Planetarium Nights
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- General information
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Adults 18+ only
Check schedule below
Includes free Grazeland entry* - Tickets
The Melbourne Planetarium reawakens after hours for adults only with a stellar line-up of fulldome film screenings.
There are two screenings a night, join us for one or both.
The 7:30pm session focuses on astronomy and may feature What’s in the Sky Tonight (WITST), a presenter-led tour through the night sky. The 9pm session features a fulldome art film offering an immersive voyage into unseen worlds. So, whether you are into science or art, or both, we've got you covered.
Enjoy a drink from the bar in planetary surroundings.
Plus, as a little added bonus, why not catch dinner and a show? *Show your ticket at the door at Grazeland on the day of your session and enter Grazeland for free!
April Program
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In Big Astronomy, journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert – remote, extreme regions that happen to have the perfect conditions for astronomical research. Along the way, you’ll meet an inspiring cast of astronomers, engineers, technicians and support staff who keep these mega-machines running.
Plus What’s in the Sky Tonight (WITST), a presenter-led tour through the night sky.
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-22.7°c (38 min)
Alone in Greenland, electronic music producer Molécule captures the sounds of Arctic to compose his next piece. Inspired by this adventure, -22.7°C. The full Dome Experience allows the spectators to live the experience of Molecule’s music creation.
The amazing landscape of the Far North becomes a living organism, and surrounding the audience makes the experience more direct and realistic. Sounds punch a hole through the veneer of reality and take us to an unprecedented degree, deep beneath the ice and up into the firmament, to feel the caress of the Northern Lights.
Waiting Far Away (11 min)
Follow the footsteps of a cosmic traveler as he shares about his explorations. His wandering has taken him deep among intergalactic space and now he is lost, unable to find his way back home. The vast beauty is hidden and waiting.
May Program
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Explore our solar system in the search for the most precious resource – water!
The Earth stands alone as the only planet in the solar system covered with vast oceans of water, but water can be found in many places other than Earth if you know where to look.
Launch off planet Earth for a tour of our solar system in search of water. Visit the giant ice mountains on Pluto, sail through jets of salty water erupting from Saturn’s tiny moon Enceladus and plunge into dark shadowy craters on scorching hot Mercury. This hunt for water will take you across the solar system to explore unexpected places.
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Pink Floyd’s iconic album ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’, originally released in March 1973, is now in its 5th decade, and what more fitting a place to celebrate it and experience it than in a Planetarium, through the music set to visuals. With the help of modern technology, the band has embraced the idea of a show that combines breathtaking views of the solar system and beyond, played out to 42 minutes of The Dark Side Of The Moon in surround sound. NSC Creative have led the visual production efforts, working closely with Pink Floyd’s long-time creative collaborator Aubrey Powell from Hipgnosis.
Each song has a different theme; some futuristically looking forward and some a retro acknowledgement to Pink Floyd’s visual history, all relating to a time and space experience, embracing up-to-the-minute technology that only a Planetarium can offer. A truly immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat that will transcend reality and take you way beyond the realms of 2D experience.
Accessibility
We can assist with any access requirements you may have for this program, please contact our team on 13 11 02 or email us at [email protected] to discuss how we can support your Museum visit.
