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PLANETARIUM & Astronomy Center

Now Open

7 Planetarium Shows.
3 Distinct Experiences.

Tickets now available for daytime shows five days a week, and Friday evening shows with Observatory viewing.

Explore the universe in our Astronomer-narrated Live Shows, immerse yourself within a panoramic storytelling environment in our FullDome Cinematic Shows, and be dazzled by a high-definition fusion of music, color and motion in our Laser Shows.

MEMBERS ONLY

Winter Wonder Walks

Friday & Saturday
December 12 & 13
6 Sessions

Take an evening stroll along the luminary-lit Wheels in the Woods trail! Back by popular demand, join us for a magical evening stroll along the luminary-lit Wheels in the Woods trail. Along the way, visit stations to learn about stars, make snow, discover new facts about winter animals, and more.

FRIDAYS AT 9:00 PM

Dark Side of the Moon Laser Show

Fridays this Winter
9:00 pm

Step inside Pink Floyd’s iconic concept album like never before. Every Friday at 9 PM, immerse yourself in a 45-minute fusion of legendary sound and choreographed full-dome laser—a transcendent cascade of color, motion, and mood. Tickets include Observatory viewing before the show.

ON VIEW

 Fierce Planets

Through Jan 5, 2026

in our Bendel Mansion Museum Galleries

A diverse group of artists from 11 countries around the world present their views of the universe in this fascinating collection of contemporary quilt and textile art. Artists drew their inspiration from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Distinguished Professor Dr. Sabine Stanley's work in planetary science and her new book, What's Hidden Inside Planets?
Produced by Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) & Johns Hopkins Wavelengths

NOW OPEN

Planetarium & Astronomy Center

Now open with daytime shows five days a week, and Friday evening shows with Observatory viewing.

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