Public Shows (for Individuals)
| Dates | Wednesdays and some Saturdays |
| Times | 19:00 on Wednesdays (additional times for some shows) Mornings and/or afternoons for Saturdays |
| Cost | $10 (i.e., $8.85+HST) |
| How | Please see the links via individual shows below |
Purchase Your Tickets
Introductory Astronomy for Kids - Solar System
Public Shows (for individuals)
May 6, 2026
5:45PM to 6:45PM
Introductory Astronomy for Kids - Solar System
Public Shows (for individuals)
May 6, 2026
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Onekwá:tara – the Seven Dancers of the Pleiades
Public Shows (for individuals)
May 13, 2026
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Moon Madness - SOLD OUT
Public Shows (for individuals)
May 20, 2026
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Introductory Astronomy for Kids - Solar System
Public Shows (for individuals)
May 23, 2026
10:00AM to 11:00AM
Introductory Astronomy for Kids - Solar System
Public Shows (for individuals)
May 23, 2026
11:15AM to 12:15PM
A Voyage Between Worlds - SOLD OUT
Public Shows (for individuals)
May 27, 2026
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Introductory Astronomy for Kids - Galaxies
Public Shows (for individuals)
Jun 3, 2026
5:45PM to 6:45PM
Introductory Astronomy for Kids - Galaxies
Public Shows (for individuals)
Jun 3, 2026
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Any ETs Phoning Home? The Search for Alien Life
Public Shows (for individuals)
Jun 10, 2026
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Astronomy in the Middle East
Public Shows (for individuals)
Jun 17, 2026
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Introductory Astronomy for Kids – Constellations
Public Shows (for individuals)
Jun 20, 2026
11:15AM to 12:15PM
Introductory Astronomy for Kids – Constellations
Public Shows (for individuals)
Jun 20, 2026
10:00AM to 11:00AM
Highlights of the James Webb Space Telescope
Public Shows (for individuals)
Jun 24, 2026
7:00PM to 8:00PM
A Solar System Symphony
Public Shows (for individuals)
Jul 8, 2026
7:00PM to 8:00PM
That's Where It Happens
Public Shows (for individuals)
Jul 15, 2026
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Introductory Astronomy for Kids - Galaxies
Public Shows (for individuals)
Jul 18, 2026
3:15PM to 4:15PM
Introductory Astronomy for Kids - Galaxies
Public Shows (for individuals)
Jul 18, 2026
2:00PM to 3:00PM
Discovering Mars: A Journey of Robotic Exploration
Public Shows (for individuals)
Jul 22, 2026
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Through the Eyes of Cosmic Explorers
Public Shows (for individuals)
Jul 29, 2026
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Introductory Astronomy for Kids – Constellations
Public Shows (for individuals)
Aug 5, 2026
5:45PM to 6:45PM
Introductory Astronomy for Kids – Constellations
Public Shows (for individuals)
Aug 5, 2026
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Revolutions in Western Astronomy
Public Shows (for individuals)
Aug 12, 2026
7:00PM to 8:00PM
The Celestial Bear: The Six Nations’ Night Sky
Public Shows (for individuals)
Aug 19, 2026
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Introductory Astronomy for Kids - Solar System
Public Shows (for individuals)
Aug 22, 2026
2:00PM to 3:00PM
Introductory Astronomy for Kids - Solar System
Public Shows (for individuals)
Aug 22, 2026
3:15PM to 4:15PM
Worshipped, Feared, Understood: The Sun
Public Shows (for individuals)
Aug 26, 2026
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Private Shows (for Groups)
| Dates | Flexible (including weekends) |
| Times | 09:00-20:00, Monday-Friday 11:00-19:00, Saturday-Sunday |
| Cost | $226.00 (i.e., $200+HST) 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 24 hours prior to a booking may still be charged for the show; otherwise, you may cancel without a fee. |
| How to book | Bookings must be made two weeks in advance by emailing planetarium@mcmaster.ca or calling 905-525-9140 ext. 27777. The planetarium seats a maximum of 35 people and space for 1 wheel chair. 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