Planetarium shows for schools

The Melbourne Planetarium at Scienceworks features a 16m domed ceiling, reclining seats, a 7.1 surround sound system and a full-dome video projection system. The result is spectacular colour and movement like never before, creating a unique immersive environment and awe-inspiring astronomical experience.

Students will experience a fulldome experience in reclining seats and learn about astronomy and space science in a memorable, inspiring, and unique program that can’t be replicated in a classroom.

Melbourne Planetarium shows are curriculum-aligned and entertaining for a wide range of learners, with school programs suitable for students across year levels from K - 12. Each show explores a different facet of the space sciences curriculum in depth and with stunning visuals for students to conceptualise concepts.

Each show runs for 40–45 minutes, has a capacity for up to 150 students, and includes a live presentation of the night sky and the major astronomical objects that can be seen that night. The information presented in these sessions allows anyone to go into their backyard at night and experience the joys of astronomy.