Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core.
Alan is a hamster scientist who lives in a junkyard. He tries to fit in with the local community of rats, but nobody takes him seriously. One day, Alan hears a crash. In his garden, he finds a crater with a damaged robot inside. How did the robot get here? Alan fixes the robot and learns that he fell from a spaceship hovering above Earth. And the ship takes off tomorrow. Time is of the essence! That is the beginning of Alan's great adventure. Will he manage to get the robot back to his friends in time? 3-2-1 Liftoff! is an adventurous animated film about the courage and wit it takes to get to space and back.
Deep beneath the earth's crust, scientists have found an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not only the origin and evolution of life on Earth but its possible existence throughout the Universe.
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure.
Discover the wonders of our Sun. Its incredible energy has supported life on earth for millennia but is now threatening our technology and way of life. Travel to the distant future to discover our Sun’s connection to the universe’s cosmic cycle of life and death.
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is creating the most detailed map of our nearby universe. Installed on the Mayall telescope on Kitt Peak in Southern Arizona, DESI's 5000 independently operated robots can measure the light from thousands of galaxies at once. Join us as we explore the science, instrument, and people behind this global endeavor. Recommended for general audiences.
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure.
An award-winning series of seven immersive shorts sharing diverse cultural sky stories—from Greek Orion and Navajo Thunderbird to Hawaiian wayfinding and Indian observatories—celebrating how humanity across time finds patterns and tools under our one sky.
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events.
Discover the secrets of our Sun—our closest star and the engine of life on Earth. With stunning fulldome visuals and powerful storytelling, this immersive show reveals the Sun’s turbulent surface and timeless influence on our world.
Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to mysterious cosmic rays—with stunning visuals and stories.
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure.
Extreme Weather takes you to the front lines of our planet’s most intense natural forces—from melting glaciers and massive tornadoes to raging wildfires. Stunning visuals and expert insight reveal how climate change fuels these powerful, interconnected events.
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not only the origin and evolution of life on Earth but its possible existence throughout the Universe.
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders.
The Wall is best considered as a continual story rather than a collection of individual songs. It tells the tale of a rock star named Pink and his downward spiral into madness. All ticket holders will be able to visit our Science Exhibits throughout the evening, open until 9:00PM.
Based on Pink Floyd’s 1973 album of humanitarian, political and philosophical empathy, Dark Side of the Moon is one of the most startling and bizarre laser light shows of all time! All ticket holders will be able to visit our Science Exhibits throughout the evening, open until 9:00PM.
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core.
Alan is a hamster scientist who lives in a junkyard. He tries to fit in with the local community of rats, but nobody takes him seriously. One day, Alan hears a crash. In his garden, he finds a crater with a damaged robot inside. How did the robot get here? Alan fixes the robot and learns that he fell from a spaceship hovering above Earth. And the ship takes off tomorrow. Time is of the essence! That is the beginning of Alan's great adventure. Will he manage to get the robot back to his friends in time? 3-2-1 Liftoff! is an adventurous animated film about the courage and wit it takes to get to space and back.
Deep beneath the earth's crust, scientists have found an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not only the origin and evolution of life on Earth but its possible existence throughout the Universe.
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure.
Experience a laser light show set to KPop music with a demon hunter theme.
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core.
Alan is a hamster scientist who lives in a junkyard. He tries to fit in with the local community of rats, but nobody takes him seriously. One day, Alan hears a crash. In his garden, he finds a crater with a damaged robot inside. How did the robot get here? Alan fixes the robot and learns that he fell from a spaceship hovering above Earth. And the ship takes off tomorrow. Time is of the essence! That is the beginning of Alan's great adventure. Will he manage to get the robot back to his friends in time? 3-2-1 Liftoff! is an adventurous animated film about the courage and wit it takes to get to space and back.
Deep beneath the earth's crust, scientists have found an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not only the origin and evolution of life on Earth but its possible existence throughout the Universe.
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events.
Discover the wonders of our Sun. Its incredible energy has supported life on earth for millennia but is now threatening our technology and way of life. Travel to the distant future to discover our Sun’s connection to the universe’s cosmic cycle of life and death.
