Taylor Planetarium

Join us for a breathtaking view of the cosmos!

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With a 40-foot dome and 110 reclining seats, join us for immersive shows that change with the seasons. The team consists of staff, volunteers, and Montana State University students, providing an educational and awe-inspiring experience for all ages. All shows and showtimes are subject to change or cancellation without notice. The planetarium is open year-round except for when the main museum is closed.

Show Pricing is Free for MOR members, $3 per non-member age 5+, and Free for non-members age 0 – ­4.

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the show and can be obtained at the Front Desk. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive 10 – 15 minutes early to secure your seat, as the doors close promptly at the top of the hour. Food and beverages are not allowed in the planetarium. 

In the Taylor Planetarium waiting area, highlights include:

  • Gary and Melissa Oakland Satellite Theater
  • Enrico Constellation Station, a Nasa SpacePlace in honor of Daniel, Joseph, & Gisele Enrico
  • Wally Shirra Space Capsule given in his memory by the Charlie Russell Riders Foundation
  • Dr. Loren W. Acton 1985 Challenger memorabilia of his notebook, mission insignia, and the piece and eggshell of a baby Maiasaura peeblesorum that he took to space.

November 24 – December 24 and December 26 – 31, 2023

Monday – Friday
12 p.m. | Montana Skies
1 p.m. | Season of Light
2 p.m. | Montana Skies
3 p.m. | Season of Light

Saturday – Sunday
10 a.m. | Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
11 a.m. | Season of Light
12 p.m. | Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds
1 p.m. | Season of Light
2 p.m. | Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds
3 p.m. | Season of Light (will not be shown on 12/24/2023)

JANUARY 2 – JANUARY 28, 2024

Monday – Friday
12 p.m. | Montana Skies
1 p.m. | Faster Than Light: The Dream of Interstellar Flight
2 p.m. | Montana Skies

Saturday – Sunday
10 a.m. | Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
11 a.m. | Faster Than Light: The Dream of Interstellar Flight
12 p.m. | Voyager: The Never-ending Journey
1 p.m. | Faster Than Light: The Dream of Interstellar Flight
2 p.m. | Voyager: The Never-ending Journey
3 p.m. | Faster Than Light: The Dream of Interstellar Flight

JANUARY 29 – FEBRUARY 8

The planetarium is closed for an upgrade to Digistar 7, offering a higher-resolution and immersive visualization of astronomical data.

FEBRUARY 9 – APRIL 12

Monday – Friday
12 p.m. | Montana Skies
1 p.m. | Incoming!
2 p.m. | Montana Skies
3 p.m. | Incoming!

Saturday – Sunday
10 a.m. | Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
11 a.m. | Incoming!
12 p.m. | One Sky
1 p.m. | Incoming!
2 p.m. | One Sky
3 p.m. | Incoming!