Departure 2061
45 minutes
Ages 8+
Original illustrations, graphics, and video, produced at the Museum’s planetarium, take us on a space journey half a century in the future. Before departure via orbital shuttle, we’ll get the details of the journey, and get the lowdown on the realities ofspace travel. What challenges do humans face as we step beyond Earth? What dangers must be overcome? Are there places we will never see in person? The destination will be a secret until takeoff - and may surprise you. Ages 8+.eparture 2061

The Planets
40 minutes
Ages 10 and up
With spectacular digital video and up-to-date information, you'll witness the formation of the Solar System, take a tour of the Sun's family of worlds, and uncover the varied worlds that circle suns beyond our own. Narrated by Kate Mulgrew, star of Star Trek: Voyager. Produced by the Southeastern Planetarium Association.

Ocean of Air, Ocean of Space
40 minutes
Ages 8 and up
It’s a blanket which keeps us from freezing, a shield which keeps us from burning up, a carrier of water and energy, and is constantly flowing like the sea. What is it? It’s the Earth’s atmosphere, of course! Explore the “invisible miracle” of the air we breathe and the remarkable planet whose life it sustains. An original production of the Andrus Planetarium.

The Friendly Stars
35 minutes
Ages 4-7
You can introduce your child to the heavens above with The Friendly Stars, a show made just for our youngest skywatchers. They’ll chat with our sun, Sol, sing along with the stars, and use their imagination to make pictures from clouds and stars. Produced by the Bays Mountain Planetarium and McSpadden Animation Productions.

Daughter of the Stars
35 minutes
Ages 6 and up
Sit around the fire on a clear, starry night and listen to Native American stories of creation and adventure in the legendary past. Follow the saga of Waupee, the White Hawk, learn the origin of Indian Summer, and tremble in the presence of the Great Bear. Produced by the Andrus Planetarium in collaboration with the South Florida Museum.

El Cielo en La Noche
40 minutes
Ages 8 and up
Desde el condado de Westchester sin las abundantes luces de la ciudad, te invitamos a que juntos hagamos un viaje y exploremos las maravillas de los cielos en la noche. Con un maestro del planetario en el tímon del proyector Zeiss, te presentaremos las maravillas del universo. Narrando en Español, te mostraremos los diversos puntos culminantes para cada estación del año. An original production of the Andrus Planetarium.

Solar System Safari
35 minutes
Ages 6 - 10
Stretch the limits of exploration with Danger Dave, your space safari guide! Meet those varied and funny characters — the planets — as you visit ten worlds from Neptune to Saturn, Jupiter to Mercury, and other objects in the Solar System in this space adventure. Produced by the Public Museum, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Light-Years from Andromeda
35 minutes
Ages 8 and up
A star in the Andromeda Galaxy casts its glow into space. As the light speeds towards Earth on a journey lasting nearly two and a half million years, follow the story of life on Earth over the same time
span, and learn the secrets that light may reveal. Narrated by Michael Dorn of Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Produced by Loch Ness Productions

River Through Time
40 minutes
Ages 9 and up
Where the Hudson now flows, mountains as high as the Himalaya rose and fell, volcanic eruptions split the Earth, immense glaciers bulldozed the land before them, and flat, swampy plains were host to gliding lizards. Explore the eras from the beginning of the Earth to the present day as we ride the river of time. An original production of the Andrus Planetarium.

Lunar Odyssey
40 minutes
Ages 10 & up
Take a flight around the Moon from the comfort of your seat in the Andrus Planetarium. Throughout the trip, experts in lunar mythology, history, science, and astronomy take you on a guided tour of the awesome beauty and mysteries of Earth’s nearest neighbor in space. Produced by the Adventure Science Center’s Sudekum Planetarium.

Holiday Rocket
40 minutes
Ages 6 and up
Join Mike, Tilda, and their spacefaring great-uncle Stan on a holiday journey like no other! They travel the Solar System of 2056, where diverse human settlements hold on to traditions of hope, light, and generosity while braving the new frontier.
Offered during the November/December holiday season. An original production of the Andrus Planetarium.

Bad Astronomy
40 minutes
Ages 8 and up
Were the Apollo missions to the Moon actually a hoax? Have aliens ever landed on Earth? Can you tell your future by the stars? Join Phil Plait, the Bad Astronomer, as he takes a critical look at popular myths and misconceptions about astronomy. Produced by the Detroit Science Center’s Dassault Systemes Planetarium.

The Sky Tonight
55 minutes
Ages 8 and up
Take a live tour of the heavens as seen from our area – but without the city lights! A planetarium lecturer introduces you to the night’s constellations, planets, and other spectacular features of the night sky. An original production of the Andrus Planetarium.