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is creating the most detailed map of our nearby universe. Installed on the Mayall telescope on Kitt Peak in Southern Arizona, DESI's 5000 independently operated robots can measure the light from thousands of galaxies at once. Join us as we explore the science, instrument, and people behind this global endeavor. Recommended for general audiences.
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure.
An award-winning series of seven immersive shorts sharing diverse cultural sky stories—from Greek Orion and Navajo Thunderbird to Hawaiian wayfinding and Indian observatories—celebrating how humanity across time finds patterns and tools under our one sky.
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders.
Discover the secrets of our Sun—our closest star and the engine of life on Earth. With stunning fulldome visuals and powerful storytelling, this immersive show reveals the Sun’s turbulent surface and timeless influence on our world.
Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to mysterious cosmic rays—with stunning visuals and stories.
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure.
Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals the hidden wonders all around us—too fast, too slow, or too small for the naked eye. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science uncover a mind-blowing world you’ve never seen before.
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not only the origin and evolution of life on Earth but its possible existence throughout the Universe.
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders.
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core.
Alan is a hamster scientist who lives in a junkyard. He tries to fit in with the local community of rats, but nobody takes him seriously. One day, Alan hears a crash. In his garden, he finds a crater with a damaged robot inside. How did the robot get here? Alan fixes the robot and learns that he fell from a spaceship hovering above Earth. And the ship takes off tomorrow. Time is of the essence! That is the beginning of Alan's great adventure. Will he manage to get the robot back to his friends in time? 3-2-1 Liftoff! is an adventurous animated film about the courage and wit it takes to get to space and back.
Deep beneath the earth's crust, scientists have found an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not only the origin and evolution of life on Earth but its possible existence throughout the Universe.
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure.
Join Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium on June 20 for our exciting Science at Sunset event, featuring the science behind the film Project Hail Mary. Enjoy an in-depth discussion with three University of Arizona experts, astronomer Steve Kortenkamp, exoplanet researcher Brittany Miles, and astrobiologist Sukrit Ranjan, as they examine what’s scientifically possible, what’s pure fiction, and what may fall somewhere in between. Participants will also have full access to science exhibits and other themed experiences throughout the evening.
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core.
Discover the wonders of our Sun. Its incredible energy has supported life on earth for millennia but is now threatening our technology and way of life. Travel to the distant future to discover our Sun’s connection to the universe’s cosmic cycle of life and death.
Discover the secrets of our Sun—our closest star and the engine of life on Earth. With stunning fulldome visuals and powerful storytelling, this immersive show reveals the Sun’s turbulent surface and timeless influence on our world.
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders.
Discover the wonders of our Sun. Its incredible energy has supported life on earth for millennia but is now threatening our technology and way of life. Travel to the distant future to discover our Sun’s connection to the universe’s cosmic cycle of life and death.
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is creating the most detailed map of our nearby universe. Installed on the Mayall telescope on Kitt Peak in Southern Arizona, DESI's 5000 independently operated robots can measure the light from thousands of galaxies at once. Join us as we explore the science, instrument, and people behind this global endeavor. Recommended for general audiences.
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure.
The Loft Cinema joins forces with Bookmans to present SILVER SCREEN READING CLUB, a new series celebrating the dynamic duo of great literature and great cinema with big screen presentations of classic films based on beloved novels!
An award-winning series of seven immersive shorts sharing diverse cultural sky stories—from Greek Orion and Navajo Thunderbird to Hawaiian wayfinding and Indian observatories—celebrating how humanity across time finds patterns and tools under our one sky.
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders.
Discover the secrets of our Sun—our closest star and the engine of life on Earth. With stunning fulldome visuals and powerful storytelling, this immersive show reveals the Sun’s turbulent surface and timeless influence on our world.
Messengers of Time and Space takes you on a thrilling journey through the dynamic universe. Discover how cutting-edge observatories like Gemini and Rubin capture real-time cosmic events—from exploding stars to mysterious cosmic rays—with stunning visuals and stories.
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure.
Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals the hidden wonders all around us—too fast, too slow, or too small for the naked eye. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science uncover a mind-blowing world you’ve never seen before.
