Upcoming sessions and courses

Looking for something fun and educational to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays? Visit the Planetarium to learn about the solar system, constellations and the universe beyond.

16 May 2026

Volcanism is one of the fundamental geological processes that has shaped our Solar System. With approximately 1,500 active volcanoes on Earth, that continue to sculpt the surface of our planet. The planet Mars has many ancient volcanoes, with at least 20-large volcanoes in total.

22 August 2026

The Muisca were an Indigenous civilisation in the Andean highlands of present-day Colombia, known for their advanced agriculture, trade, and goldwork. They are famous for inspiring the legend of El Dorado, linked to their ritual of covering a ruler in gold dust and offering treasures to a sacred lake. Moreover, the Muisca cosmos centred on gods like Sué (Sun) and Chía (Moon), who governed time, life, and balance. Their universe was seen as ordered and sacred, with humans maintaining harmony through rituals tied to nature and celestial cycles. Come and hear about their view of the universe with Muisca descendant Monica Lopez and astronomer Paul Curnow.

The Adelaide Planetarium is open on select Saturdays of the month all year round.

Be taken on an immersive journey through space, with stars and constellations coming alive during our stunning night sky experiences and full-dome movies.

11 January - 15 February 2027

Have you ever wondered about the origins of the constellations in the night sky? Who first named them and where do they come from? Do all cultures see the sky the same way? In this six-week course on ‘ethnoastronomy’, you will learn about the stories and mythologies behind the constellations and how to identify some of them in the night sky.

12 January - 22 March 2027

Ever wondered how astronomers find their way around the night sky? Come and learn how to find the different constellations (patterns) in the sky and learn about the mythology related to them. Learn about the nine planets (including Pluto) in our solar system and some of the moons orbiting them. Discover the history behind astronomy and how early astronomers worked out the distances to stars, the magnitude of stars and more about the deep sky wonders of our galaxy.