James S. McDonnell Planetarium

Exploring space

Beautiful building that is modern and clean. Free to public for basic entry. Programs and simulators cost. Attached to the science museum by an enclosed walking bridge over highway. Free parking on th...

Not what was expected

On a recent Mom & Sister trip we were so excited to take our 89 yr old Mom to her first Planetarium experience. We had told her how cool it was to see the stars & planets. Well we were very disappoin...

Do the show

The best part was a show. They aren't free and well worth the money. It was a neat place connected to science center.

Stay for a show!

Very little to see on the Planetarium side, but stay for the Live Sky Constellations show. Get there early and grab a mat, your neck will thank you. Very generous military discount, thank you for ackn...

Different from typical attractions

We have been in the Planetarium building only one time and saw the "constellation" showing. It is a live show with a narrator explaining constellations, planets, stars and space in general. My daughte...