June 28, 2022

The Delta College Planetarium has launched a new online ticketing system to allow visitors to purchase tickets in advance of a show.

Prior to the new system, showgoers had to purchase tickets in person an hour before the start of a performance. While tickets can still be purchased in person, Mike Murray, Planetarium manager, said the new system will help with the overall experience for visitors.

“The Planetarium draws audiences from a wide area that goes beyond the Great Lakes Bay Region, and because many of our specials often sell out, we want to make sure those travelling from outside Bay City have a chance to assure themselves of a ticket before they arrive,” he said.

To purchase tickets to an upcoming show, visit delta.edu/planetarium, click on “Showtimes & Tickets.” Visitors can print the QR code or save it to their phone, where it will be scanned at the door to the Planetarium theater. Ticket prices will not increase. For a limited time, tickets purchased online are $5 instead of $7.

Summer Shows

The Planetarium has expanded its public show schedule to include eight titles this summer. Two performances are available every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 12:30pm and 2pm, with Saturday showtimes at 2pm and 3:30pm.

The first performance each day is a family-friendly program; the second performance of the day is geared for general audiences.

• “Perfect Little Planet” – Wednesdays at 12:30pm
• “Stars, Powerhouses of the Universe” – Wednesdays at 2pm
• “The Little Star That Could” – Thursdays at 12:30pm
• “Mysteries of the Great Lakes” – Thursdays at 2pm
• “Astronaut” – Fridays at 12:30pm
• “Big Astronomy” – Fridays at 2pm
• “Secrets of Gravity” – Saturdays at 2pm
• “The Search for Life in Space” – Saturdays at 3:30pm

The Delta College Planetarium is located in downtown Bay City at 100 Center Avenue.

Visit delta.edu/planetarium for more information.