The Planetarium
Immerse yourself in the wonders of space and join one of our presenters in a journey of discovery in At-Bristol’s Planetarium!
Enjoy stunning vistas of the night sky, find out how to spot seasonal constellations and discover awe-inspiring science behind the stars.
We have 3 different Planetarium shows:
- Seasonal Night Sky show suitable for school groups Key Stage 2 and above and familes with children aged 5 and over
- Little Stars for under fives and their families
- Space Stories for Key Stage 1 school groups
Book a seat for the Planetarium* when you buy your tickets.
Planetarium show times vary throughout the day, times will be confirmed through the booking process online or by telephone: 0845 345 3344
Seasonal Night Sky shows
Take a trip to the stars beneath an immersive domed screen in
At-Bristol's very own planetarium.
Sit back and enjoy our presenter-led star show and discover coloured stars, giant planets and how to navigate your way through space. Have you ever wondered how stars are made or how to find the constellations in the night sky?
Suitable for all ages over 5; free with a ticket to At-Bristol.
Little Stars - NEW!
Get star struck in our brand new Planetarium show Little Stars, especially for under fives.
Join a member of the At-Bristol team as they lead you through a story that will take you away from this world and introduce younger adventurers to the wonders of the night sky.
Suitable for under fives and their families; free with a ticket to At-Bristol.
Space Stories
Join Ernest the Bear as he sets out to visit the moon and discovers the planets and stars. Space stories is a multi-sensory, interactive Planetarium school show specially designed for KS1 and SEN (special education needs) groups.
Night Sky guides
Keep up to date with what you can see in the night sky with our monthly guide.
Download the guides to find out more about each month’s stars, planets and latest space news…
More information
Find out more about dates for the Seasonal Night Sky Shows or Little Stars in our what’s on calendar.
Planetarium shows are supported by BBC sky at night magazine
*Please note, Planetarium seats are subject to availability
Science Fact
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