Adelaide Planetarium

Adelaide Planetarium Open to the Public - SCHEDULED SESSION TIMES ONLY. School, Scout, groups or birthdays - by bookings only. ALL ENQUIRIES AND MESSAGES VIA EMAIL ONLY.

The Adelaide Planetarium will take you on an immersive journey through space. Stars and Constellations come alive during our visually stunning night sky presentations and incredible fulldome movies. Located at the University of South Australia's Mawson Lakes Campus, on Level 2 of Building P, the Planetarium projects a simulation of the night sky onto the 8-metre domed ceiling. One of our highly ex

perienced astronomers will guide you on a fascinating tour of constellations, ,stars and planets of the starry sky visible from the Southern Hemisphere. The celestial experience is done in specially designed chairs, enabling you to recline and gaze upwards in comfort. We have sessions suitable for ages 4 and up, perfect for school excursions and groups. We can also tailor special sessions for OSHC groups and birthdays. The Adelaide Planetarium is a fun and educational experience, a place to learn about the stars, solar system and our place in the universe. Built in 1972, the Planetarium is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2022.

☄️Comet C/2025 R3 PANSTARRS appears in the southern hemisphere evening sky after its recent closest approach to the Sun....
29/04/2026

☄️Comet C/2025 R3 PANSTARRS appears in the southern hemisphere evening sky after its recent closest approach to the Sun. It is expected to be visible to the naked eye from late April through early May then quickly fade. Look for it in the west after sunset. Binoculars are recommended to follow it for the first half of May. Smartphone photos are worth trying. C/2025 R3 is visitor from the distant Oort Cloud in a 160,000 year orbit.

Rain, wind or shine—we’ve got your plans covered 🌌Join us this Saturday in the Planetarium, where the stars are always s...
28/04/2026

Rain, wind or shine—we’ve got your plans covered 🌌

Join us this Saturday in the Planetarium, where the stars are always shining and the universe is waiting to be explored.

Bring the family along for a magical, immersive experience that will spark curiosity and imagination.

📅 Saturday 2nd May
🕚 11am & 2pm

🎟️ Bookings essential
https://adelaide.edu.au/partners-and-community/museums-and-galleries/adelaide-planetarium/saturday-sessions/

Adelaide University
Children's University Australasia
Adelaide Planetarium

🚀✨ School Holidays Just Got Cosmic! ✨🚀We’re into the second week of the school holidays and there’s still time to blast ...
20/04/2026

🚀✨ School Holidays Just Got Cosmic! ✨🚀

We’re into the second week of the school holidays and there’s still time to blast off on an unforgettable space adventure! 🌌

🌟 Sessions available for ages 4+
🪐 90-minute sessions for ages 8+
🌙 PLUS: Evening sessions for older kids and adults ready to dive deeper into the universe

From dazzling stars to epic journeys through space, it’s an experience that’s truly out of this world.

🎟 Don’t miss your chance to explore the cosmos these holidays — book your spot now!

https://adelaide.edu.au/partners-and-community/museums-and-galleries/adelaide-planetarium/school-holiday-programs/

Adelaide University
Children's University Australasia

Looking for something to do with older kids who love all things space—or a unique night out for adults? 🚀Join our evenin...
14/04/2026

Looking for something to do with older kids who love all things space—or a unique night out for adults? 🚀

Join our evening session:
✨ The Birth, Life and Death of Our Star
📅 17 & 23 April
🕢 7:30pm

Don’t miss this special experience—book now!

From a cloud of cosmic dust to the brilliant engine of life on Earth, our Sun has a remarkable story. Like all stars, it has a beginning and an end. In this captivating planetarium session, we journey through the Sun’s incredible history and onto its future. Discover the Sun's siblings that also formed in that vast cloud of gas and dust, explore the powerful nuclear reactions that make it shine, and see what the distant future holds as it swells into a red giant before fading into a stellar remnant.

Through stunning visuals and immersive storytelling, uncover how the life cycle of our nearest star has shaped the solar system—and how its fate will transform it. Join us under the dome to experience the past, present and far-future of our magnificent star.

https://adelaide.edu.au/partners-and-community/museums-and-galleries/adelaide-planetarium/school-holiday-programs/

School holidays are here 🪐Take a journey into outer space with an unforgettable Planetarium experience 🚀Starting Thursda...
13/04/2026

School holidays are here 🪐
Take a journey into outer space with an unforgettable Planetarium experience 🚀

Starting Thursday 16 April:
✨ 60 min – Planetarium Experience with a fulldome movie
✨ 90 min – A Journey Through the Solar System
✨ 90 min NEW – The Birth, Life and Death of Our Star (2 nights only: 17 & 23 April)

Don’t miss out—book now!
https://adelaide.edu.au/partners-and-community/museums-and-galleries/adelaide-planetarium/school-holiday-programs/

Saturday sessions:
18th April - 11am, 1pm & 3pm
2nd May - 11am & 2pm
https://adelaide.edu.au/partners-and-community/museums-and-galleries/adelaide-planetarium/saturday-sessions/

2nd May - 7.30pm - Our Magnificent Moon (sellout at the Adelaide Fringe)
https://adelaide.edu.au/partners-and-community/museums-and-galleries/adelaide-planetarium/courses/

01/04/2026

Godspeed Artemis.
After almost 54 years NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration is heading back to the Moon.
This 10 day mission will test the Orion capsule.
Next stop: Mars.
Watch it live and follow for the latest updates. 🚀

💫The countdown is on....1st April tomorrow💫We’re thrilled to announce that public sessions are officially returning to t...
31/03/2026

💫The countdown is on....1st April tomorrow💫
We’re thrilled to announce that public sessions are officially returning to the Planetarium 🚀✨

✨What's coming up:
🌠16 - 24 April - School Holiday Program
🌟17 & 23 April - *NEW* The Birth, Life and Death of our Star
🪐18 April, 2 & 16 May - Saturday Sessions
🌔2 May - Our Magnificent Moon (Adelaide Fringe sell-out)
🌋16 May - Volcanoes of the Solar

Whether you're a space enthusiast or just looking for an out-of-this-world experience, there’s something for everyone 🌌

For further information and bookings please visit our website
https://adelaideuni.edu.au/partners-and-community/museums-and-galleries/adelaide-planetarium/upcoming-sessions-and-courses/

Children's University Australasia
Kids In Adelaide
Discover Salisbury
City of Salisbury, SA, Australia

Address

Building P, Mawson Lakes
Adelaide, SA
5095

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Adelaide Planetarium posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Adelaide Planetarium:

Shortcuts

Share

Category