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The Taylor Planetarium offers Digistar 4K digital projection on a 40-foot dome. Developed by Evans and Sutherland, this state-of-the-art projection system allows visitors to experience our universe and our world in vivid colors, dramatic motion, and brilliant displays of light. The planetarium has a 40-foot dome and 85 seats, which recline at different angles depending on the seat's location within the planetarium.
Planetarium shows vary with seasons, are shown daily, and are included with admission. Audio or video recording of planetarium shows is strictly prohibited. Food or beverage is not allowed in the planetarium.
The planetarium seats on a first-come, first-serve basis, with the doors opening for seating 15 minutes before the scheduled showtimes. Please note, that the doors will close precisely on the hour to start all shows, and admission cannot be allowed after that time due to the dark conditions and safety concerns. 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.
Monday – Friday | May 28 – September 5
10 a.m. | Montana Skies
11 a.m. | Supervolcanoes
12 p.m. | Montana Skies
1 p.m. | Supervolcanoes
2 p.m. | Big Astronomy
3 p.m. | Supervolcanoes
4 p.m. | Big Astronomy
Saturday & Sunday | May 28 – September 5
10 a.m. | Little Star That Could
11 a.m. | Supervolcanoes
12 p.m. | Big Astronomy
1 p.m. | Supervolcanoes
2 p.m. | Big Astronomy
3 p.m. | Supervolcanoes
4 p.m. | Big Astronomy
Monday – Friday | September 6 – 30
12 p.m. | Montana Skies - Summer
1 p.m. | Supervolcanoes
2 p.m. | Montana Skies - Summer
3 p.m. | Supervolcanoes
Saturday & Sunday | September 6 – 30
10 a.m. | The Little Star That Could
11 a.m. | Supervolcanoes
12 p.m. | Big Astronomy
1 p.m. | Supervolcanoes
2 p.m. | Big Astronomy
3 p.m. | Supervolcanoes
Monday – Friday | October 1 – 30
12 p.m. | Montana Skies - Autumn
1 p.m. | Halloween: Celestial Origins
2 p.m. | Montana Skies - Autumn
3 p.m. | Halloween: Celestial Origins
Saturday & Sunday | October 1 – 30
10 a.m. | The Little Star That Could
11 a.m. | Halloween: Celestial Origins
12 p.m. | Forward to the Moon
1 p.m. | Halloween: Celestial Origins
2 p.m. | Forward to the Moon
3 p.m. | Halloween: Celestial Origins
Monday – Friday | November 1 – 23
12 p.m. | Montana Skies - Autumn
1 p.m. | Phantom of the Universe
2 p.m. | Montana Skies - Autumn
3 p.m. | Phantom of the Universe
Saturday & Sunday | November 1 – 23
10 a.m. | The Little Star That Could
11 a.m. | Phantom of the Universe
12 p.m. | Forward to the Moon
1 p.m. | Phantom of the Universe
2 p.m. | Forward to the Moon
3 p.m. | Phantom of the Universe
Monday – Friday | November 25 – December 31
12 p.m. | Montana Skies - Autumn
1 p.m. | Season of Light
2 p.m. | Montana Skies - Autumn
3 p.m. | Season of Light
Saturday & Sunday | November 25 – December 31
10 a.m. | The Little Star That Could
11 a.m. | Season of Light
12 p.m. | Forward to the Moon
1 p.m. | Season of Light
2 p.m. | Forward to the Moon
3 p.m. | Season of Light
