Step into our Thinktank Planetarium for a cinema-style screening. Unwind and enjoy a specially selected space-themed film in a setting designed to inspire curiosity and wonder.

This month's feature: Arrival
Linguist Louise Banks leads a team of investigators when gigantic spaceships touch down around the world. As nations teeter on the verge of global war, Banks and her crew must find a way to communicate with the extraterrestrial visitors.

Film Rating: 12

Before the screening:
Make sure to explore The 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
• 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 7pm to explore the Museum

Film starts at 7.30pm

Pre-booking essential as places are limited.

This film was not made to be projected in a full-dome format, but we will be using our big cinema screen inside the dome.