About Planetarium Weekend Shows

Step inside our Planetarium and join us for one of our planetarium shows.

We have three different shows running every day at the weekends. The show schedule is shown below.

Planetarium shows cost £3.95 per person per show* (£3 for members), in addition to Thinktank's admission price.

Pre-booking available online as an add-on activity when you purchase your admission tickets.

Weekend planetarium shows

Seasonal Stars: Autumn

A show about easy-to-see objects in this season's sky; includes how to find the North Star and how to find some of the seasonal constellations.

This includes the 10min show*: Big Questions: Astrobiology+ (All ages, automated, Duration 10min)
Come on a journey to answer some of the biggest questions in the universe. How did Earth develop a habitable environment? Where did life come from? Could life exist elsewhere? Discover how the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has shaped our understanding of planetary formation and the existence of life on Earth

Total show length 20min, suitable for all ages.

Show times:
11am, 12.15pm, 1.45pm, 4pm*

The Great Bear

Storytelling under the stars, hear a story from North America as to why the Great Bear lives in the sky. (Ideal for young families.)

Show length 17 min, ideal for young families

Show times
11.30pm, 3.15pm

Audio Universe

This is a planetarium show, but unlike traditional shows the soundtrack takes the lead role.

All of the objects in space are represented with rich sounds as well as with incredible visuals. The audience can listen to the stars appear and hear the planets orbit around their heads. Audio Universe: Tour of the Solar System is an immersive experience that can be enjoyed irrespective of level of vision.

Show length 35min, suitable for all ages

Show times:
1pm, 2.30pm