The Delta College Planetarium inspires exploration through entertaining Dome360 shows and events. But did you know you could take classes there, as well?
The Planetarium is located in the heart of downtown Bay City, at the beginning of historic Center Avenue. It is within walking distance to Wenonah Park, numerous restaurants, coffee houses, shops and the Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library.
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Let It SnowThis entertaining show features classic and modern holiday music set to thematic scenery and artistic animation. Songs include “Frosty the Snowman,” “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Winter Wonderland” and many more. The program is a fun experience for audiences of all ages, especially families.
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Season of LightRefreshed with new visuals and narration, Season of Light tells the story of how our holiday traditions are connected to the cycles of the sky. People all over the world have held festivals, lit candles and tried to bring light to the darkness of the winter sky. The show explains the seasons, the winter constellations and speculates about the Star of Bethlehem.
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Life Under the Arctic SkyThis Dome360 film features the Sami people of northern Scandinavia as they follow the reindeer migrations, much like their ancestors. A total of 10 filming expeditions and 105 days were made to the arctic to capture the northern lights, the Sami and their reindeer, dog sledding and the beautiful arctic scenery.
Events
A celebration of Mars’ close approach to Earth with activities, planetarium show and observing! The event begins in the grand atrium lobby with demonstrations and tabletop activities for families, handout material and take-home resources. A special showing of “Dateline Mars” plays at 7pm, with telescope viewing of Mars (weather permitting) beginning at 8pm on the planetarium’s rooftop observation deck. This is a free event.
A live performance by a string quintet from the Saginaw Bay Symphony set to immersive animations of space and art in the planetarium’s Dome360 Theater. Tickets $25 per person. Due to the nature of the live performance in a small venue, the experience is not recommended for children under 12. Because of limited seating, pre-reservation is highly encouraged.
"A great venue in the middle of the city. The 360 screen puts you right in the show!"