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not only the origin and evolution of life on Earth but its possible existence throughout the Universe.
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders.
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core.
Alan is a hamster scientist who lives in a junkyard. He tries to fit in with the local community of rats, but nobody takes him seriously. One day, Alan hears a crash. In his garden, he finds a crater with a damaged robot inside. How did the robot get here? Alan fixes the robot and learns that he fell from a spaceship hovering above Earth. And the ship takes off tomorrow. Time is of the essence! That is the beginning of Alan's great adventure. Will he manage to get the robot back to his friends in time? 3-2-1 Liftoff! is an adventurous animated film about the courage and wit it takes to get to space and back.
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not only the origin and evolution of life on Earth but its possible existence throughout the Universe.
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure.
Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core.
Alan is a hamster scientist who lives in a junkyard. He tries to fit in with the local community of rats, but nobody takes him seriously. One day, Alan hears a crash. In his garden, he finds a crater with a damaged robot inside. How did the robot get here? Alan fixes the robot and learns that he fell from a spaceship hovering above Earth. And the ship takes off tomorrow. Time is of the essence! That is the beginning of Alan's great adventure. Will he manage to get the robot back to his friends in time? 3-2-1 Liftoff! is an adventurous animated film about the courage and wit it takes to get to space and back.
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not only the origin and evolution of life on Earth but its possible existence throughout the Universe.
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders.
Narrated by George Takei, this planetarium show explores comets, asteroids, and their powerful impacts on Earth. Journey through time and space to see how these ancient objects shaped our planet—and what we’re learning from them now..
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not only the origin and evolution of life on Earth but its possible existence throughout the Universe.
Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way on this cosmic adventure.
Laser ABBA is high-energy fun, featuring vibrant laser projections set to the iconic music of the Swedish supergroup ABBA. Experience timeless hits like "Dancing Queen," "Mamma Mia," and "SOS" in a kaleidoscope of color and light.
"Laser Movie Magic" brings favorite songs from popular Disney films and reimagines them using vibrant laser light. Experience favorite hits in an entirely new way, pulling from soundtracks of The Lion King, Star Wars, Encanto, Frozen, Moana and many more.
"Laser KPop Demon Hunters" is an exciting laser show featuring the biggest hits from your favorite idols. Join us for an epic showdown for control of the honmoon, where you'll hear award-winning songs like "Takedown," "Your Idol," and "Golden"!
The definitive film exploring the life and art of the legendary Frida Kahlo, featuring exciting new material from the curators of the blockbuster 2026 transatlantic exhibition from Tate Modern and MFA Huston, Frida Kahlo: The Making of an Icon! Presented by Exhibition on Screen.
Everyone’s favorite feline film fiesta is back! Join us at The Loft Cinema for the all-new edition of CatVideoFest, featuring a purr-fectly hilarious collection of kooky kitty videos on the big screen, and help us raise money for local cats in need!
Everyone’s favorite feline film fiesta is back! Join us at The Loft Cinema for the all-new edition of CatVideoFest, featuring a purr-fectly hilarious collection of kooky kitty videos on the big screen, and help us raise money for local cats in need!
Everyone’s favorite feline film fiesta is back! Join us at The Loft Cinema for the all-new edition of CatVideoFest, featuring a purr-fectly hilarious collection of kooky kitty videos on the big screen, and help us raise money for local cats in need!
Everyone’s favorite feline film fiesta is back! Join us at The Loft Cinema for the all-new edition of CatVideoFest, featuring a purr-fectly hilarious collection of kooky kitty videos on the big screen, and help us raise money for local cats in need!
Laser ABBA is high-energy fun, featuring vibrant laser projections set to the iconic music of the Swedish supergroup ABBA. Experience timeless hits like "Dancing Queen," "Mamma Mia," and "SOS" in a kaleidoscope of color and light.
Experience vivid laser light imagery paired with your favorite musical artists! All tickets include science exhibit access.
Experience vivid laser light imagery paired with your favorite musical artists! All tickets include science exhibit access.
The Loft Cinema joins forces with Bookmans to present SILVER SCREEN READING CLUB, a new series celebrating the dynamic duo of great literature and great cinema with big screen presentations of classic films based on beloved novels!