Daily
1:00 p.m. Spring Stars and the Mariner (30 minutes)
3:00 p.m. Spring Stars and the Mariner (30 minutes)
*Show times are subject to change. Please check at the Museum entrances for the specific show times on the day of your visit.
Weekends Only
12:00 p.m. Zoo in the Sky (15 minutes, FREE)
Tickets:
$5 for Members
$8 for non-members
FREE for children ages 3 and under
Zoo in the Sky
Our youngest visitors are invited to join us at noon on weekends as we use our imaginations to see animal shapes in the sky. This FREE 15-minute program is designed to be an introduction to the planetarium for little ones and their families.
Spring Stars and the Mariner
Join us for a 30-minute journey to explore the spring night sky as seen from New England. Visit our closest neighbor in space, the Moon, before examining the visible planets in the sky—Mars and Jupiter, which can be seen for the entire season. Next, see the constellations of the spring night sky, including Ursa Major, Leo the Lion, and the Twins of the Gemini. Finally, learn a little about how sailors used the stars to navigate across the ocean.
Stars to Guide the Way
Since 1960, the Treworgy Planetarium at Mystic Seaport Museum has been a center for science education, inspiring visitors to draw connections between our maritime history and the world and skies around us. When we look up at the sky, we see the very same stars that guided sailors long ago, as they developed their navigational tools and instruments. We have come a long way from the compass and sextant to the GPS units that many of our smartphones have. In order to truly appreciate the technological luxuries we enjoy today, it is more important now than ever to preserve the traditions of the past.
Inside the Planetarium
Your family can participate in all of our shows at the Treworgy Planetarium, each one a live program delivered by a dynamic member of the Planetarium staff. Come see the sun, moon, planets, and stars like you’ve never seen them before! You will be immersed in a sea of stars, and the constellations will guide us on an unforgettable journey through the galaxy.
What’s in a Name?
If you’re wondering how our name is pronounced, think “TRUE-urr-gee.” Originally named the “Seaport Planetarium,” the Planetarium was re-named in 2009 in memory of Don Treworgy. Don worked at the Planetarium for 48 years, including 44 years as the Director, and was beloved by the Museum’s staff, volunteers, and visitors. The current staff is honored to work at a Planetarium that bears Don’s name, and his memory inspires us to continue the mission of education in the fields of astronomy, navigation, and maritime history.
Contact
Phone: 860-572-0711 x5151
75 Greenmanville Ave
Mystic, CT 06355
860-572-0711
info@mysticseaport.org
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