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

February

Fridays @ 7:00 PM – Chemistry of Life: The Invisible Inside

Sundays @ 2:00 PM – The Secrets of Gravity*

Music Show – Pink Floyd’s The Wall
Sundays @ 4:00 PM

Tuesday, February 11 @ 10:00 AM – One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure**

Friday, February 14 @ 8:30 PM – Cosmic Love: A Stellar Valentine’s Day Musical Experience

K – 12 Break Week

Weekdays at 2:00 PM

Monday, February 17 – Magic Tree House: Space Mission*

Tuesday, February 18 – The Stellars: Mission Green*

Wednesday, February 19 – Legends of the Night Sky: Orion*

Thursday, February 20 – Lucia: The Secret of Shooting Stars*

Friday, February 21 – Life of Trees*

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**

*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.