Delta College Planetarium & Learning Center
100 Center Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708

Phone

989-667-2260


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Gift Shop/Office Hours This Week

  • MonClosed
  • Tues8 am - 4 pm
  • Wed8 am - 4 pm
  • Thur8 am - 4 pm
  • Thur 6pm - 7pm
  • Fri8 am - 4 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed

What's New at the Planetarium                 

May is ASTRONOMY MONTH at the Planetarium!

June 5 - A TRANSIT OF VENUS!                                                                   Venus will pass in front of the Sun for the last time during your lifetime and our Observation Deck will be open to watch the event. More information is coming!

Also, check out our summer camp for kids ages 7-11, June 25-28.
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Featured Shows

  DIGITAL 360 at its best! "Gotta See It!"   

NOW SHOWING in the Planetarium Digital 360 Theater:  

  • Double Feature:                                                                                     Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope plus Animalopolis, Thurs at 7 pm                                                       
  • Animalopolis, Sat at 2 pm                                                                      (No 2 pm show May 26) 

 

                                                   Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope - Four-hundred years ago, a simple adjustment to a child's spyglass revealed for the first time an infinite and perplexing universe to our eyes and imaginations. Join us today as the world's great telescopes, born of that serendipitous moment, gaze further into the distant past - and into our future.                                                                                      Watch trailer produced by Tyler Junior College
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Animalopolis will take you on a voyage into the magical world of animals. Get ready for a journey of smiles and chuckles!
Watch the trailer
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A Center for the Community

The Planetarium provides educational and entertaining shows for the community and assists with astronomy courses for Delta College students.

The modern facility is also a great place to host business meetings. With a spacious interior and unique architecture, the Planetarium also creates a great atmosphere for a memorable birthday party or wedding. Learn more about renting our facilities.

Be a Star

Want to contribute to the Planetarium? Named giving opportunities include 621 stars located in their respective constellations and imbedded in the terrazzo floor in the entrance lobby.

     
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Birthday Parties

Plan your child's birthday party at the Planetarium! Find the right option with one of our three party packages.

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Support the Planetarium

Your donation will support the future needs of the Planetarium--from new technology to new programs.

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