After Dark - The Planetarium Live

Dates: Friday 16th May 2025 Other dates available
Location: The Planetarium
Duration: Science Centre doors open 6pm, 45 minute show starts at 6:30pm
Tickets: Child £12.50, Adult £12.50, Carer and under 3s free

Zoom through the stars on an exciting flight through the solar system. Take a seat in the breathtaking Planetarium and discover the secrets of the skies above us during a presenter-led live show.

About the show

Zoom into the stars for a space adventure you won’t forget. Is there life on other planets? Could Venus have microbes? Can humans live on Mars? Find out in this exciting live Planetarium show!

Get set for an awesome journey into our solar system. Explore the stars and planets above us and discover more about them from an expert Planetarium pilot. Come on a solar system adventure and discover more about life in space from our own solar system to Proxima Centauri.

About The Planetarium Live

The Planetarium Live is an opportunity to visit us for a Planetarium only adventure with commentary from an expert Planetarium pilot. Doors open at 6pm and there will be time to grab a drink or snack from the café before settling in for an adventure you'll never forget. The 45-minute show starts at 6:30pm.

The Planetarium Experience is part of our After Dark evening events. Other dates are available. Please be aware that all of our Planetarium shows can be viewed by every age group and are not quiet shows.

Your Planetarium Live ticket includes:

  • A flight through the stars in The Planetarium
  • An opportunity to purchase drinks and snacks from the café


*Please note that there will be no access to the exhibition floors during this event.*

Accessibility information for The Planetarium Live

The Planetarium is accessible so everyone can have a special experience here. Every show is relaxed with quiet and calm presentations. It's not super dark and you can move around, go out and come back in if you like. If you have a wheelchair, we have spaces for you to sit with seats for your family and friends. The stairs have lights to make them easy to see.

 

This event is a fundraising event for Wonderseekers, the charity that runs Winchester Science Centre.

Showtimes

6pm: Science Centre doors open

6:30pm: 45 minute presenter-led Planetarium experience

7:15pm: event finishes