Public Shows and Events
Tickets for planetarium programs are $9 for Adults, $8 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens, and $7 for children under 12.
Tickets for the Music Shows are $11 for general admission.
Tickets may be purchased online, at the door, or by phone at 207.581.1341.
July
Fridays, July 10, 17, 24, & 31 @ 7:00 pm- Moonbase: The Next Step
Sundays, July 12, 19, & 26 @ 2:00 pm – Earth, Moon, & Sun*
Music Show – Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon Sundays, July 12, 19, & 26 @ 4:00 pm
*This show is designed for younger audiences.
**Monthly Homeschool Show – Open to the General Public as well.
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon: 50 Years in a Heartbeat
Sundays @ 4:00 PM – July 12, 19, 26
Pink Floyd’s iconic album The Dark Side Of The Moon, was originally released in March 1973! With the help of modern technology, dive into the music combining breath-taking views of the solar system and beyond, played out to all 42 minutes of this classic album. A truly immersive and all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat that will transcend reality and take you way beyond!
Enchanted: A Taylor Swift Musical Journey
Sundays @ 4:00 pm – August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. With over 200 million records sold, a shelf full of Grammys, and an army of fans, and is an inspiration for generations. Experience a collection of her biggest hits set to stunning full dome imagery. Blank Space, Love Story, Wildest Dreams, You Belong With Me and many more will delight Swift fans!
Tickets are $11 per person.
Music programs may contain explicit lyrics, and are intended for adult audiences. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.
Special Event
Sounds of the Ocean – Are you ready to take the Dive?
Sounds of the Ocean is an award-winning immersive experience that invites you and your family to the heart of the deep blue sea. In a society burdened with stress, this transformative project offers calm and rest. It is an invitation to forge a deep connection with the enchanting life that dwells beneath the waves. The experience combines sounds of whales & dolphins, original music, immersive visual art and ocean imagery to guide the audience on a mindful underwater odyssey.
Music programs may contain explicit content, and are intended for adult audiences. Parental discretion is advised. All music programs may contain bright flashing lights and fast-moving images, which have been known to trigger seizures with those with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.
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