Saturday, January 31 at 4:30 and 6:30pm

Enjoy live music by a special consort of musicians from the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra set to unique immersive animation in the planetarium’s Dome360 Theater. This one-of-a-kind experience features a string quintet led by Gregg Powell, Principal Bassist and Personnel Manager for the Symphony. This exclusive event plays one day only with performances at 4:30 and 6:30pm. Due to the nature of the live performance in a small venue, the experience is not recommended for children under 12. Because of limited seating, pre-reservation is suggested.

Note: Planetarium gift certificates, passes, coupons or any other discounts cannot be used for this show.

Fridays, September 19 - November 21 at 2pm

“Spark” is about our deep connection not just to Earth, but to stars millions of light years away—and billions of years in the past. Start your journey by soaring over a stunning Sierra Nevada waterfall, and then blast off across space and time to discover the celestial origins of the elements we all have in common. Along the way, you’ll enter the core of a giant star just before it implodes, experience the quiet demise of a star like the Sun, and see how colliding stars seed the Universe with the building blocks of life.  Narrated by Diego Luna.
 

 

Saturdays in November at 2pm

The vastness of our planet’s oceans guards unimaginable secrets. One of its most precious is Kaluoka’hina, the enchanted reef whose magic protects it against humans finding it. Kaluoka’hina’s colorful inhabitants have thus always lived in peace… until the volcano erupts, and the spell is broken. Now it’s up to the young sawfish Jake and his paranoid pal Shorty to restore the magic of Kaluoka’hina and save their reef.
 

Saturdays, September 13 - November 15 at 3:30pm

Journey from the depths of the Pacific Ocean into the far reaches of space on a quest to find something that changes everything...signs of life, somewhere else in the universe. This immersive voyage takes audiences from the surface of Mars and the icy moons of Jupiter to the extreme lava fields of Hawaii and thermal vents deep beneath the sea. In these harsh environments, astrobiologists look for clues to how life takes hold. The Search for Life will make you re-examine such fundamental questions as: Where did we come from? How did we get here? Are we alone? Narrated by Malcom McDowell.

Thursdays, November 6 - 20 at 2pm

Dubbed 'inland seas' by early European explorers, the Great Lakes have some of the most spectacular wilderness scenery on Earth, and a fifth of all the planet's fresh water. The waters pass by towering cliffs dotted with early Native American pictographs, caribou and moose grazing on the shores, over giant prehistoric sturgeon lurking among thousands of shipwrecks and past nearly 40 million people who live along the more than 10,000 miles of coastline.

Saturdays, November 22 - December 20 at 3:30pm

The coldest and darkest of seasons holds some of the warmest and brightest celebrations of the year. This presentation traces the history and development of many of the world's most endearing holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter season.  The show also recounts the historical religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of the winter solstice.  Season of Light is visually rich, culturally inclusive, musically satisfying, and the perfect program for the end of the year.  Narrated by Charles Kuralt.
 

 

Saturdays in November & December at 7pm
Not showing December 27

Two hundred miles north of the Arctic Circle, near the jagged tips of Norway's crown, the Sun does not set for weeks on end during the summer months, and the midnight sun bounces off fields of midsummer snow. This Dome360 film features the Sami People of northern Scandinavia as they follow the reindeer migrations, much like their ancestors. A total of 10 filming expeditions and 105 days were made to the Arctic to capture the northern lights, the Sami and their reindeer, dog sledding and the beautiful Arctic scenery.
 

Thursdays, December 4 - 18 at 2pm

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. Narrated by Mark Hamill.
 

 

Fridays and Saturdays at 2pm in December
Not Showing December 26 & 27

This entertaining show features classic and modern holiday music set to thematic scenery and artistic animation. Songs include “Frosty the Snowman,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Winter Wonderland” and many more. The program is a fun experience for audiences of all ages, especially families.