Public Shows & Events

Programs this Week

Tickets for planetarium programs are $7 for Adults, $6 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens, and $5 for children under 12. Click here to view our calendar.

Tickets may be purchased at the door, online, or by phone at 207.581.1341.

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Upcoming Monthly Schedule

March

Fridays @ 7:00 PM – Mayan Archeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe

Sundays @ 2:00 PM – Lucia: The Secret of Shooting Stars*

Music ShowsPrince: Purple Rain Planetarium
Sundays @ 4:00 PM

Tuesday, March 11 @ 10:00 AM – Polaris: Mystery of the Polar Night**

April

Fridays @ 7:00 PM – VAST: A Cosmic Journey through Space and Time

Sundays @ 2:00 PM – Bébé Symphonique*

Music Show – Space Opera
Sundays @ 4:00 PM

Tuesday, April 8 @ 10:00 AM – Secret of the Cardboard Rocket**

K – 12 Break Week

Weekdays at 2:00 PM

Monday, April 21 – 3-2-1 Liftoff!*

Tuesday, April 22 – Tycho to the Moon*

Wednesday, April 23 – Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons*

Thursday, February 20 – Worlds Beyond Earth

Friday, February 21 – Earth, Moon, and Sun*

*This show is designed for younger audiences.
**Monthly Homeschool Show – Open to the General Public as well.

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Donations help secure the future of the Jordan Planetarium and observatory here at the University of Maine. They assist in acquiring new programming, keeping our technology up to date, and providing numerous astronomy and science opportunities for students of all ages and the general public.

Donations to the astronomy center can be made here.