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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Natural Science
Abrams Planetarium

Sensory Friendly

 Sunday, June 21st, 2026

Saturn's rings with Saturn and 2 other planetary objects.

Ice Worlds

11:30 a.m.

Three alien children smiling while standing on an alien planet.

The Stellars

1:00 p.m.

 
 

About Our Sensory Friendly Shows

The Abrams Planetarium offers sensory friendly shows on the third Sunday of every month at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. These shows will run with the lights up, the sound down, and the theater doors open so people can move about as needed. We also provide a place to "chill out" in our lobby. All shows include a live star talk about what is up in the sky that night. We will include a short break between the main show and star talk. Information about what to expect during the show will be provided when you check in. 

 

Tickets & Pricing

Sensory friendly shows are free for all audiences!                                                     
We're sorry, but sensory friendly show tickets are not available in advance. Ticket availability begins 30 minutes prior to showtime and are available at the front door.
 

Season Schedule (Fall 2025 - Summer 2026)

The Abrams Planetarium sensory friendly show schedule for Fall 2025 through Summer 2026. Each show is approximately 60 minutes long; a 30 minute recorded portion followed by a 30 minute live presentation of the current evening sky.

Saturn's rings with Saturn and 2 other planetary objects.

Ice Worlds

11:30 a.m.

The delicate balance between ice, water and the existence of life has been a topic of exploration and discovery in science for generations. In travels to the Arctic and Antarctic regions of our planet, we'll examine the ecosystems that live and thrive there and see how their survival is connected with our own. Beyond Earth, we'll see how the existence of ice shapes the landscape and the natural systems on other planets and moons in our solar system. 

Video camera with text that reads "Show Trailer"
 
Three alien children smiling while standing on an alien planet.

The Stellars

1:00 p.m.

Introducing THE STELLARS, a show designed with the youngest audiences in mind. The show weaves important educational themes into a character-driven story. It is the perfect blend of fun and learning, carefully crafted to spark the imagination and curiosity of young kids. The characters even break the “fourth wall” several times to directly engage with the audience about their ideas. The educational content of the show explores the essentials necessary for plant growth, the diversity of Earth's ecosystems, and the critical role of forests as habitats. It underscores our bond with nature and our role in preserving it, along with the importance of the scientific method in understanding our world. 


Spacecraft flying past nebula with planetary surface below.

Violent Universe

11:30 a.m.
The beauty of a starlit sky conceals the violent forces at work within our universe. From the upheaval of a giant star that explodes to release its material into space, to a future encounter between the Earth and a large asteroid that is too close for comfort, we will witness the forces that hold the universe together and occasionally try to rip it apart. Narrated by Patrick Stewart of Star Trek: The Next Generation and the X-Men films.
Video camera with text that reads "Show Trailer."
 
Five aliens and their dog in a spaceship with a gas giant planet in the background.

The Zula Patrol: Under the Weather!

1:00 p.m.
The stalwart heroes of The Zula Patrol are on an expedition collecting samples of weather for scientist Multo's research. When the Zula gang inadvertently hurts their loyal pet Gorga's feelings, he decides to leave Zula and find another planet to live on. Villain Dark Truder then tricks Gorga into helping with his latest nefarious scheme to rule the universe. The Zula Patrollers find out and go after him-in the process learning all about weather, both terrestrial and interplanetary. Based on the hit TV series. 
Video camera with text that reads "Show Trailer."
Paper and Pencil symbol with text that reads "Instructional Materials"
 

Parking

Available parking is dependent on the time of your visit:

Map showing parking available near the planetarium.

Cars on Weekends or Weekdays after 6 p.m.

The lot directly across the street from the planetarium, Lot 41, is free and available to park. This lot is not available to park in weekdays before 6pm.
 

Cars on Weekdays before 6 p.m.

The closest spot to park cars on weekdays is the ramp behind the planetarium, Lot 51. Use the entrances on North or South Shaw lane farther from the planetarium/closer to the Law school to access the basement floors. These spots are metered. You can pay, using your license plate number, on the MSU Spot On app or at the kiosks. If those are full, Lot 39 or the Wharton Center, Lot 19,  are the next closest lots. For more information about Pay by Plate, please visit the MSU Parking Services website.
 
 

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