Full-Dome Theater
Exhibits
Explore the Fleischmann Planetarium
Immerse yourself in a faraway galaxy. Experience Full-Dome Theater shows and engaging educational exhibits at one of Nevada's historic landmark science centers.
Explore the Galaxy with Small-Group Guided Stargazing
Saturdays in January | 8 p.m.
Join your expert Fleischmann Star Guide to explore the wonders of the universe. Our friendly neighborhood astronomer will take you on a live guided tour of the best sights in the galaxy! First, we’ll preview what’s up, tour the constellations we’ll be exploring and introduce the spectacular objects we’ll be focusing on. Then, depending on the weather, we’ll either fire up the robotic telescopes, power up the virtual dome or head outside to use high-tech telescopes and astrographs to see and image the very best treasures this month has to offer. We’ll even provide complimentary digital images of the objects we see as souvenirs of our journey through the stars. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to boldly go where few Renoites have ever gone before!
Upcoming events
Learn more about upcoming events hosted at the Fleischmann Planetarium.
Feb
07
12:00 PM
Arts
Feb
07
06:00 PM
Arts
Feb
08
08:00 PM
Community Outreach
Our mission at the Planetarium is to engage, educate and explore. We get to engage people with the adventure of space and stars and planets. We get to explore the Universe. And in the process, we get to educate ourselves about our place in space and time.
Director of the Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center
This is definitely the coolest place in Reno. It makes me want to go to the University of Nevada, Reno and learn even more about science and the world in which we live.
Student in Reno, NV
The Planetarium has an amazing world-class building, fascinating little display areas and fantastic shows. But, best of all, it has the friendliest and most knowledgeable staff we’ve ever met.
Recent Visitor in 2022
Meet the Planetarium Director
Paul McFarlane is the Director of the Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center. An educator, Paul taught for more than 25 years in the Washoe County School District.
He has studied astronomy and astrophysics at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Department of Physics, doing coursework and research using the MacLean Observatory telescopes at the Redfield Campus. McFarlane also trained at Johnson and Kennedy Space Centers with aerospace and NASA experts in astronomy, engineering and planetary science.