PLANETARIUM

For an out of this world experience enjoy Edinburgh’s only planetarium, with a 360-degree viewing screen and immersive surround sound.

DAILY PLANETARIUM SCHEDULE

Select the month of your visit below to view times for our Planetarium shows. Shows operate on a first come, first served basis on the day of your visit.

DAILY PLANETARIUM SHOWS

Check the Planetarium Schedule for dates and show times of the Planetarium films below.

Please note that the Planetarium schedule is subject to change, and not all shows below will be available every day. These films are included in your Annual Pass, or bookable as a Planetarium Only ticket.

PRESENTER-LED SHOW: YOU ARE HERE

Recommended Age: 6+

Duration: 30mins

Come with us on a dramatic journey to the very edge of our solar system and back. In real-time we’ll be seeing the boundaries of human exploration and following in the footsteps of some very special space missions.

CAPCOM GO! THE APOLLO STORY

Recommended Age: 5+

Duration: 30mins

Launched 50 years after the first Moon Landing, this film tells the story of the Apollo space programme and what it took to put the first human on the Moon, one of humankind’s greatest achievements.

WHAT'S UP: AI AND THE SKY

Sat 14th February - Sun 31st May

Planetarium Show, February Half-Term

In this presenter-led Planetarium show, we’ll be diving into some of the ways AI is being used to help understand the cosmos.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

PRESENTER-LED SHOWS

Join us for a journey through the universe with our in-house astronomers. In these exclusive shows created by our expert team, you’ll get to see real imagery taken from space, or witness our planet captured by satellites. These stunning visuals are accompanied by a talk from our science experts where you’ll get the chance to hear personalised content and seasonal insights.

DOME FILMS

Experience a cinema like no other with our 360° dome screen right above your head. Learn more about Earth sciences with 30 minute long films on topics ranging from the birth of our universe and the Apollo moon landings, to learning how we can become planet protectors.

BSL INTERPRETATION IN THE PLANETARIUM

Dynamic Earth is proud to be one of the first science centres to offer multiple films and shows with British Sign Language interpretation in our Planetarium programme.

We offer a range of films and shows, including:
CapCom Go! | You Are Here | Don’t Panic! | We Are Stars | We Are Aliens | We Are Guardians

One BSL interpreted screening will be available each day as part of our daily Planetarium schedule. Additional showings can be arranged on request, simply speak to a member of staff when you arrive at the venue, or contact us in advance of your visit.