The Planetarium at The Bishop

Explore the Universe in Our Digital Full-Dome Planetarium

The Planetarium at The Bishop is a premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast, serving over 1.5 million visitors since reopening in 2005. Enjoy an immersive experience in our 50-foot full-dome theater with our incredible Digistar 6 software and dual projection system. During your visit, get transported to the farthest reaches of space and experience the wonders of astronomy with a Planetarium Educator. Do you have questions about the sky? Ask our Astronomers.

Entrance to the Planetarium at The Bishop is included with the price of admission to the Museum.

Show Schedule

Updated 02/11/26. Please note that show times are subject to change without notice.

Show Descriptions

Messengers of Time and Space

Duration: 30 Minutes

KidSpace – LIVE!

First Saturday of the Month

Do your little ones love outer space? Are they curious about stars, planets, and galaxies? Do they dream of becoming astronauts or astronomers?

Kidspace is an education program offered in the Planetarium at The Bishop, and it is included with general admission.

Join us for Space Saturdays, the first Saturday of every month, at 11:15 AM for a fun and educational 20-minute live Planetarium show designed especially for curious kids ages 3 to 10.

Each month, KidSpace explores exciting topics in astronomy and space science, such as the Sun, Moon, Earth, solar system, galaxies, black holes, and more. Beginning in January, each session builds on the previous one, helping young learners deepen their understanding of the universe, spark their curiosity, and stretch their scientific thinking.

Before and after the show, children can participate in a hands-on demonstration, lock in the lesson, or meet a Learning Specialist in the Mosaic Backyard Universe for Backyard Science, featuring space-related observations, activities, and demonstrations.

We can’t wait to launch into learning with you!

Duration: 20 Minutes

Stellar Women in Astronomy

Duration: 20 Minutes

Supermassive Black Holes

Duration: 20 Minutes

Eyes on the Sky – LIVE!

Friday & Saturday

Curious about what is shining overhead tonight? Join us for Eyes on the Sky, a live Planetarium show that brings the cosmos a little closer to home.

Included with general admission, this program runs every Friday and Saturday at 2:30 PM in the Planetarium at The Bishop. Designed for curious minds of all ages, Eyes on the Sky is your guided tour of the local night sky, featuring dazzling constellations, legendary cosmic stories, supermoons, meteor showers, bright planets, and breathtaking images from the James Webb Space Telescope, revealing the beauty and mystery of deep space like never before.

Each show is led live by our Planetarium Team, offering a unique chance to ask questions, share stories, and enjoy the one-of-a-kind interactive and entertaining experience.

Whether you are a lifelong stargazer or just beginning your journey through the stars, Eyes on the Sky will leave you inspired, informed, and always looking up.

See you under the stars in the Planetarium!

Duration: 35 Minutes

Dark Side of Light

Doesn’t it feel strange that the naturally dark starry night sky – the one that inspired our ancestors for thousands of years – is now so rare for us that we have to travel to designated areas to see it in its full beauty?

The Dark Side of the Light explains why and how humans destroy our surroundings with light pollution, the impact it has on us and nature as a whole, and what each of us can do about it.

Duration: 20 Minutes

Firefall

Explore how asteroids and comets have shaped the surfaces of planets, including our own.

Duration: 30 Minutes