Events

Come experience a tradition that's entertained fans for generations.

Based on Pink Floyd's 1973 album of humanitarian, political and philosophical empathy, "Dark Side of the Moon" is one of the most starling and bizarre laser light shows of all time!

Recommended for adult audiences.
Style: Laser Light Music show by AVI.
Runtime: 45 minutes.

Tickets are $15 per person and include:

Laser light music show in the planetarium
Science exhibit admission and evening activities

From Darkness to Light: Understanding the Moon’s Dark Side -

Join Professor Steve Kortenkamp, Ph.D., in the Eos Planetarium Theater to explore the realities, misconceptions, myths, and metaphors surrounding the dark side of Earth's natural satellite, the Moon. Sit back and enjoy visual aids on the planetarium dome complemented by a collection of 3D-printed tactile models of the moon's surface. These models will be passed through the audience to help individuals and the visually impaired engage with the lunar surfaces found on the dark side of the moon.

Steve Kortenkamp is an Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Arizona's Lunar & Planetary Laboratory.

Tickets are $15 per person and include:

Live lecture in the planetarium
Special evening admission to all science exhibits

Science Exhibit Admission Included - 6:00 to 10:00PM

Visit our science exhibits throughout the evening to learn about planetary science, marine biology, geology, and more. The exhibit halls will be decked out in special lighting and music during this event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon album release.

Tickets are non-refundable. For questions, please call us at 520-621-4516.

Discounts, passes, and member discounts do not apply for special events.

The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about this journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today’s grandest telescopes, we invite you to experience From Earth to the Universe.

Recommended for general audiences.
Themes: Astronomy, Planets 
Style: Fulldome film followed by live star talk

The Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium inspires visitors of all ages with the wonders of science. Located on the University of Arizona campus, Flandrau offers hands-on science exhibits about science topics from earth to space, and more.