a matched trio of images of the central region of our Milky Way galaxy. Full of reds, yellows and blues.

Planetarium Nights (16+)

Get ready to travel to distant worlds in your very own night-time tour of the known universe in the UK's most advanced Planetarium.

Planetarium Nights will return in Autumn 2026... Tickets on sale soon.

Looking for a unique date night or party activity, or just a fun Thursday night with friends?

Our evening presenter-led planetarium shows for adults are back this Autumn!

Catch our seasonal stargazing show The Story of Stars and discover famous constellations, experience the life story of stars, fly into a black hole, and witness the fate of our own Sun!  

Or if you want some more in depth science, check our revamped show ‘Light from Afar’. You’ll discover how astronomers capture the light from distant objects with advanced telescopes and Investigate how that light is used to calculate the scale of the cosmos and to find alien worlds.

Before the show, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy the exhibits in the Space Gallery.