Entertainment

For over two decades, the Cranbrook planetarium was known for its exciting and innovative Lasera shows. Combining laser images choreographed to music, these shows thrilled countless Cranbrook visitors.

In fall 2011, entertainment programming in the planetarium took the next evolutionary step...immersive, full-color video! Combining the latest 3D rendering techniques with groundbreaking projection technology, audiences of all ages did and will experience a feast for the senses.

Learn more about our current entertainment show, SpacePark360: Lucid Dreaming Edition!

Tickets are required for all programs, either entertainment shows or educational programs, in the planetarium in addition to museum admission. They can be purchased at the museum entrance desk. There is no late seating.

Ticket prices:
Ages two to adult: $5 per program plus museum admission
Institute members: $4 per program
Children under 2: $1 per program

Planetarium Schedule & Shows!

Planetarium programs run Saturday/Sunday with additional programs Friday evenings.

11:30am
(Saturday Only)		 Young Stargazers Sky Journey
12:30pm Natural Selection
(Ages 6 & Up)
1:30pm Michigan Sky Tonight
2:30pm One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
3:30pm
(Saturday Only)		 Wild Ocean
Friday 7:00pm Natural Selection
(Ages 6 & Up)
Friday 8:00pm Michigan Sky Tonight
Friday 9:00pmSpacePark360: Lucid Dreaming Edition


Planetarium programs run Saturday/Sunday with additional programs Friday evenings.

Daily public shows begin June 27 with a limited schedule (12:30, 1:30 and 2:30pm).  Full shows begin July 5, 2011.

11:30am
(not on Sunday)
 Young Stargazers Sky Journey
12:30pm Seven Wonders (Ages 6 & Up)
1:30pm Michigan Sky Tonight
2:30pm One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
3:30pm
(not on Sunday)
 Michigan Sky Tonight (Ages 6 & Up)
Friday 7:00pm Seven Wonders (Ages 6 & Up)
Friday 8:00pm Michigan Sky Tonight
Friday 9:00pmSpacePark360

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These shows are for general admission visitors. School groups and other groups may attend regularly scheduled public astronomy or entertainment shows, but are limited to 35 people per program. Private astronomy or entertainment shows for up to 75 people can be scheduled weekday mornings and afternoons throughout the school year. Further information is available on our For Teachers Web page.

VISITOR'S TIPS
  • Programs begin promptly. We suggest you arrive an hour before showtime. Always leave yourself enough time to park the car, purchase tickets, check your coats and strollers, visit the restrooms, etc.
  • Planetariums are not like movie theaters. Planetariums are too dark to allow audience members to come and go as they please (it is dangerous and disruptive). Latecomers will not be admitted.
  • Visit the restrooms before the program begins. Once the lights go down, visitors can leave, but are not permitted to reenter (see above).
  • Planetariums are great places for kids, but to recreate a nighttime environment the planetarium theater has to be dark. Note that strollers are not permitted.
  • Please turn off cell phones, beepers and other noisy electronic or light emitting devices while inside the theater.
  • Note: food and drink are not permitted in the planetarium.