Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival
Like almost all children, Celeste is fascinated with dinosaurs. She is preparing a talk for her class about how they...
With a 40-foot dome and 110 reclining seats, the planetarium offers 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 adults and children ages 5+. Except where noted as a Children's Show, shows are not recommended for ages five and under. 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, General Admission + $5/non-member/show age 5+, and Free per non-members age 0 – 4.
Tickets can be obtained at the Front Desk. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Please arrive 10 – 15 minutes early to secure your seat, as the doors close promptly at the top of the hour. For your safety, late admission is not permitted. Food and beverages are not allowed in the planetarium.
In the Taylor Planetarium waiting area, highlights include:
- Gary and Melissa Oakland Satellite Theater and giant James Webb Space Telescope imagery.
- Wally Shirra Space Capsule given in his memory by the Charlie Russell Riders Foundation.
- Dr. Loren W. Acton's 1985 Challenger memorabilia of his notebook, mission insignia, and the piece and eggshell of a baby Maiasaura peeblesorum that he took to space.
- NASA / Smithsonian Observing with NASA astronomy image editing kiosk.
THROUGH MAY 2, 2025
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
12 p.m. | Montana Skies
1 p.m. | Spark: The Universe in Us
2 p.m. | Montana Skies
3 p.m. | Spark: The Universe in Us
Wednesday & Friday
12 p.m. | Montana Skies
1 p.m. | Spark: The Universe in Us
2 p.m. | Montana Skies
3 p.m. | Spark: The Universe in Us
4 p.m. | Spark: The Universe in Us
Saturday
12 p.m. | From Earth to the Universe
1 p.m. | Spark: The Universe in Us
2 p.m. | From Earth to the Universe
3 p.m. | Spark: The Universe in Us
4 p.m. | Spark: The Universe in Us
Sunday
12 p.m. | From Earth to the Universe
1 p.m. | Spark: The Universe in Us
2 p.m. | From Earth to the Universe
3 p.m. | Spark: The Universe in Us
Winter Schedule Update: The Taylor Planetarium schedule may change without notice due to ongoing construction on the wall between the Bair Lobby and the planetarium as part of the development of the new café.
SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025 | ASTRONOMY DAY
10 a.m. | Flight Adventures
11 a.m. | Galileo: The Power of the Telescope
1 p.m. | Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible
2 p.m. | Big Astronomy: people + places + discovery
3 p.m. | Einstein's Gravity Playlist (MSU/MOR original show.)
4 p.m. | The Dark Matter Mystery - Exploring a Cosmic Secret
MAY 4 – MAY 25, 2025
Monday – Thursday
1 p.m. | Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
2 p.m. | Montana Skies
3 p.m. | Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
Friday – Sunday
10 a.m. | Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
11 a.m. | Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival
1 p.m. | Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
2 p.m. | Spark: The Universe in Us
3 p.m. | Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
4 p.m. | Spark: The Universe in Us
MAY 26 – SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
Monday – Thursday
10 a.m. | Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
11 a.m. | Montana Skies
1 p.m. | Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
2 p.m. | Spark: The Universe in Us
3 p.m. | Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
4 p.m. | Spark: The Universe in Us
Friday – Sunday
10 a.m. | Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
11 a.m. | Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival
1 p.m. | Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
2 p.m. | Spark: The Universe in Us
3 p.m. | Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
4 p.m. | Spark: The Universe in Us
