Star-filled fun for space fans
Venture into outer space during the school holidays with a Planetarium experience. Enjoy a tour of the cosmos guided by one of the Planetarium’s experienced astronomers and watch the mysteries of our solar system unravel on the dome-shaped ceiling.
Important notes – please read before booking
- Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the session commencement to register and be seated comfortably.
- For safety reasons, entry after the session has begun and re-entry are not permitted.
- Children aged 3 years and under may attend free of charge, provided they are seated on their carer's lap and do not occupy a separate seat. *This applies to sessions aimed for children up to 8 years of age and daytime sessions only.
- ALL patrons occupying their own seat, including children aged 3 years and under, are required to purchase a ticket.
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult to be admitted into the Planetarium.
- If you are attending with a companion card, please contact the Planetarium via phone or email before booking to ensure seat availability.
- PARKING – if you are parking in the ML6 car park or along University Boulevard, please ensure you pay for your parking upon arrival. A parking meter is located at the front of the materials and minerals building (white building next to the Planetarium).
- NO food and drink is permitted inside the Planetarium.
- The use of mobile phones, electronic devices and photography is prohibited inside the Planetarium.
- Prams are not permitted in the Planetarium.
- Please note: The Planetarium is not suitable for children under 4 years of age. If you do bring younger children, we kindly ask that you seat yourself closer to the door. As a courtesy to other patrons, if your child becomes restless or noisy during the session, we ask that you please exit the Planetarium. We have a foyer area for carers attending with younger siblings.
- EVENING SESSIONS: Please be aware that children (including infants) who do not meet the minimum age requirement will not be admitted into the Planetarium.
