About Cinema Under The stars: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

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

This week’s feature: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Mere seconds before the Earth is to be demolished by an alien construction crew, journeyman Arthur Dent is swept off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher penning a new edition of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."

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.

Please note: Doors will close at the start of the screening. Late admission will not be permitted to avoid disruption.

Access to the Planetarium is from Level 0, the Main Entrance of the Thinktank Science Museum.