This planetarium show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions who has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors.

His confusion about the universe makes viewers think about how the Earth, Moon and Sun work together as a system. Native American stories are used throughout the show to help distinguish between myths and science.

Good for: All ages

Imagine the ultimate space vacation. Discover our solar system through a different set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known Dwarf Planet. Dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda.

Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms at Jupiter. And walk on the surface of Mars. Which destination would you choose? This is the solar system journey for space travelers of all ages.

Good for: All ages

Join Cy, Annie and their dog, Armstrong on a class trip as they journey into space! Explore the Sun, Earth, and Moon with a witty spaceship computer as navigator and guide. Race along the Moon’s surface, collect an asteroid sample and survive a solar storm.

Find new appreciation for the unique beauty of our planet on this exciting adventure!

Good for: Young Elementary grades

Did a six-mile wide space rock slam into the Earth 66 million years ago and wipe out 75 percent of all living species at that time, including the dinosaurs? Cosmic collisions are abundant in our solar system. See the numerous craters on worlds like the moon, Mars, and even distant Pluto. Explore the dinosaur disaster up close. Includes footage from the first iridium layer found in Gubbio, Italy.

Good for: Young Elementary grades and up

Max (the dog) and a young girl named Tori take the first trip to the Moon since the Apollo era. Along the way, the story sets the stage for the more sophisticated science of the “Big Kid Box” sidebars, which cover topics including “Phases of the Moon,” “Wings in Space?,” and “Frisbees and Curve Balls on the Moon” — all thoughtfully explained that grown-ups and children can learn together about science. 

Toward the end, Max and Tori’s trip proves so inspiring to people back on Earth that all the nations of the world come together to build a great Moon colony from which “the beautiful views of Earth from the Moon made everyone realize that we all share a small and precious planet.”

Good for: Young Elementary grades and up

The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut?

Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject ‘Chad’, our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him.

Warning: Includes cartoon violence.

Good for: Elementary grades and up

Enjoy adventures from the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings and privately operated space flights. Be immersed and overwhelmed with this most accurate historic reconstruction of Man’s first steps into space. Who were these Men and Women who took part in these death defying endeavors? Witness their drive, their passion, and their perseverance to explore in Dawn of the Space Age.

Warning: Mentions the death of a space dog.

Good for: Elementary grades and up

Kari Byron from "Crash Test World" and "MythBusters" launches us on a journey beyond the Earth toward a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon.

Good for: Elementary grades and up

From the fiery surface of the sun to icy realms of comets, the universe holds a dazzling display of vast interstellar vistas. Travel to worlds with enormous volcanoes, vast canyons, brilliant rings, and storms large enough to swallow the Earth. This is a classic journey through the solar system and beyond.

Good for: Elementary grades and up

Do you know what an astronomer does? Today’s astronomer is not the lone observer of past centuries. We Are Astronomers reveals the global collaboration, technology and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Narrated by David Tennant

Good for: Elementary grades and up

Connect to the stars and constellations in this great new planetarium show. You’ll also explore the universe and travel the world. Oh, and learn what “pareidolia” means and how to pronounce it! 

Good for: Elementary Grades and up

Journey back in time to explore how the first stargazers experienced the sky above. Your guide is Nashira, a friendly time traveler who has visited Earth many times before.

Witness the very first stargazer making a Moon calendar out of animal bone 30,000 years ago. Discover the ancient pyramids of Giza and their alignment to the skies.

See stunning digital re-creations of the Parthenon, Alexandria Library, Stonehenge and Abu Simbel Temple and be inspired by the first stargazers who laid down the foundations of modern-day astronomy.

Good for: Intermediate/Middle School and up

Join host Apollo Aurora and her science reporters as they explore the brains behind rocket power, gravity on other planets, and even monstrous black holes! 

Robot experts Apple 1-6-8-6 and EGR-1 will also lend a few circuits to explain the force that keeps us humans all grounded. Well, some of the time. 

Defying Gravity, It Is Rocket Science! 

Good for: Intermediate/Middle School and up

Saturn’s rings are one of the most beautiful sights in the solar system. Astronomers have known about these rings for over 400 years, yet they still present many questions. Learn the history of the discovery of Saturn’s rings and see the mysterious features captured by spacecraft that have explored the planet.

Good for grades: Intermediate/Middle School and up

Learn about galaxies, the super massive black holes hiding in the center of these galaxies, and the gravity that holds it all together. 

Good for: Intermediate/Middle School and up

What keeps Galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the Universe? What makes the Universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of the Universe is filled with a mysterious glue: Dark Matter. We know that it is out there. But we have no idea what it is made out of. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery?

Good for: Intermediate/Middle School and up

How do STEM workers, including NASA professionals, cope with stress? Meditation is a powerful tool for maintaining psychological health and resilience. Since the planetarium offers a dark and quiet space for relaxation, it is the perfect place for meditation.

Enjoy a free guided meditation experience from Ball State University with the program "Sunset Meditation." View an amazing sunset as you travel from the Grand Canyon to the North Pole. Then relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights.

Good for: All ages. Due to the peaceful nature of the meditation show we ask that small children or individuals that cannot keep quiet for the 25 minute duration please attend a different show at the Planetarium.

Spooky Space is a great Halloween show for almost all ages.

The show finds space counterparts to Halloween characters. For example:

• Ghosts = Nebulae

• Vampires = Black Holes

• Invisible Man = Invisible Universe

Good for: Young Elementary grades and up

This classic and colorful show explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. It’s an exploration of the astronomical meanings behind seasonal traditions, including the “Star over Bethlehem”.

This presentation traces the history and development of many of the world’s most endearing holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter season. It also takes a look at some of our more light-hearted seasonal traditions.

Good for: All ages