Springfield Museums members must sign in for ticket discounts.
The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather, and all life.
The passage of the Sun’s fiery disc across the sky — day by day, month by month — was the only way to keep track of time for countless past civilizations. Don’t be fooled by the terminology; although it is a typical dwarf star, the Sun consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen each second and is 500 times as massive as all the planets combined. Discover the secrets of our star in this planetarium show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface in immersive full-dome format. Running time: 45 minutes.
Please note: General museum admission and planetarium tickets are required. Those who only purchase planetarium tickets will be asked to pay the balance for a general admission upon arrival at the Museums. Please make sure you have purchased general admission and planetarium tickets for the same day.
If you have any questions about visiting the Museums, call 413-314-6436 or email welcomecenter@springfieldmuseums.org. Messages and emails will be answered during regular museum hours.