Drake Planetarium’s Traveling Explorer Show
 

Bring the Universe to your school with our Portable Planetarium! Skip the hassle of field trip logistics and let us deliver an unforgettable, immersive science experience right to your classroom.

Our state-of-the-art inflatable Explorer Domes create a dynamic environment filled with stunning visuals, live star instruction from our expert instructors, and engaging lessons in science, technology, engineering, and math. Tailored to spark curiosity, our programs align with Common Core and national science standards, offering innovative instruction for all ages.
 

Programs by Grade Level

• PK-2: Accidental Astronaut, Are the Stars Out Tonight?, Follow the Drinking Gourd, Meet the Stars, Stories About the Stars, Sun, Seasons & Directions, Cardboard Rocket

• 3-5: Create a Myth, Telling Time with the Stars, Two Small Pieces of Glass, Solar System Cycles & Patterns, Motions of the Earth, All About the Moon

• 6-8: Black Holes, IBEX, Eclipses, Tides & Our Moon, Winter Skies, Weather and Seasons, Cell World

• 9-12: Cosmic Colors, Black Holes and Dark Matter, The Life & Death of Stars, Our Universe and Space Technology
   

Dome Details

• Large Dome: 25ft x 25ft x 14ft, holds 40 students/hour

• Small Dome: 22ft x 22ft x 14ft, holds 25 students/hour

• Multi-Grade Flexibility: We can serve multiple grade levels in one day!

• Live Instruction: All shows include live star instruction from our expert instructors.
   

Pricing

Costs vary based on student numbers and program duration. Contact us at abbeyshore@drakeplanetarium.org for a personalized quote.
 

Ignite a passion for science—book your Explorer Dome experience today!