Exoplanets
Planetarium show

Life in the Universe 2D

Discover what aliens might look like and fly to distant worlds in this presenter-led planetarium show for families.

When: 14 Oct 2025 – 13 Dec 2026
Where: Planetarium
Recommended for: Families
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Access considerations

Planetarium show

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Join us in the search for extra-terrestrial life!

Explore Mars and then vote to choose where in the Solar System we visit next.

Investigate what kind of strange alien life might live on exoplanets – alien worlds going around distant stars.

Join your fellow audience members in using our Planetarium technology to create your very own exoplanet. Volunteer to name your new creation.

Vote to choose a real exoplanet to explore. 

This presenter-led show is fully immersive and interactive, not to be missed!

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/ This show is presenter-led and features audience interactions such choosing destinations by applause.

/ Limited wheelchair spaces are available. Please book online alongside your day ticket.

/ A hearing loop is available. Please speak to a member of staff for more details.

Access and support

/ Book planetarium tickets online alongside your day ticket. To add a show to your visit at a later date or to book a free ticket for a personal assistant, foster carer or refugee, please contact our booking team or check availability at front desk on the day.

/ Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your show. We are unable to facilitate late entry.

 

/ A 3D version of this show is also available: Life in the Universe 3D.

 

/ Under 12s need to be accompanied by an adult.

 

/ 0-1s go for free, but you still need to book them a ticket.

 

/ We can't facilitate buggies in the Planetarium. A buggy park is available in the Space Gallery.

 

/ This show lasts for 30 minutes.

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