Celebrate a Century of Wonder at the Fogg Planetarium
Join us as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the planetarium. These domed theaters have inspired generations to look up in awe, ask big questions, and imagine what lies beyond our skies. We’re proud to take part in the global celebration organized by the International Planetarium Society (IPS).
All events are free. No tickets required.
May 7, 2025 — IPS Global Livestream @ 2:00 PM
Be part of the worldwide finale event! We’ll be screening the official International Planetarium Society livestream in the Fogg Planetarium. Tune in alongside planetariums around the globe as we celebrate a century of innovation, storytelling, and science under the stars. Don’t miss this historic moment.
May 10, 2025 — SCIturday: 100 Years of the Planetarium from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Bring the whole family for a fun, hands-on activities. Build simple star projectors, experiment with lenses and light, and create your own constellation artwork. Learn how planetariums work, how they’ve changed over the past century, and how they continue to spark curiosity about our universe.
May 11, 2025 — Storytime Under the Stars @ 6:00 PM
End the celebration with one of our most magical monthly traditions. Cozy up under the stars as a live narrator reads bedtime stories beneath a sparkling night sky. It’s a perfect way to wind down the weekend—and our 100-year tribute—with imagination, wonder, and the stars above.