TAKE A JOURNEY
OUT OF THIS WORLD
Our Planetarium will take you on a journey through space and allow you to explore the universe, all from the comfort of Hive.
PLEASE NOTE: The Planetarium is CLOSED Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday, and Anzac Day morning.
Moonbase: The Next Step
Moonbase: The Next Step is an exciting show in which we learn how the Moon was formed, reflect on the great Apollo missions of more than 50 years ago, and look at what the future hopefully holds for establishing permanent crewed lunar bases. As a prelude to each show, our astronomer will show some of our planetarium’s favourite images from the Apollo era.
The minimum age for attendance at this show is five years.
We are Guardians
We are Guardians examines how the ecosystems of our world are intrinsically connected and how, with the help of satellites, we can examine the links between human activities and climate change.
The minimum age for attendance at this show is five years.
Phantom of the Universe
Phantom of the Universe immerses the audience in the search for dark matter, which amounts to about 80% of the matter in the Universe. We know it’s there, but we don’t know what it is!
The minimum age for attendance at this show is five years, but it is most suitable for ages 12+.
Planet Nine
For 76 years, Pluto was called the ‘ninth planet’ in our Solar System. Thought at first to be as large as Earth, it turned out to be only two-thirds the size of our Moon! In 2006, when astronomers decided in 2006 which objects would qualify as planets, little Pluto missed out. However, there is good reason to think that there may be a real ninth planet out there, lurking way out beyond Neptune. Planet Nine reveals why we think it’s there, and how astronomers are searching for it.
The minimum age for attendance at this show is five years.
From Earth to the Universe
This 30-minute planetarium show takes the audience on a voyage through time and space. Using a combination of sights and sounds, it shows the Universe as revealed to us by science.
The minimum age for attendance at this show is five years.
The Sun: Our Living Star
The Sun: Our Living Star explains many early ideas about our Sun and how modern science has enabled us to understand so much more today. Find out how energy is created in the Sun, and why the Sun will eventually make life on Earth impossible after a few billion years.
The minimum age for attendance at this show is five years.
3-2-1 LIFTOFF!
3-2-1 Liftoff! s a show that will delight the younger members of our audience, including children under 5. Meet Elon the Hamster, who rescues a space robot who has fallen to Earth and helps him to get back into space.
This show is suitable for all ages.
Tycho Goes to the Moon
Tycho is a cute dog with a fascination for the Moon and the stars. When he is given a new kennel, he flies it to the Moon and beyond! This show is fantastic for younger audiences.
This show is suitable for all ages.
Tycho Goes to Mars
Tycho’s newest adventure sees Tycho, our favourite space dog, blasting off for the Red Planet. Tycho explores many of the amazing features of Mars, including the largest volcano in the Solar System! This show is fantastic for younger audiences.
This show is suitable for all ages.
Tzim Tzum
This is a 3-minute presentation of artwork and music by Darryl Rogers and Ian Chia, produced especially for the Ulverstone Planetarium dome. It is part of the set of works titled Spinland.
This presentation is suitable for all ages.
takila milaythina-ti – Heart in Country
takila milaythina-ti – Heart in Country is an immersive short feature film by Dave mangenner Gough and Darryl Rogers, with music by Ian Chia. In this locally produced show, the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community of North West Tasmania takes you on a cultural journey through the rhythms of day and night where spirit is imprinted in country. Experience sunrise, fire, hunt, collect, sunset, feed, story, dance, ceremony and rest as you are immersed in the timeless stories imprinted in country. Held in country, hearts in country.
The minimum age for attendance at this show is five years.