Events

Laser Queen was inspired by these Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, and combines their biggest hit songs with intense laser programming for one heck of a show.

As a bonus to this the special event, all ticket holders will be able to visit our Science Exhibits throughout the evening, open from 6:00 to 10:00PM. Explore our vast and fascinating universe through two floors of exhibits covering marine life, planetary science, insects, and more! Special music and lighting effects will be present in the exhibit halls during these special laser light music nights.

Recommended for general audiences.
Themes: Hits by Queen
Style: Laser light music show

Please note: Guests are free to sing along to the music in this show! Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. With over 200 million records sold, a shelf full of Grammys, and an army of fans, Taylor Swift is an inspiration for generations. Laser Taylor Swift takes her biggest hits and brings them to life in dazzling laser light. If you can’t score tickets to her concert, Laser Taylor Swift is the next best thing.

As a bonus to this the special event, all ticket holders will be able to visit our Science Exhibits throughout the evening, open from 6:00 to 10:00PM. Explore our vast and fascinating universe through two floors of exhibits covering marine life, planetary science, insects, and more! Special music and lighting effects will be present in the exhibit halls during these special laser light music nights.

Runtime: 55 minutes

Discounts and passes do not apply for special events.

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This is our "classic" night sky show, but not like you remember it! Take a relaxing look at the night sky as one of our skilled "Console Captains" gives you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in the night sky. This live show is never the same and there is always a surprise in store.

Recommended for general audiences.
Themes: Stars, planets, constellations, mythology
Style: Live presentation

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

Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known Dwarf Planet. Dive down the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Feel the lightning storms at Jupiter. And walk on the surface of Mars. Which destination would you choose? This is the solar system journey for space travelers of all ages.

Recommended for younger audiences.
Themes: Planets, planet features
Style: Fulldome animated film followed by star talk

Where do they come from? Where do they go? How do we find them? Is there one on Earth's Horizon? What was Einstein's connection to them? Black Holes takes you on a fully immersive journey thought one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a black hole.

Recommended for general audiences.
Themes: Black holes, astrophysics, stars, supernovae
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. 

Come see why parents and kids alike rave about birthday parties at Flandrau. Check us out for your child’s next birthday party for a fun and educational celebration!

Choose your birthday time slot, as well as your birthday room, on the next page!