Experience the wonders of the universe right here at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science—or bring the mobile Planetarium Dome to your location! Our dome offers fully immersive, 360° astronomy experiences that make science tangible and memorable for learners of all ages, helping them see, feel, and understand the universe in a way that traditional displays cannot. 
Facilitated On-Site and Off-Site
The dome is available both on- and off-site and is ideal for schools, community groups, youth groups, and for special events. All shows are facilitated by trained NDGTS staff and can be customized for all ages and interests. Shows can be run as stand-alone experiences or added to STEMzones or other workshop bookings for a seamless educational experience.
Your Planetarium Experience
Our dome offers a wide variety of engaging shows designed for different ages and interests. Below are the main categories of available shows, with typical runtimes. A complete list is available upon request and included with booking.
Each rental includes up to four shows, roughly 20 minutes each, for about 1 hour of planetarium time. The dome fits up to 60 young children or 45 adults. For groups exceeding these limits, we can adjust the number of shows or add additional rotation time.
Pricing: Standard rate is $500 per event (includes up to four shows). Additional shows are $50 each.
Available Dome Shows
We offer a wide variety of shows grouped by theme and age. Approximate runtimes are listed below. A complete list of shows is available upon request and included with booking.
Early Learners & Families (Ages 4–12)
- 8+ shows available | 5–35 minutes
- Space adventures, the Moon, solar system exploration
Upper Elementary & Middle School (Grades 4–8 / Ages 9–13)
- 10+ shows available | 15–40 minutes
- Planets, stars, gravity, and introductory astronomy concepts
Middle & High School (Ages 12–18)
- 15+ shows available | 20–55 minutes
- Cosmology, dark matter, exoplanets, and advanced astronomy topics
Specialized & Advanced (Grades 9–Adult / HS+)
- 5+ shows available | 25–55 minutes
- Astrophysics, NASA missions, cutting-edge space research
All Ages / General Interest
- 20+ shows available | 5–50 minutes
- Universe photography, citizen science, climate change, immersive stories
Short Extras / Quick Experiences
- 5+ shows available | 2–10 minutes
- Focused mini-experiences, perfect as add-ons or introductions
Scheduling Your Planetarium Dome Show
- Complete and submit the Planetarium Request Form below and we’ll be in touch soon.
- To confirm your event, initial payment and signed contract are required.
- Full payment is due one week before the event.
Planetarium Request Form