Planetarium Nights: Colossal Cosmos 3D

Are you ready to open your mind to the incredibly large and impossibly distant?

Looking for a unique date night or fun a Thursday evening with friends? Our highly anticipated Planetarium Nights has returned!

Wander into the giant silver ball for your very own evening tour of the known universe in the Uk’s most advanced Planetarium.

Whether you are an amateur astronomer or completely new to stargazing, you'll be able to escape the everyday and leave inspired to discover the night sky for yourself. You can grab yourself a drink from our bar for added motion sensations and enjoy the exhibits in our Space Gallery beforehand. We're kicking off the season with Colossal Cosmos.

When

26 Sep - 24 Oct

Where

Planetarium

Who for

Recommended 16+. Suitable for adults

Show times:

Sept 26th: 7pm or 8:30pm

Oct 10th: 7pm or 8:30pm

Oct 24th: 7pm or 8:30pm

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Colossal Cosmos 3D:

Fly through the rings of Saturn, explore constellations, and spot a “shooting star” as we investigate the incredibly large and the impossibly distant and ask – are we really as small as we seem in comparison? 

This October: 

  • Fly through the rings of the gas giant, Saturn and uncover a hidden world  
  • Discover constellations of stars including Aquila the Eagle and Lyra the Harp
  • Enjoy a spectacular meteor shower
  • See how the Earth compares to gigantic stars, planets and even the Milky Way Galaxy! 
  • Discover the summer night sky as it appears above Bristol

This awe-inspiring show combines knowledgeable presenters with the most advanced Planetarium system in the UK to create a truly astounding experience.

Investigate the science of astronomy and find answers to questions you’ve always wanted to ask.

Plan your visit:

  • Shows are 1 hour long.
  • Entry can be found at the doors behind the giant silver ball.
  • Pre-show drinks will be available from the bar in the space gallery beforehand.
  • Doors and bar open 30mins before the start of the show.
  • Please arrive at least 15mins before your show starts.
  • Recommended 16+