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Star PartyOn the second Saturday of every month, the Museum offers public observations at the Museum's Palmer Observatory. These Star Parties are hosted by members of the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit, who provide telescopes and their expert knowledge of the night sky. Star Parties are held in conjunction with Evening Exclusive planetarium shows.

* Next Star Parties
Saturday, September 8
Saturday, October 13
Saturday, November 10
Saturday, December 8
From 7:30 to 10:00 PM

Star Party Admission:
Members FREE; Non-members $2/adult and $1/child

EVENING EXCLUSIVE PLANETARIUM SHOW SCHEDULE

Tales of the Maya Skies

Tales of the Maya Skies is a full-dome digital show that immerses the audience into the Maya astronomy, art and culture through a custom score and visuals. It inspires and educates through its description of the Maya's accurate astronomical achievements and how astronomy connected them to the Universe.

Saturday, September 8
Saturday, October 13
Saturday, November 10
7:30 PM and 8:30 PM

Tickets are required for Evening Exclusive presentations and are available at the Planetarium door.
Members $3/person; Non-members $6/person.

 

Santa's Starry Ride

Join us on a journey through space and time as we travel with Santa around the world. You'll see the stars from Santa's home at the North Pole and then fly away on his sleigh to other exotic locations. Who can say what wonders you'll witness along the way!

Saturday, December 8
7:30 PM and at 8:30 PM

Tickets are required for Evening Exclusive presentations and are available at the Planetarium door.
Members $3/person; Non-members $6/person.