Planetarium
Enjoy the night sky (even during the day), attend a laser show, or watch one of our many cool programs. Great for all ages! The Kaleideum Planetarium is a multi-media theater. Inside the 50-foot dome, visitors experience a realistic simulation of the night sky as observed from any place on Earth. Special effects, slides, video images, and lighting are combined to enhance the overhead drama. Planetarium programs range from preschool to adult level and include many multi-cultural selections that reflect a world view of astronomy throughout the ages. Our laser light system offers the additional pleasure of a dazzling light show set to music and includes a choice of selections for all ages.
Show and Event Schedules
Weekend Schedule Show
May Weekends
Saturday shows are at 11 am, Noon, 2 pm, 3 pm, and 4 pm. Sunday shows are at 2 pm, 3 pm, and 4 pm
Saturday, May 11
- 11 am: Young Astronomers– Visit planets, witness the phases of the moon, or sing along to songs about space in an adventure for curious young explorers! (30 minutes)
- Noon: Live Sky Tour – Explore the stars and constellations visible in tonight’s Winston-Salem sky with our full-dome star projection. (25-35 minutes)
- 1 pm: Star Songs – The stars have inspired storytelling, art, and music throughout history. Join Kaleideum Teaching Artists for musical storytelling under the stars. (25 minutes)
- 2 pm: Stars & Lasers– Learn about the stars with our Planetarium Educator, then sit back and relax while watching our dazzling laser shows paired with music throughout the ages. (25 minutes)
- 3 pm: Space: Live!: – Explore our universe and learn about planets, the solar system, and news from Outer Space. Space: Live! programs vary based on the latest astronomical news! (25 minutes)
- 4 pm: Musical Laser Show – Sit back and relax while watching one of our laser shows paired with music for all ages. (15 minutes)
Sunday, May 12
- 2 pm: Young Astronomers– Visit planets, witness the phases of the moon, or sing along to songs about space in these one of a kind adventures for curious young explorers! (30 minutes)
- 3 pm: Live Sky Tour – Explore the stars and constellations visible in tonight’s Winston-Salem sky. (25-35 minutes)
- 4 pm: Musical Laser Show – Sit back and relax while watching one of our laser shows paired with music for all ages. (15 minutes)
Saturday, May 18
- 11 am: Young Astronomers– Visit planets, witness the phases of the moon, or sing along to songs about space in an adventure for curious young explorers! (30 minutes)
- Noon: Live Sky Tour – Explore the stars and constellations visible in tonight’s Winston-Salem sky with our full-dome star projection. (25-35 minutes)
- 2 pm: Stars & Lasers– Learn about the stars with our Planetarium Educator, then sit back and relax while watching our dazzling laser shows paired with music throughout the ages. (25 minutes)
- 3 pm: Space: Live!: – Explore our universe and learn about planets, the solar system, and news from Outer Space. Space: Live! programs vary based on the latest astronomical news! (25 minutes)
- 4 pm: Musical Laser Show – Sit back and relax while watching one of our laser shows paired with music for all ages. (15 minutes)
Sunday, May 19
- 2 pm: Young Astronomers– Visit planets, witness the phases of the moon, or sing along to songs about space in these one of a kind adventures for curious young explorers! (30 minutes)
- 3 pm: Live Sky Tour – Explore the stars and constellations visible in tonight’s Winston-Salem sky. (25-35 minutes)
- 4 pm: Musical Laser Show – Sit back and relax while watching one of our laser shows paired with music for all ages. (15 minutes)
Saturday, May 25
- 11 am: Young Astronomers– Visit planets, witness the phases of the moon, or sing along to songs about space in an adventure for curious young explorers! (30 minutes)
- Noon: Live Sky Tour – Explore the stars and constellations visible in tonight’s Winston-Salem sky with our full-dome star projection. (25-35 minutes)
- 2 pm: Stars & Lasers– Learn about the stars with our Planetarium Educator, then sit back and relax while watching our dazzling laser shows paired with music throughout the ages. (25 minutes)
- 3 pm: Space: Live!: – Explore our universe and learn about planets, the solar system, and news from Outer Space. Space: Live! programs vary based on the latest astronomical news! (25 minutes)
- 4 pm: Musical Laser Show – Sit back and relax while watching one of our laser shows paired with music for all ages. (15 minutes)
Sunday, May 26 – Moonstruck Summer Kickoff
- 2 pm: Young Astronomers– Visit planets, witness the phases of the moon, or sing along to songs about space in these one of a kind adventures for curious young explorers! (30 minutes)
- 3 pm: Live Sky Tour – Explore the stars and constellations visible in tonight’s Winston-Salem sky. (25-35 minutes)
- 4 pm: Moonstruck Sunday – An educational video about the moons that exist within our vast galaxy. This program will conclude with a laser show. (20 minutes)
The Museum will be open Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day.
