Tickets: $3 adults, $2 students & seniors 65 & older, plus museum admission. Children 3 and younger admitted free.

All programs are subject to change. While we make every effort to present the shows as listed on our website and in our activities calendar, equipment issues may prevent their presentation, and we may be forced to substitute shows. If you're planning to see a certain show, we recommend that you call our Reception Desk at 704/866-6908 to confirm presentation status. We apologize in advance for any problems our substitution policy may present.

The Winter Sky Show

Saturdays & Sundays, 3 pm

Winter provides us with the best sky viewing of the year. Enjoy up-to-the-minute news from the world of space exploration along with a classic night sky presentation suitable for all ages.

BIG

January - February only

Saturdays & Sundays, 11 am & 2 pm

Tuesdays - Fridays, 3:30 pm

Experience how "BIG" the universe really is. Narrated by Sir Richard Attenborough, BIG takes a quirky and imaginative look at the size and scale of our universe. With a light-hearted story telling style and fantastic graphics, BIG brings a really big subject down to earth. A National Space Center Production, this program is provided by generous support of the First Gaston Foundation.

Legends of the Night Sky: Orion

January - February

Saturdays, 1 pm

Second and fourth Tuesday of the month 7 pm Admission is free

Greek mythology will never seem the same once you take this fun-filled and imaginative look at the stories and legends about Orion, the great hunter of the winter sky. This program is an ideal show for family audiences and younger viewers. Legends of the Night Sky: Orion is brought to you by support from the First Gaston Foundation.