvironmental Science
10
Expedition Reef
Dives into coral reef ecosystems, exploring their biodiversity, threats, and conservation efforts.
Life ScienceEnvironmental Science
Not seeing the right fit for your group? We can work with you.