Schedule updated: 05/07/2019
Weekday Show Schedule
Weekdays
Kaleideum North offers Planetarium shows every day! However, due to field trip programs, weekday showtimes vary. Please call ahead to (336) 767-6730, ext. 1000, or ask at the Welcome Desk when you arrive.
Show Descriptions
- Astro-Moose Goes to Space: An introduction to the Solar System for the very young astronomer. Grades Pre-K-3
- The Grand Tour: Take the grand tour of our solar system! From the sun and planets to moons, dwarf planets and more, join our planetarium educator on a trip through space. Grades 1-9+
- Space in Motion: Learn about the basics of astronomy as we experience Earth’s rotation with our full-dome night sky, the revolutions of the planets, moon phases, eclipses and more! Grades 1-6+
- Tour of the Seasons: Discover why we have seasons and if other planets have seasons like Earth. See how the stars appear to change throughout the winter, spring, summer, and fall. Grades 3-9+
- Carolina Skies: This live interactive program explores the stars and constellations visible in North Carolina’s night sky throughout the year. Grades 3-9+
- Follow the Drinking Gourd: A folk tale of an enslaved family who follows the Big Dipper North on a quest for freedom. Grades 3-9+
- From Earth to the Universe: Learn about the history of astronomy, out solar neighborhood, the invention of the telescope, today’s giant telescopes, and more from earth to the universe. Grades 5+
- Space Voyagers: Get an up-close look at the spacecraft and missions that have opened humanity’s window to the universe. Grades 5-9+
- All About the Cosmos: Get an up-close look at the physics, and history of discovery of our awe-inspiring universe. Grades 6+
Laser Shows
2019 Laser Shows
Check Back In For An Updated 2019 Laser Show Calendar
2019 Stargazing Nights
Stargazing begins after the sun goes down in our parking lot at Kaleideum North or at the summit of Pilot Mountain. Members of Forsyth Astronomical Society will be there with telescopes and guidance. Stargazing is always free and fun for all ages! Weather permitting.
- Friday, April 12 at Kaleideum North: Star Party
- Public observation with Forsyth Astronomical Society will begin at 8 pm
- Saturday, April 13 at Pilot Mountain: Star Party
- Star Party related activities and the public observation will begin at 6:30 pm
- Saturday, June 8, at Kaleideum North
- Public observation with Forsyth Astronomical Society will begin at 8:30 pm
- Saturday, September 21, at Kaleideum North
- Public observation with Forsyth Astronomical Society will begin at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, November 23 at Kaleideum North: Telescope Workshop
- Saturday, November 23 at Pilot Mountain
Brought to you by the Forsyth Astronomical Society.
Astronomy Resources
Astronomy Basics
- Crash Course in Astronomy (Phil Plait / YouTube)
- Astronomy 101 (Astronomy Magazine)
Stargazing
Telescopes
Plainispheres
The Solar System
Young Astronomers Newsletter
Space Missions
- NASA: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary
- MAVEN
- NASA Mars InSight Mission
- TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite)
- JWST (James Webb Space Telescope)
- Hubble Space Telescope
- NASA/JPL-Caltech Mars Science Laboratory (Curiosity Rover)
- Dawn (NASA/JPL-Caltech)
- New Horizons (Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory)
- Cassini (NASA/JPL-Caltech)
- Juno (NASA/SWRI)
- SOHO (ESA/NASA)
The Current Night Sky
Exoplanets
Astronomy Apps for Smart Phones and Tablets
