The Planetarium at The Bishop
Explore the Universe in Our Digital Full-Dome Planetarium
The Planetarium at The Bishop is a premier astronomy facility on Florida’s west coast, serving over 1.5 million visitors since reopening in 2005. Enjoy an immersive experience in our 50-foot full-dome theater with our incredible Digistar 6 software and dual projection system. During your visit, get transported to the farthest reaches of space and experience the wonders of astronomy with a Planetarium Educator. Do you have questions about the sky? Ask our Astronomers.
Entrance to the Planetarium at The Bishop is included with the price of admission to the Museum.
For our visitors, “something incredible” is discovered right here, beneath our dome. You can be a part of our next great discovery! By donating to the Planetarium, you are ensuring an inspired, informed, and interconnected community for generations to come. Please consider making a gift today.
Show Schedule
Updated 03/30/26. Please note that show times are subject to change without notice.
Tuesday – Thursday Show Schedule
| 11:15am | Messengers of Time and Space | 30 Minutes |
| 12:15pm | Forward! To the Moon | 25 Minutes |
| 1:15pm | Supermassive Black Holes | 20 Minutes |
| 2:30pm | Dark Side of Light | 20 Minutes |
| 3:30pm | Firefall | 30 Minutes |
Friday & Saturday Show Schedule
| 11:15am | Messengers of Time and Space KidSpace (1st Saturday of the Month) |
30 Minutes |
| 12:15pm | Forward! To the Moon | 25 Minutes |
| 1:15pm | Supermassive Black Holes | 20 Minutes |
| 2:30pm | Eyes on the Sky (Live) | 30 Minutes |
| 3:30pm | Firefall | 30 Minutes |
Sunday Show Schedule
| 12:45pm | Messengers of Time and Space | 30 Minutes |
| 1:45pm | Forward! To the Moon | 25 Minutes |
| 3:00pm | Supermassive Black Holes | 20 Minutes |
| 4:00pm | Firefall | 30 Minutes |
Show Descriptions
Forward! To the Moon
KidSpace – LIVE!
First Saturday of the Month
Do your little ones love outer space? Are they curious about stars, planets, and galaxies? Do they dream of becoming astronauts or astronomers?
Kidspace is an education program offered in the Planetarium at The Bishop, and it is included with general admission.
Join us for Space Saturdays, the first Saturday of every month, at 11:15 AM for a fun and educational 20-minute live Planetarium show designed especially for curious kids ages 3 to 10.
Each month, KidSpace explores exciting topics in astronomy and space science, such as the Sun, Moon, Earth, solar system, galaxies, black holes, and more. Beginning in January, each session builds on the previous one, helping young learners deepen their understanding of the universe, spark their curiosity, and stretch their scientific thinking.
Before and after the show, children can participate in a hands-on demonstration, lock in the lesson, or meet a Learning Specialist in the Mosaic Backyard Universe for Backyard Science, featuring space-related observations, activities, and demonstrations.
We can’t wait to launch into learning with you!
Supermassive Black Holes
Journey to the darkest and most mysterious places in the universe, where gravity is so powerful that not even light can escape. From the hearts of distant galaxies to the edges of known physics, this stunning planetarium show reveals how supermassive black holes shape the cosmos around us. Using breathtaking visuals based on real scientific discoveries, you’ll witness swirling galaxies, powerful jets of energy, and the hidden forces that sculpt our universe! Step beyond what we can see and discover the invisible forces that hold the universe together!
Eyes on the Sky – LIVE!
Curious about what is shining overhead tonight? Join us for Eyes on the Sky, a live Planetarium show that brings the cosmos a little closer to home.
Included with general admission, this program runs every Friday and Saturday at 2:30 PM in the Planetarium at The Bishop. Designed for curious minds of all ages, Eyes on the Sky is your guided tour of the local night sky, featuring dazzling constellations, legendary cosmic stories, supermoons, meteor showers, bright planets, and breathtaking images from the James Webb Space Telescope, revealing the beauty and mystery of deep space like never before.
Each show is led live by our Planetarium Team, offering a unique chance to ask questions, share stories, and enjoy the one-of-a-kind interactive and entertaining experience.
Whether you are a lifelong stargazer or just beginning your journey through the stars, Eyes on the Sky will leave you inspired, informed, and always looking up.
See you under the stars in the Planetarium!
Messengers of Time and Space
Dark Side of Light
The Dark Side of the Light explains why and how humans destroy our surroundings with light pollution, the impact it has on us and nature as a whole, and what each of us can do about it.
Firefall
Fire has fallen from the sky since the dawn of Earth, as comets and asteroids crash into our world with unimaginable force. From fleeting streaks of light overhead to the catastrophic impact that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago, these cosmic encounters have shaped the fate of life on our planet. Destructive yet life-giving, these visitors may have delivered the very ingredients that made Earth habitable. Witness this ongoing Firefall and experience the awe, danger, and wonder of a planet forever shaped by the universe beyond!