Movie poster for Stanley Kubrick's 2001 A Space Odyssey. Featuring s close up of child's face and space beyond.

Cinema Under the Stars: 2001 Space Odyssey

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About Cinema Under the Stars: 2001 Space Odyssey

Step into our Thinktank Planetarium for a unique cinematic experience beneath a 360° star-filled dome. Unwind and enjoy a specially selected space-themed film in a setting designed to inspire curiosity and wonder.

 

This month's feature: 2001: A Space Odyssey
Experience Stanley Kubrick’s visionary masterpiece as never before. Blending philosophical depth with stunning visuals, this iconic film explores humanity’s evolution, artificial intelligence, and our place in the cosmos — all on a grand, cinematic scale.

Rating: U

 

Before the screening:
Make sure to exploreThe Space Vault Exhibition — a new display showcasing one of the UK’s most extensive private collections of human spaceflight artefacts. Highlights include: Original mission checklists instrumental in the Apollo 13 rescue, Commander Dave Scott’s actual umbilical suit connector, and Genuine lunar dust from the Apollo 15 mission

Whether you're a space enthusiast or simply looking for a distinctive night out, this event blends gripping cinema with authentic space history — a must-see for those with a taste for discovery.

 

Event Information

Doors open from 6pm to explore the Museum 

Film starts at 7pm

Image gallery

  • Movie poster for Stanley Kubrick's 2001 A Space Odyssey. Featuring s close up of child's face and space beyond.
  • Wide angle view of the exhibition with introduction panel, space suit and large photo graphics.
  • Two display cases with a large photograph of a module on the moon.
  • Two display cases with a large photograph of man on the moon.
  • A wide view of the gallery with display cases to the sides.
  • A display with sphere screen and display cases around.
  • Back of heads of a group of people sitting watching a large video on display.
  • Wide view of the exhibition space featuring 5 display cases of objects including a space suit.
  • A space suit on display with large photo of a module landing on the moon.
  • A wide view of the exhibition including 2 display cases and large photo on the wall.
  • A spacesuit and display case containing objects on display.

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