Public Shows (for Individuals)
Dates: Wednesdays and some Saturdays
Time: Two Wednesday evening showings, and Saturday mornings/afternoons
Cost: $8.85+HST (total is $10). For July and August 2024 only, please note that reservations will be made through SuperSaaS, and payments will be made IN CASH at the door on arrival to your show. We do not have any electronic payment system at the door; the closest ATMs are in MUSC and JHE.
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A Creepy Cosmos
Public Shows (for individuals)
Jul 31, 2024
7:00PM to 8:00PM
A Creepy Cosmos
Public Shows (for individuals)
Jul 31, 2024
8:15PM to 9:15PM
Introductory Astronomy for Kids - Galaxies
Public Shows (for individuals)
Aug 7, 2024
5:45PM to 6:45PM
Introductory Astronomy for Kids - Galaxies
Public Shows (for individuals)
Aug 7, 2024
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Introductory Astronomy for Kids - Solar System
Public Shows (for individuals)
Aug 14, 2024
5:45PM to 6:45PM
Introductory Astronomy for Kids - Solar System
Public Shows (for individuals)
Aug 14, 2024
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Asteroids, Comets, and the Edge of the Solar System
Public Shows (for individuals)
Aug 21, 2024
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Asteroids, Comets, and the Edge of the Solar System
Public Shows (for individuals)
Aug 21, 2024
8:15PM to 9:15PM
Introductory Astronomy for Kids – Galaxies
Public Shows (for individuals)
Aug 24, 2024
2:00PM to 3:00PM
Introductory Astronomy for Kids – Galaxies
Public Shows (for individuals)
Aug 24, 2024
3:15PM to 4:15PM
Introductory Astronomy for Kids – Constellations
Public Shows (for individuals)
Aug 28, 2024
5:45PM to 6:45PM
Introductory Astronomy for Kids – Constellations
Public Shows (for individuals)
Aug 28, 2024
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Private Shows (for Groups)
Dates: Flexible (including weekends)
Times: 9am—8pm Monday — Friday; 11am—7pm Saturday and Sunday
Cost: $150+HST (total is $169.50) from 2024 January 1st; payable at the time of the show (in the exact amount of cash or via cheque made payable to “McMaster Planetarium”); receipt issued at time of payment.
Cancellation policy: Cancellations made less than 12 hours prior to a booking will still be charged for the show, otherwise you may cancel without fee.
The planetarium seats a maximum of 35 people and space for 1 wheel chair. Bookings must be made two weeks in advance by emailing planetarium@mcmaster.ca or calling 905-525-9140 ext. 27777. We welcome a variety of different groups, for example (the following is not an exhaustive list) school groups, community groups, guides/scouts/brownies/cubs/etc., birthday parties, wedding proposals, anniversaries, and other special events.
Other Shows
The planetarium is also available for certain university classes. Please contact us for more details: planetarium@mcmaster.ca or ext. 27777