Plan Your Visit
UA Science: Flandrau is located on the campus of the University of Arizona, at the northeast corner of Cherry Avenue and East University Boulevard. For directions and visitor parking information, click here.
Hours of Operation
UA Science: Flandrau is open 7 days a week. Times are below. Planetarium shows are available by reservation only for school and youth groups on weekdays, and to the general public Thursday and Friday evenings through Sundays.
| Planetarium/Exhibits/Mineral Museum | Laser Light Shows | School and Youth Groups | Observatory | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
CLOSED |
|
| Tuesday |
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
CLOSED |
|
| Wednesday | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
7 p.m. to 10 p.m. | |
| Thursday | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (Family Night) |
8 p.m. (Family) |
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
7 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Friday | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
9, 10, 11 p.m. |
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
7 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Saturday |
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
9, 10, 11 p.m. | 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. | |
| Sunday | Noon to 5 p.m. | CLOSED |
Admission Prices
Planetarium/Exhibits/Mineral Museum
Adults (16 years and older): $7.50 Fri. evening-Sunday ($5 Mon.-Fri. afternoon)
Children (4 to 15 years old): $5 ($3 Mon.-Fri. afternoon)
Children under 4 years old: Free
School and Youth Groups: See reservations page
Cat Card: $2 discount
Arizona college students: $2
Laser Light Show Admission (includes exhibits)
Adults: $10
Children (4 to 15 years old): $7.50
Children under 4 years old: Free
Cat Card Holders and Arizona college students (with ID): $7.50
Observatory
FREE (donations accepted)
Laser Light Shows
Here are the laser light show times:
Thursdays (Family Night)
7 p.m. – Educational constellation laser show: “Legends of the Night Sky”
8 p.m. – Family friendly music laser light show
(Family-oriented exhibit hall activities and family discount of $7.50 for adults, $5 for children)
Fridays
9, 10, 11 p.m. – Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon”
Saturdays
9, 10, 11 p.m. – Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon”
Buy your laser light show tickets online now!
Planetarium Shows
Planetarium shows are available to the public Friday evening through Sunday, and by reservation to school and youth groups Monday through Friday afternoon.

Hector Vector Star Projector
What can you see when you look up in the sky tonight? A planet, a constellation, a galaxy, or maybe a nebula where stars are being born? Explore the wonders of Arizona’s beautiful night sky as we show you what you can see with your unaided eyes, give you a deeper look through stunning telescope and spacecraft imagery, and answer your questions.
Touring the Planets
Take a journey through our solar system, learning about the planets and viewing spectacular photos and videos — including 3D images of the sun, moon, Saturn and Mars. Find out what we’ve learned about Mars from the UA-led Phoenix Mission, and ask your questions. Visitors of all ages will enjoy this tour around our galactic neighborhood.
Stories From the Stars
Sit back and relax as we spin tales of the constellations and how the ancients thought about the night sky. Learn about the constellations you can see in Arizona, ask your questions, and explore the mythology of the stars.
Legends of the Night Sky
Families and younger audiences will enjoy learning the stories behind the constellations through laser animation.
Here are the planetarium show times:
Fridays
7 p.m.: Stories From the Stars
Saturdays
11 a.m.: Legends of the Night Sky
1 p.m.: Touring the Planets
3 p.m.: Tucson Sky Tonight
7 p.m.: Tucson Sky Tonight
Sundays
1 p.m.: Touring the Planets
3 p.m.: Tucson Sky Tonight
