Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center

Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center is part of the University of Nevada, Reno and the College of Science.

Open to the public, we offer digital planetarium shows in our dome theater, field trips and educational outreach in Earth and space science, as well as group telescope sessions.

Built in 1963 and originally called the “Fleischmann Atmospherium-Planetarium," we were the first planetarium in the world to project full-dome movies.

Exhibits

Our Exhibits include "Be the Astronaut" simulators, meteorites and Science and Imagination displays. We also have a Smithsonian-curated exhibit on the Human Genome and science fiction displays. On Museum Day, we plan to offer science demos, safe solar telescope viewing of our Sun, and free space-related prizes.

We encourage explorers of all ages to join us on Museum Day -- and throughout the year -- for astronomy and space exploration adventures!

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