Tanya Hill sits on a seat in the Scienceworks Planetarium.

Discover the Night Sky

What
18+ EVENT
When
General information
Doors open at 7pm
Tickets
Adult $35
Concession $33
Member $30

Discover the wonders of the universe with astronomer Dr Tanya Hill.

Explore a feature of Melbourne’s night sky each month, stargaze through telescopes*, put your questions forward for a lively Q&A and catch up on the latest astronomical news. Be prepared to discover a grand appreciation for the awe-inspiring cosmos that we live in. The Planetarium’s galaxy bar will open from 7pm, serving drinks and light snacks.

Come along each month and explore a new element of our universe:

2025 Program

  • 31 July – Discover the Heart of the Milky Way
  • 28 August – September’s Lunar Eclipse
  • 25 September – Saturn Returns: A Closer Look at the Ringed Planet
  • 30 October – Mission to the Moon: A Guide to Lunar Exploration and Future Travel
  • 27 November – A Tour of the Night Sky’s Brightest Stars

*weather permitting

Audience members at the Planetarium are seated and looking up at the full dome
Audience in the Melbourne Planetarium

Accessibility

Please view our accessibility page for general information. Contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your visit.

A social story for this experience can be found on our Autism Friendly Museum webpage.

Schedule

  • June 2025

  • Su
  • Mo
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