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Delta College Planetarium

The Delta College Planetarium inspires exploration through entertaining Dome360 shows and events. But did you know you could take classes there, as well?

The Planetarium is located in the heart of downtown Bay City, at the beginning of historic Center Avenue. It is within walking distance to Wenonah Park, numerous restaurants, coffee houses, shops and the Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library.

Coming Soon...

Our music entertainment shows return in April but with a twist - LASERS!  The intense colors of laser art and graphics are set to the music of Taylor Swift, Pink Floyd, and family movie themes play from April 16 through May 3.  Tickets for all three shows are on sale now!

  • Laser Taylor Swift
    Laser Taylor Swift

    Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars on the planet. With over 200 million records sold, a shelf full of Grammys, and an army of fans, she is an inspiration for generations. Laser Taylor Swift takes her biggest hits (Taylor’s Versions) and brings them to life in dazzling laser light played on the area’s best sound system.  If you can’t score tickets to her concert, Laser Taylor Swift is the next best thing!

    Learn More & Tickets

  • Laser Dark Side of the Moon
    Laser Dark Side of the Moon

    Featuring the complete soundtrack to one of rock’s most powerful albums, Laser Dark Side of the Moon reaches into Pink Floyd’s 1973 masterpiece to create a mind-bending light and sound landscape. The show incorporates the 5.1 surround sound remix for a maximal immersive experience.

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  • Laser Movie Magic
    Laser Movie Magic

    Travel “Into the Unknown” and “Under Sea” with music of your favorite animated family films set to vibrant laser lights and special effects! The track list includes songs from Frozen, The Lion King, Lilo and Stich, The Little Mermaid, Coco, and Moana.

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Now Showing...

  • The Search for Life in Space
    The Search for Life in Space

    The Search for Life will make you re-examine such fundamental questions as: “Where did we come from?”, “How did we get here?” and “Are we alone?”

    Showtimes & Tickets

  • Aurora: Lights of Wonder
    Aurora: Lights of Wonder

    The aurora is one of the greatest wonders a human can experience in nature. The show tells the story of how auroras are formed, the secret behind the colors, the best places to see them, their different shapes, auroras on other planets, and more.

    Showtimes & Tickets

  • Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival
    Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival

    An exciting journey through time to discover the incredible variety of dinosaurs that ruled our planet's past. Celeste, a young girl fascinated by dinosaurs, travels with her wise and magical friend Moon on an amazing adventure and learns that not all dinosaurs went extinct. 

    Showtimes & Tickets

  • Spark: The Universe in Us
    Spark: The Universe in Us

    From the oxygen we breathe to the uranium that warms our planet’s core, we owe everything to the stars. Find out what you’re made of in the California Academy of Sciences’ newest production, narrated by Diego Luna.

    Showtimes & Tickets

  • Black Holes Revisited
    Black Holes Revisited

    Few mysteries in the universe have the power and awe of a Black Hole.  Only now are we on the verge of understanding their true nature. What are they? How are they made? How do we find them? Is Earth in danger of being pulled into one? Black Holes Revisited takes you on a journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe.

    Showtimes & Tickets

Events

Total Lunar Eclipse Watch at Delta College Main Campus - Friday, March 14 from 1:10 to 3:30am

Weather permitting, join us at Delta College's Main Campus in the Boulder Walkway during the very early hours of March 14 to see a total lunar eclipse. Delta College professors, planetarium staff, and volunteers will have telescopes on hand for a closeup look as the Moon passes through Earth's shadow. This event is free to the public

Please park in the E-Wing parking lot on the west side of campus and enter through the E-Wing doors. There will be a red light outside the door. All other doors will be locked. Please refer to this map for more information.

Before heading to the event, please call 989-686-9232 to make sure the event is still a "go".

Spring Break Planetarium Shows - March 26 - 28 & April 2 - 4 at 3:30pm

In addition to our regularly scheduled public shows, the planetarium will offer more showtimes for two weeks to coincide with school spring breaks in Bay City, Saginaw and Midland. All of the additional shows are great for children and families. 

Showtimes & Tickets

Family Fun Fair - Saturday, April 12 from 12 to 2pm

Bring your families and friends and see what summer events are happening with many of Bay City’s organizations representing the arts, music, theater, reading, science, history and more. From summer camps and workshops to family events, we have something for everyone! Filling the planetarium lobby will be tables and booths with activities for all ages. This is a free event.

 

"A great venue in the middle of the city. The 360 screen puts you right in the show!"

Wendy N.

Opportunities & Resources

Astronomy at Delta
  • Outer Space
     Astronomy at Delta

    Astronomy is a fascinating topic, it deals with everything in the known universe! You might want to learn what you can see in the sky by exploring it with binoculars or telescopes. Or, maybe you'd like to dive even deeper into the wonders of the universe.

    Search for Astronomy classes

Take Classes at the Planetarium
  • Students in a Computer Lab
    Take a Class at the Planetarium

    You'll love taking classes at the Delta College Planetarium. It's easy, convenient and close to home. Plus, you'll have the same resources and great faculty as you would at main campus. You really can't go wrong.

    Search for Classes 

Show Schedule
  • Planetarium Seating
    Experience a show at the Planetarium

    Visit the galaxy from the most comfortable seat in the house. The $8.75 million facility, funded by NASA, houses a state-of-the-art Planetarium Digital 360 theater, with a JVC full dome video laser projection system with Digistar® 6 software housed under a tilted 50 foot domed screen with 140 unidirectional seats.

    See upcoming showtimes

Schools
  • Children at the Planetarium
    Bring a Group to the Planetarium

    A field trip to the Delta College Planetarium is an interactive learning adventure for groups of all ages. The shows at Delta's Planetarium bring science to life and encourage an excitement for learning.

    Plan Your Group Visit

Room Rentals
  • The Planetarium Theater
     Plan Your Event at the Planetarium

    Are you looking for an unique location for your upcoming event? The Delta College Planetarium has facilities for a variety of uses.

    LEARN MORE ABOUT ROOM RENTALS

Special Events
  • Planetarium Lobby
    Special Events 

    From rooftop stargazing to seasonal events, the Delta College Planetarium offers exciting special events throughout the year. 

    See what's coming up

eNewsletter
  • Exterior of Planetarium
    Sign Up 

    Do you want to be the first to know about upcoming shows, special events and Planetarium news? Sign up today to receive our enewsletter.

     

     

Support
  • Planetarium Lobby Floor
    Be a Star – Support the Planetarium

    The Delta College Planetarium has brought the universe to school children, Delta College students and community members since 1997. Funded by a $8.75 million grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), it is one of the most active planetariums in Michigan, offering cultural and educational programs to more than 18,000 visitors each year.

    Upgrades and changes continue to redefine the "Planetarium experience", and Delta College has embraced the latest technology. Our Digistar 6 is the world’s most advanced digital theater system. Bright and sharp images, 4K full-dome video and a new 360-degree projection system allow viewers to see, feel and hear a more dramatic and immersive show than ever before.

    You can Be A Star and support Delta’s state-of-the-art facility! Your donation will be dedicated to supporting the future needs of the Planetarium, from new technology to new programs. You can ensure that future generations will be able to see our universe in its entire splendor.

    There are a total of 621 "stars", located in their respective constellations, embedded in the facility’s lobby. Two sizes of stars are available, along with theater seating. Your financial support entitles you to have your name permanently engraved on one of the "stars" or a Planetarium seat.  Sponsorships are tax-deductible, and can immortalize you, your family members or friends.

    If you are interested in sponsoring a star or a Planetarium seat, contact the Delta College Foundation at 989-686-9224 or email foundation@delta.edu.