Upcoming Shows at the BYU-Idaho Planetarium
Thursdays | ROM 107 | 7:00 PM | $2.00 at the door
Dark Universe explores this new age of cosmic discovery and reveals the mysteries that have been brought to light so far.
January 9
January 16
January 23
January 30
January 9
January 16
January 23
January 30
See the universe like never before by viewing a spectrum of what was once unseeable.
February 6
February 13
February 20
February 27
February 6
February 13
February 20
February 27
Travel to ancient Egypt to discover how stars influenced Egyptian science and architecture.
March 6
March 13
March 20
March 27
March 6
March 13
March 20
March 27
Uncover how Earth became a living planet in the wake of the solar system’s violent birth.
April 3
April 10 - Closed
April 17 - Closed
April 24
April 3
April 10 - Closed
April 17 - Closed
April 24
Public and Private Show Information
The planetarium, located in the George S. Romney Building (ROM 107), offers opportunities to explore the universe with public and private shows. The planetarium is handicap accessible but will only comfortably accommodate 1-2 wheelchairs at a time.
Thursday Open Public Shows
Tickets go on sale at 6:30 pm at the door on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Planetarium comfortably seats 40 adults. Most shows last about 30 minutes.
Public shows are not available on holidays, finals week, school breaks, and all of August.
If you have a timing conflict, a large group to accommodate, or want to view a specific show, consider scheduling a private show.
Cost
$2.00 per person.
Children ages 5 and under are free with an adult. Some shows may not be appropriate for young children due to loud noise and darkness.
Public shows are not available on holidays, finals week, school breaks, and all of August.
If you have a timing conflict, a large group to accommodate, or want to view a specific show, consider scheduling a private show.
Cost
$2.00 per person.
Children ages 5 and under are free with an adult. Some shows may not be appropriate for young children due to loud noise and darkness.
Private Shows and Reservations
The Planetarium offers private shows for school, scout, family, church, and civic groups. The Planetarium will comfortably seat 40 adults.
Look over the list of planetarium shows to choose one that best fits your group.
Scheduling a Show
Schedule private shows through the Scheduling Office at 208-496-3126. Shows can be reserved at limited times Monday through Friday, excluding Monday and Friday nights.
Shows must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.
Please note that the BYU-Idaho semester schedule affects when showings are available. Showings cannot be scheduled during the first week of the semester. If your showing is booked for a date outside of the current semester, please note you may be asked to reschedule to accommodate BYU-Idaho classes. Please see this link to see upcoming semester start and end dates.
Elementary & Middle Schools
If you are with a school and are interested in bringing your students to the planetarium for a field trip, please use the following form and/or contact the Campus Tours department at (208) 496-3125 or email them at campustours@byui.edu to schedule your trip.
Public Campus Tours Request
Cost
Private showings are $2.00 per person or a minimum of $40 (if your group has less than 20 people)
We offer the following payment options:
Look over the list of planetarium shows to choose one that best fits your group.
Scheduling a Show
Schedule private shows through the Scheduling Office at 208-496-3126. Shows can be reserved at limited times Monday through Friday, excluding Monday and Friday nights.
Shows must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.
Please note that the BYU-Idaho semester schedule affects when showings are available. Showings cannot be scheduled during the first week of the semester. If your showing is booked for a date outside of the current semester, please note you may be asked to reschedule to accommodate BYU-Idaho classes. Please see this link to see upcoming semester start and end dates.
Elementary & Middle Schools
If you are with a school and are interested in bringing your students to the planetarium for a field trip, please use the following form and/or contact the Campus Tours department at (208) 496-3125 or email them at campustours@byui.edu to schedule your trip.
Public Campus Tours Request
Cost
Private showings are $2.00 per person or a minimum of $40 (if your group has less than 20 people)
We offer the following payment options:
- Check: Made out to BYU-Idaho. This method is the quickest/simplest form of payment.
- Cash: You must have exact change, we do not have a cash box and cannot make change.
- Credit or debit cards: Are not handled by our department. At the time of your show, you will be directed to use the CashNet system through the Financial Services Office using a QR code on the receipt. No pre-payments are allowed.