Summer Matinee Schedule 2026
Beat the heat by watching a cool planetarium show this summer! Join us on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays at 2 PM from July 13 to August 28 for our special matinee shows. Tickets are required for all shows and are $9* for adults, $8* for UMaine students or senior citizens, and $7* for children 12 and younger. The planetarium seats 50 maximum so advanced purchase is recommended.
*Note: These new prices go into effect on July 1st.
Shows with “**” are designed for younger audiences.
July 13 – Magic Treehouse: Space Mission**
July 15 – 3-2-1 Liftoff!**
July 17 – Forward to the Moon
July 20 – Moonbase: The Next Step
July 22 – One World, One Sky, Big Bird’s Adventure**
July 24 – Astronaut
July 27 – Polaris: Mystery of the Polar Night**
July 29 – H2O: Cosmic States of Water**
July 31 – VAST: A Cosmic Journey Through Space and Time
August 3 – SPARK: The Universe in Us
August 5 – Arora: Tales of the Northern Lights
August 7 – Lucia: Secret of Shooting Stars**
August 10 – Mars 1001
August 12 – Worlds Beyond Earth
August 14 – Magic Treehouse: Space Mission**
August 17 – The Great Solar System Adventure**
August 19- Little Eve: Stories of Planet Earth**
August 21 – Universe Through All The Senses
August 24 – To Space and Back
August 26 – Secrets of Gravity**
August 28 – Messengers of Time and Space