Explore the Fleischmann Planetarium
Immerse yourself in a faraway galaxy. Experience Full-Dome Theater shows and engaging educational exhibits at one of Nevada's historic landmark science centers.
Best of Sierra Nevada: Vote for the Fleischmann Planetarium!
Vote once per day through June 21, 2024
Exciting news! The Fleischmann Planetarium has been nominated for the 2024 Best of Sierra Nevada competition in the museum category. Visit the Best of Sierra Nevada voting website and navigate to the THINGS TO DO category and select MUSEUM. From there, choose "Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center" near the middle of the list and submit your vote! We greatly appreciate your support.
Creatures in the Sky: Summer Stargazing at Animal Ark
May 17, June 14 and July 19 | 9 p.m.
Tour the heavens with Star Guides from the Fleischmann Planetarium using high-tech telescopes in one of the most magical settings in Nevada: Animal Ark! Join us for three extraordinary nights of live, in-depth stargazing with views of night sky creatures, cosmic wonders and deep sky objects. All stargazers are required to purchase tickets in advance!
Meet and greet with wildlife friends from Animal Ark
May 18, June 15 and July 20 | 2:15 p.m.
On select Saturdays this summer, Animal Ark will be bringing Peabody (their Nevada Desert Tortoise) and Katniss (a Nevada Kestrel) to the Planetarium for interaction with visitors after "Dream To Fly" and before the showing of "Habitat Earth." You don't want to miss out on meeting these cute critters!
Upcoming events
Learn more about upcoming events hosted at the Fleischmann Planetarium.
Meet the Planetarium Director
Paul McFarlane is the Director of the Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center. An educator, Paul taught for more than 25 years in the Washoe County School District.
He has studied astronomy and astrophysics at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Department of Physics, doing coursework and research using the MacLean Observatory telescopes at the Redfield Campus. McFarlane also trained at Johnson and Kennedy Space Centers with aerospace and NASA experts in astronomy, engineering and planetary science.