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Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center
Seasonal Stargazing
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Larry: Cat in Space
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The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
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Live SkyTonight Star Talk
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Pink Floyd’s The Wall
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Ride Around The World
SkyDome 8/70™ film
With cutting-edge cinematography, this Academy Award-nominated film is a remarkable treat for the eyes, eliciting oohs and aahs from anyone who loves the sea. Explore exciting marine imagery — from heavy-surf Coast Guard drills off the coast of Oregon to jellyfish in Palau to humpback whales in the North Atlantic — in this documentary about protecting the wild beauty and diversity of our “world ocean.”
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Extreme Planets
A full-dome digital show
Join the imaginative quest for other planets in this tour of extreme environments, from molten landscapes to planets with multiple suns. The film’s surround-sound mix is by George Lucas’ Skywalker Sound!
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Dinosaurs Alive!
SkyDome 8/70™ film
Learn from renowned paleontologists and see an amazing feat of film wizardry, narrated by Michael Douglas, as scientifically accurate computer animation brings dinosaurs to life — in a BIG way!
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Extreme Planets
A full-dome digital show
From the outer reaches of space to the majesty of our own galaxy, the latest 3-D technology reveals the awesome power and provocative secrets of the universe.
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FREE Exhibits
Our museum contains changing hands-on interactive displays, as well as permanent exhibits including large-scale rotating Earth and moon globes, a black hole demonstrator, dozens of meteorites and more  >


Shop at the Planetarium
Our Gift Shop offers a large selection of telescopes and Telescope imagebinoculars, as well as a wide variety of science related toys, books and apparel. more  >


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News & Events

• Fleischmann Planetarium offers special telescopes and free workshops celebrating the International Year of Astronomy 2009.  more  > 

• Fleischmann Planetarium cosponsors Prospectives09 International Digital Arts Festival.  more  > 

• NV Energy sponsors community events at the Planetarium during November.  more  > 

• New membership benefits now include free or reduced admission to select museums worldwide.  more  >

• Reserve a spot with Fall 2009 Preschool Activities.  pdf  >

• Fleischmann associate director named to NASA research expedition to Chile.  more  >   UPDATE >>

• Perceptual Relativity exhibition explores the human mind.  more  >

• Live SkyTonight Star Talk first Friday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Planetarium.  more  >

Field Trips & Birthday PartiesBirthday image

We welcome groups and special events, and offer a 10 percent discount for groups of 10 or more with advance reservations.  more  >

Planetarium facilities can accommodate a wide range of special events including birthday parties, business meetings, graduation parties and more. Call us for details.  pdf  >

How to Reach Us
Showtime hotline: (775) 784-4811
Business office: (775) 784-4812

Getting Here
We are located north of Lawlor Events Center on Virginia Street, on the University of Nevada, Reno campus, 1.5 miles north of the downtown Reno arch. Free parking is available in the West Stadium Parking Complex, level 3, just east of the planetarium. map  >