Planetarium Shows

Current Showings

Dark

Showing until July 31st
Tuesday – Friday at 3:00 pm
Saturday at Noon & 3:00 pm

The search for Dark Matter is the most pressing astrophysical problem of our time – the solution to which will help us understand why the Universe is as it is, where it came from, and how it has evolved over billions of years – the unimaginable depths of deep time, of which a human life is but a flickering instant. In this instant, we can grasp its immensity and, through science, we can attempt to understand it.

Join us in the Hurst Planetarium to explore this invisible glue that holds the universe together. Using immersive simulations, calculated with the world’s fastest supercomputers along with a touch of humanity, we’ll bring you to the forefront of contemporary astronomy for this 80% missing piece of the Universe.

It sounds like science fiction, but it’s not. It is the real stuff… real data seen for the first time.

Duration: 20 minutes

In-Person Private Shows

Date & Time By Request

Look no further for a unique personalized experience through time and space. The Hurst Planetarium is available for private shows for your family, friends, club or classroom. We can show you the night sky from any place and time on Earth, travel throughout the solar system, or visit the edge of the observable universe! A Hurst Planetarium show is perfect for a one-of-a-kind family event, classroom program, special date night, anniversary gift, and more!

  • Reservations for Private Shows must be made 2 weeks in advance.
  • Private Show availability varies based on our Public Show schedule and other special events.
  • The latest start time for a Private Show is 6:00 pm.

E-mail us at NatashaL@ellasharp.org for details, availability and pricing.