Your immersive planetarium adventure awaits! 

Introducing Fairbanks’ newest attraction: The Walt and Marita Babula Planetarium! Get ready, this one is awesome. Featuring an intimate 65-seat immersive theater with an 11-meter tilted dome, every seat offers a front-row view of the night sky. As the northernmost planetarium in North America, set in the best aurora-viewing location on Earth, this is an unmissable experience. 

Experience the universe firsthand with programming like: 

  • Live sky shows that bring constellations to life 
  • Stunning fulldome films 
  • Aurora science presentations 
  • Special events 
  • Arctic research highlights 
  • Cutting-edge scientific discoveries 

Bringing science to life and the night sky directly to you, this is a must-do experience for visitors of all ages

 

Experience the stars like never before 

This state-of-the-art planetarium delivers an unparalleled immersive experience. Its tilted dome ensures perfect viewing angles from every seat and the feeling that you’re floating among the stars. 

Why you’ll love the planetarium:  

  • 360° immersive dome theater: surround yourself with the night sky 
  • 5.1 surround sound audio: hear the stars and planets come alive 
  • High-resolution 4K fulldome projection: experience captivating visuals 
  • Live presentation and fulldome films: explore Arctic science and the cosmos 

 

Plan your visit 

Planetarium tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for youth (3-17) and $6 for members. Tickets for the planetarium may be purchased separately from admission to the UA Museum of the North or combined for a discount. Click here for admission pricing. 

Program offerings will rotate throughout the year. Check here for current shows and schedule. 

Visit Fairbanks for the best year-round fun in all of Alaska. See the aurora, experience Midnight Sun Season, and have the adventure of a lifetime. Be sure to add the planetarium to your itinerary!  

 

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