Springfield Science Museum Exhibits

The Springfield Science Museum is home to the Seymour Planetarium, the oldest operating planetarium in the United States. The star ball in the Seymour Planetarium can project more than 7,000 stars which vary in brightness. 

Friday

2 p.m., Splendors of the Winter Sky

What is that you’re seeing in the sky at night?  With the planetarium stars as the backdrop, find out how to locate and identify celestial objects and constellations as the seasons change.  Recommended ages 8 and up.

Saturday & Sunday

11:15 a.m., Splendors of the Winter Sky

What is that you’re seeing in the sky at night?  With the planetarium stars as the backdrop, find out how to locate and identify celestial objects and constellations as the seasons change.  Recommended ages 8 and up.

Noon, Magic Sky

Join Jesse in a dream adventure sparked by a bedtime story about the night sky.  Through story and song, children explore the concept of day and night and discover that the sun is really a star.  Recommended ages 3-7.

1 p.m., Oceans in Space

Fasten your seat belts as you embark on an incredible journey through time. Investigate theories about the creation of Earth, explore evidence that life on our planet began in the depths of the oceans, and examine theories about life in the farthest reaches of the universe. Recommended ages 8 and up.

2 p.m., Stars Around the Campfire

Look back in time at the way early people interpreted the night sky. You’ll hear ancient myths and intriguing legends about the constellations, the Moon, falling stars, comets, the Milky Way, and the Northern Lights. Recommended ages 8 and up.

Tickets (in addition to general museum admission)

Adults $3
Children 3-17 $2
Museum members Free

Purchase tickets at the admissions desk in the Welcome Center.

School Programs – See additional planetarium shows