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The Seminole State Planetarium

Out-Of-This-World Presentations

The Planetarium at Seminole State College of Florida offers live interactive digital video presentations that are unlike any planetarium show you'll ever experience. From traditional star displays and cultural shows that detail the importance of astronomy around the world, to feature presentations that whisk you through the depths of outer space, the planetarium has something for curious stargazers of all ages.

Located on the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus, the planetarium has served Central Florida for more than 20 years as an fun and educational instructional resource for school groups and classes, from preschool to college.

The planetarium is also home to the Central Florida Astronomical Society, one of the largest amateur astronomy societies in the Southeast.

Our staff invites you to an unforgettable evening — to experience the fascinating world of astronomy. We hope that your time at the planetarium piques your curiosity to learn even more about the Earth, our solar system and beyond.

Students visit the planetarium from miles around to experience our specialized "Seminole Space Science" presentations, which are designed specifically to supplement their astronomy knowledge for FCAT standards, as well as our state-of-the-art college-level presentations. 

Discover the Universe in Full-Dome Video!

If you haven't been to the planetarium in a while, you'll be delighted to see that our special shows are now presented in full-dome digital video. The planetarium is the first in Central Florida to offer this type of immersive celestial experience. Journey to the far reaches of of the Milky Way; get a bird's eye view of the moon; and unravel the mysteries of the cosmos up close and personally, as Seminole State's full-dome video gives you the sensation of zooming through outer space.

Planetarium Show Prices


Adults:$6
Seniors (55 and up):$4
Students (grades K-12):$4
Non-Seminole State College Students (with ID):$4
Preschoolers and Seminole State students, faculty and staff:Free!

Show Information

Doors open at 8 p.m., and each show begins promptly at 8:30 p.m. The Planetarium does not take reservations, so we advise everyone to arrive early for ideal seating. No one may enter or re-enter the planetarium once the show begins. 

Friday Shows
  • Central Florida Nights: These shows run on the first, third and fifth Friday of each month (excluding December).
  • Cultural Astronomy Series: These shows run on the second and fourth Friday of each month.
Saturday Shows
  • Special Features: These are live interactive presentations on topics related to astronomy or science.

For additional information regarding show times and descriptions, directions and more, call 407.708.2360.
Want more information?

General Information:
Derek Demeter
407.708.2409

School Field Trips:
Michael McConville
407.708.2421

Media Requests
Derek Demeter
407.708.2409

Get Admissions Info
or call 407.708.2050

Did you know?

Dr. Nadine Barlow, the First Director of the UCF Robinson Observatory, considers the Seminole State Planetarium as the best planetarium in Central Florida.

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