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.
All planetarium shows in the Planetarium at The Bishop are included with the price of admission to the Museum.
For our visitors, “something incredible” is discovered right here, beneath our dome. You can be a part of our next great discovery! By donating to the Planetarium, you are ensuring an inspired, informed, and interconnected community for generations to come. Please consider making a gift today.
Show Schedule
Updated 06/01/26. Please note that show times are subject to change without notice.
Tuesday – Thursday Show Schedule
| 11:15am | Ted’s Space Adventure | 20 Minutes |
| 12:15pm | Forward! To the Moon | 25 Minutes |
| 1:15pm | Mars: The Ultimate Voyage | 25 Minutes |
| 2:30pm | Messengers of Time and Space | 30 Minutes |
| 3:30pm | Mysteries of Your Brain | 30 Minutes |
Friday & Saturday Show Schedule
| 11:15am | Ted’s Space Adventure KidSpace (1st Saturday of the Month) |
20 Minutes |
| 12:15pm | Forward! To the Moon | 25 Minutes |
| 1:15pm | Mars: The Ultimate Voyage | 25 Minutes |
| 2:30pm | Eyes on the Sky (Live) | 30 Minutes |
| 3:30pm | Mysteries of Your Brain | 25 Minutes |
Sunday Show Schedule
| 12:45pm | Ted’s Space Adventure | 20 Minutes |
| 1:45pm | Forward! To the Moon | 25 Minutes |
| 3:00pm | Mars: The Ultimate Voyage | 25 Minutes |
| 4:00pm | Mysteries of Your Brain | 25 Minutes |
Show Descriptions
Ted’s Space Adventure
Forward! To the Moon
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!
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
On a nearly two‑year mission to Mars, these challenges become extreme. This animated planetarium production explores what it would take to get astronauts to Mars – and back – safely, highlighting NASA research and training initiatives that are preparing the next generation of explorers for humanity’s journey to the Red Planet!
Eyes on the Sky – LIVE!
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!
Messengers of Time and Space
Step inside the exciting world of modern astronomy, where telescopes race to catch fleeting events across the Universe. Learn how cutting-edge observatories, like the Gemini Observatory, work with sky surveys to track cosmic “time domain events”, from exploding stars to mysterious ripples in spacetime! Sometimes, the Universe speaks in light, but other times it sends hidden messengers: particles, cosmic rays, and gravitational waves. Discover how scientists follow these clues to unlock the secrets of the ever-changing sky!
Mysteries of Your Brain
