Upcoming Public Shows

Spring Schedule now available

All Imaginarium shows, with the exception of our Led Zeppelin musical show, contain a live sky segment in addition to the feature show. Shows run approximately 1 hour in length.

Trailers and full show descriptions can be found by clicking on show's title below.

We have added a second showing of Magic Tree House Space Mission at 8pm on Friday, May 24th. Reservations are full for the 7pm show.

Due to popular demand, we have added the following additional Led Zeppelin shows to our schedule:
Wednesday, May 29th at 7 & 8pm
Wedensday, June 26th at 8pm

Reservations are available for the May and 8pm June shows. All other shows are fully reserved at this time. A limited number of walkup tickets will be availabe for purchase at the box office the evening of the show. The box office opens a half hour prior to the start of the show.

Magic Tree House Space Mission
Friday, February 22nd at 7pm
Friday, May 24th at 7 & 8pm

Family Show

This family show is based on the popular children's Magic Tree House® books.

In Magic Tree House® Space Mission, a mysterious “M” sends the intrepid Jack and Annie on a fun-filled journey to discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel and more. Aligned with early elementary information skills learning objectives, this beautifully-produced show is a winner with Magic Tree House® fans of all ages and school audiences alike.

Suitable for all audiences

Led Zeppelin
Wednesday,February 27th at 7& 8pm
Wednesday, April 24th at 7 & 8 pm
Wednesday, May 29th at 7 & 8pm
Wednesday, June 26th at 7& 8pm

Even after 35 years of laser shows, "Led Zeppelin" remains one of the most popular music shows ever preformed in planetariums. Now see what the Clark Planetarium Productions has done with it for the fulldome arena!

Zeppelin fans of all ages are welcome.

This Led Zeppelin musical experience does not contain the Imaginarium's usual live sky presentation.

Length: ~ 1 hour

Tales of the May Skies
Friday, June 14th at 7pm

Tales of the Maya Skies immerses Imaginarium audiences in the world of the ancient Maya — a culture connected to the Universe through science, art and mythology. Rendered with the power of fulldome digital technology and three dimensional graphics, this premier Imaginarium show recreates the splendor of Maya architecture and astronomy.

Rediscover the treasures of this advanced civilization whose sophisticated mathematics predicted eclipses, forecast seasonal change and formulated a calendar of extraordinary precision. Tales of the Maya Skies will transport you back to the beauty of Chichen Itza, Mexico, the “seventh wonder of the modern world.”

Suitable for all audiences.

Stargazing
Wednesday, February 13 at 7pm
Wednesday, March 13 -canceled
Wednesday, April 10at 7pm
Wednesday, May 8 at 7pm
Wednesay, June 12 at 7pm

Join us for this live star show held on the second Wednesday of every month.  Find out what stars, planets and moon phase you can see in the sky tonight.  Learn how to identify the constellations and listen to mythological stories about them.  Get the update on current celestial happenings, such as meteor showers and eclipses.  Come every month to discover how the sky changes over the course of a year.

Suitable for general audiences

Runtime: approximately 1 hour

Perfect Little Planet
Friday, March 22 at 7& 8pm
Friday, June 28 at 7pm

Family Show

Imagine the ultimate space vacation! Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known Dwarf Planet. Dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms of Jupiter. And walk on the surface of Mars. Which destination would you choose? A solar system journey for space travelers of all ages.

Suitable for audiences of all ages

Earth, Moon and Sun
Friday, January 25th at 7pm
Friday, April 26th at 7pm

Family Show

Earth, Moon and Sun is a fulldome Imaginarium show that explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, who has a razor sharp wit, but is a bit confused about what he sees in the sky. Join this fast-paced and fun-filled show as it explores the wonders of lunar phases, sunrises and sunsets, eclipses, space travel to our Moon and other puzzles. Native American stories are told throughout the show to help distinguish between myths and science.

Suitable for children in grades K-6 —though audiences of all ages can appreciate learning the basic science behind these myths.

Maunakea Between Earth and Sky
Friday, January 11th at 7pm
Friday, March 8th at 7pm

Maunakea Between Earth and Sky is the signature show of the 'Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo. The Imaginarium is excited to present the fulldome show for the first time to Oahu audiences.

Explore connections between Hawaiian culture and Maunakea astronomy. Become immersed in the story of Pele and Poli`ahu and the creation of the Hawaiian Islands. Gaze into the night sky, past planets, galaxies and swirling nebula—back to the beginning of the universe—and fly through an observatory atop Maunakea.

Suitable for general audiences.

Stars
Friday, April 12th at 7pm

Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the Universe. Journey to the farthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of STARS.

Suitable for general audiences

Two Small Pieces of Glass
Friday, May 10 at 7pm

While attending a local star party, two teenage students learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the Universe. Their conversation with a local female astronomer enlightens them on the history of the telescope and the discoveries these wonderful tools have made. The students see how telescopes work and how the largest observatories in the world use these instruments to explore the mysteries of the universe.

Suitable for general audiences