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Star Lore (Planetarium Show)

sat19aug3:00 pmStar Lore (Planetarium Show)

Event Details

Star Lore Planetarium show in the Roger B. Chaffee Planetarium

Many cultures across the globe and throughout history have looked to the stars as a source of inspiration and storytelling. Explore the star lore of the ancient Greeks, the Ojibwe Native American tribe, and the ancient Chinese and learn about how these cultures used storytelling as a way to entertain, teach survival and values, and understand the natural and spiritual world.

This is a live show presented by planetarium staff. Visitors are encouraged to interact and ask questions during the show. It is customized for each specific age range.

30 minutes
All ages

Planetarium Pricing:

Member – $2 per person

Combined with GRPM admission – $4 per person

Planetarium Only – $5 per person

Children 2 and younger are free, and tickets are required. 

Showtimes are subject to change. Click here to see the full schedule of planetarium shows.


The Chaffee Planetarium upgrade was made possible through the generous support of the Wege Foundation. Additional support for the upgrade was received from the Cook Foundation, Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Frey Foundation, Baldwin Foundation, Rockford Construction Company, Inc., David DeBruyn, and American Seating. Thank you!​

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