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The Planetarium

Kids having fun in the Planetarium

Immerse yourself in the wonders of space and join one of our presenters in a journey of discovery in At-Bristol’s Planetarium!

Enjoy stunning vistas of the night sky, find out how to spot seasonal constellations and discover awe-inspiring science behind the stars.

We have 3 different Planetarium shows:

Seasonal Night Sky show suitable for school groups Key Stage 2 and above and familes with children aged 5 and over
Little Stars for under fives and their families
Space Stories for Key Stage 1 school groups

Book a seat for the Planetarium* when you buy your tickets.

Planetarium show times vary throughout the day, times will be confirmed through the booking process online or by telephone: 0845 345 3344

Seasonal Night Sky shows

Take a trip to the stars beneath an immersive domed screen in
At-Bristol's very own planetarium.

Sit back and enjoy our presenter-led star show and discover coloured stars, giant planets and how to navigate your way through space. Have you ever wondered how stars are made or how to find the constellations in the night sky?

Suitable for all ages over 5; free with a ticket to At-Bristol.

Little Stars - NEW!

Get star struck in our brand new Planetarium show Little Stars, especially for under fives.

Join a member of the At-Bristol team as they lead you through a story that will take you away from this world and introduce younger adventurers to the wonders of the night sky.

Suitable for under fives and their families; free with a ticket to At-Bristol.

There is limited capacity for this show please book a seat for the Little Stars Planetarium show when you buy your tickets online or on arrival.

Space Stories

Join Ernest the Bear as he sets out to visit the moon and discovers the planets and stars. Space stories is a multi-sensory, interactive Planetarium school show specially designed for Reception, KS1 and SEN (special education needs) groups.