The Delta College Planetarium inspires exploration through entertaining shows and events.
The planetarium offers a huge variety of shows for all ages in its state-of-the-art Dome360 theater and our knowledgeable staff regularly host guided night sky viewing events. Your visit to the planetarium is sure to be out-of-this-world.
The planetarium is located in the heart of downtown Bay City, at the beginning of historic Center Avenue.
Please note, our theater will be closed for maintenance from September 1 - 9 with public shows resuming Thursday, September 10. During this maintenance period, the building and gift shop will be open during our regular hours during the week, however the building will be closed on Saturday, September 5.
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Sesame Street: One World, One Sky
Follow Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the Moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth.
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Stars
New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the universe. Journey to the farthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of stars.
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The Enchanted Reef
Kaluoka’hina’s colorful inhabitants live in peace until the volcano erupts, and the spell is broken. Now it’s up to Jake, the young saw fish, and his paranoid pal, Shorty, to restore the magic of Kaluoka’hina. Spectacular underwater scenery, playful characters and the totally immersive environment of the Dome360 theater makes this show a must see!
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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.
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The Great Solar System Adventure
Join showman extraordinaire “The Great Schiaparelli” as he takes the audience on a death-defying space-time adventure. From the Sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the many dangers and wonders of our Solar System.
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Mysteries of the Great Lakes
The film highlights the stories of three key species from water, air and land. We will also touch on the human interface with the Lakes including the role of shipping to commerce and the use of the Great Lakes’ water by millions of people.
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Cosmic Dreamscapes
Shift your perspective and get mesmerized in the dark cozy comfort of the Planetarium’s Dome360 Theater and be treated to beautiful music with breathtaking views of space, mind-provoking immersive visuals, and panoramic environments. You'll return to your world renewed and refreshed!
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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.
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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.
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Events
Join planetarium staff, amateur astronomers and park rangers at the Dark Sky Preserve near Port Austin. Visitors will get to observe through telescopes and binoculars from a truly dark sky site! The famous Perseid Meteor Shower will still be near its peak. Backup night is Saturday, August 15 in case of inclement weather. This is a free event, however park entrance fees may apply.
The Delta College Planetarium serves as one of the host sites for the annual Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival. The Dome360 Theater will be one of the venues for indie films, and we will host workshops and talks.
Information & TicketsCreating immersive experiences is a rapidly growing field for creative filmmakers. The wrap-around VR-like environment of the modern dome theater allows for transformative experiences in art, nature, and storytelling. Here you’ll see a sampling of some of the award-winning short pieces from world recognized fulldome film festivals, including the Jena Festival in Germany. Approx 40 minutes. The program is part of this year’s Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival and is free to all.
This event begins with family activities in the lobby, followed by a live show in the Dome360 Theater at 7pm about the planet Saturn, guiding visitors through features like rings, moons and atmosphere. The show will also highlight some of greatest images from space missions. Viewing on the observation deck begins at 8pm. Activities and the show take place no matter the weather, observing is weather dependent. This is a free event.
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Backyard Astronomer on SoundCloud
Join Planetarium Manager Mike Murray for a weekly podcast on what you can see in the night sky. Things are happening all the time in the backyard universe, and many of them don't require a telescope to see and enjoy.
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The Delta College Planetarium has brought the universe to school children, Delta College students and community members since 1997. 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.
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Contact us
Delta College Planetarium
100 Center Avenue
Bay City MI 48708
planetarium@delta.edu
989-667-2260
Hours
Monday, 8am – 4pm
Tuesday, 8am – 4pm
Wednesday, 8am – 4pm
Thursday, 8am – 4pm
Friday, 8am – 3:30pm
Saturday, 1 – 5pm
Sunday, closed

