Como Planetarium

Looking for some indoor family fun options? The Como Planetarium is a great idea for your family’s next excursion. It’s located in St. Paul and offers some great shows – the kind that are educational, but disguised as fun!

The Planetarium offers shows to the public on select Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings during the school year. It’s strongly recommended that you purchase tickets in advance, as each show only seats 55 people. Tickets are $8/person and free for ages 3 and under.

Upcoming shows include:

DINO SOARS! CHANGE OVER TIME – Saturday, March 21 at 9:30 am and Saturday, May 16 at 9:30 am
Did you know dinosaurs are still around today? It’s true—birds are living dinosaurs! Join Malkia, a museum paleontologist, on a dino-mite adventure to uncover how these prehistoric giants changed over time and became the feathered friends we see today!

ONE WORLD, ONE SKY: BIG BIRD’S ADVENTURE – Saturday, March 21 at 10:30 am; Saturday, April 18 at 9:30 am; Saturday, May 9 at 9:30 am and 10:30 am
Join Big Bird and Elmo on a trip to the moon with their friend Hu Hu Zhu! Learn about our night sky and where to find planets, constellations, and other unique astronomical events! This program is for younger audiences.

LIVING WORLDS – THE SEARCH BEGINS! – Saturday, March 21 at 11:30 am; Tuesday, March 24 at 6 pm and 7 pm
The fingerprints of life are visible even from many light-years away. Living Worlds brings you on a journey across the world and over billions of years to examine life as an essential quality of our home planet. Consider how a deeper understanding of our own planet can aid in the search for life across the cosmos. Film is for general audiences.

HABITAT EARTH & MINNESOTA SKIES! – Tuesday, April 14 at 6 pm and 7 pm; Saturday, April 18 at 10:30 am
Explore kelp forests below the ocean’s surface, observe tiny organisms under the forest floor’s tallest trees, and journey to new heights to witness the intersection between humans and our planet! Conclude with a planetarium tour of the cosmos as seen from Minnesota.

DEEP SPACE – Tuesday, May 5 at 6 pm and 7 pm; Saturday, May 16 at 10:30 am
From Earth to the Universe showcases breathtaking view from world-class telescopes on Earth and in space. Discover the birthplace of stars, galaxies, and supernovas, and learn how to use constellations to locate faint objects in the night sky. Weather permitting, we’ll have telescope set up to observe our own Minnesota sky.

SEEING SUMMER SKIES – Tuesday, June 2 at 6 pm and 7 pm
Summer skies come alive with meteor showers and the changing paths of Venus and Jupiter, all under our planetarium dome. Celebrate the Sun as we explore its energy and influence with the film Seeing! A Photon’s Journey Across Space, Time, and Mind, narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson.

A little more about the Planetarium:

Como Planetarium is a 55-seat planetarium that specializes in educational experiences. We have been in operation since 1975 and we operate both our ‘classic’ star ball and an updated system. We are located in Como Elementary School (we are not located in Como Park…nearby…but not in). Our state-of-the-art system provides the opportunity for visitors to take virtual trips though the solar system, as well as enjoy quality film productions on our 30 ft. diameter screen.