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 week’s feature: Close Encounters Of The Third Kind

A landmark sci-fi film directed by Steven Spielberg that tells the story of an ordinary man whose life is upended after a mysterious UFO encounter, drawing him—and others who’ve experienced strange visions—into a breathtaking quest that culminates in humanity’s first awe-inspiring contact with extraterrestrial life.

Film Rating: PG

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

Arrive from 4pm
Film begins promptly at 4:30pm in our Planetarium on Level 3

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