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Narrated by Tom Hanks

Passport to the Universe

Passport to the Universe

Taking audiences on an unforgettable voyage of billions of light-years, Passport to the Universe is an incredible journey from our home planet and the Milky Way galaxy to the edge of the universe. Audiences fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out into the vastness of the observable universe, experiencing these and other stunning cosmic destinations as never before possible. Using real science and cutting-edge technology to create immersive experiences that educate and inspire, Passport to the Universe is an unprecedented virtual tour that takes audiences to the limits of the universe and back again.

Narrated by Tom Hanks.

Passport to the Universe was developed by the American Museum of Natural History in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

“Science has finally caught up with science fiction.”
– The New York Times

“The experience is literally like nothing on Earth. Who would have thought that astrophysics could ever set your heart racing?”
– The Daily News

September 28, 2024

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One World One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure

Saturday, September 28, 2024
11:00 am

Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure. Follow along with Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, as they take you on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon.

Running time, 25 minutes.

Superhuman Body

Saturday, September 28, 2024
12:00 pm
Superhuman Body Film

Discover the Wonders of the Human Body and the Groundbreaking Medical Innovations That are Saving Human Lives.

Narrated by Matthew McConaughey.

Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels takes audiences inside the wonders of the human body and the incredible breakthroughs in science and bioengineering that are changing the course of human health.

Superhuman Body is a MacGillivray Freeman film presented by Edwards Lifesciences and Kenneth C. Griffin.

The runtime is approximately 40 minutes.

Cities of the Future

Saturday, September 28, 2024
1:00 pm
Cities of the Future Planetarium Show

Imagine stepping 50 years into the future and finding smart cities designed to be totally sustainable. Renewable energy is our primary power source, space-based solar power provides solar energy 24 hours a day, everything is recycled, and you have your own individualized pods that run on maglev trains using little or no energy. You can also ride an electric flying vehicle! Traffic jams are a thing of the past. This isn’t science fiction. Engineers are making plans for a sustainable world right now.

Cities of the Future is an exciting giant screen experience from MacGillivray Freeman Films and the American Society of Civil Engineers, the award-winning team that brought you Dream Big: Engineering Our World.

The runtime is approximately 40 minutes

Superhuman Body

Saturday, September 28, 2024
2:00 pm
Superhuman Body Film

Discover the Wonders of the Human Body and the Groundbreaking Medical Innovations That are Saving Human Lives.

Narrated by Matthew McConaughey.

Superhuman Body: World of Medical Marvels takes audiences inside the wonders of the human body and the incredible breakthroughs in science and bioengineering that are changing the course of human health.

Superhuman Body is a MacGillivray Freeman film presented by Edwards Lifesciences and Kenneth C. Griffin.

The runtime is approximately 40 minutes.

Current Night Sky 'Las Estrellas de las Americas'

Saturday, September 28, 2024
3:00 pm

Our full-dome programs utilize Digistar7, a visualization and simulation software designed to present and teach astronomy, astrophysics, and earth sciences. Our full-dome theater is a large-scale immersive environment featuring a real-time digital planetarium.

Current Night Sky
"Las Estrellas de las Americas" is a bilingual show that weaves together captivating Latin American mythology through immersive storytelling. Come with us from Long Island to South America as we explore the constellations and hear mythical stories from various South American cultures. Educator Director Ines J teaches us about stargazing and Greek mythology surrounding the constellations.

"I love stargazing and learning about the Greek Mythology surrounding the constellations. I was even more curious to learn about Latin American myths and how they relate to astronomical phenomena. Bringing these stories to life helps bring awareness to the rich and exotic culture that’s hidden in Latin America." - Director of Education Ines J.