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Our shows are well known for creative mix of strong science content and inventive storytelling, utilising the best of narrative and non-fiction modes. Melbourne Planetarium shows are multiaward winning, including the 2007 Domefest Award for Best Sound and Visual Narrative, and the 2015 Director’s Award at the Jena Fulldome Festival.
Established in 1965, Melbourne Planetarium is Australia’s oldest planetarium.
Located at Museum Victoria’s Scienceworks, it attracts over 130,000 visitors per year. For more information email us at melbplano@museum.vic.gov.au.
- Melbourne Planetarium Fulldome shows brochure| 23.76 MB .pdf file
View trailers for a selection of Melbourne Planetarium shows.
Tycho Goes to Mars
Tycho, our favourite cheeky dog with a knack for getting into trouble, is finally blasting off to discover the red planet, Mars!
Moonbase ONE
The Moon has always captivated humanity, inspiring us to leave the world behind and venture into space.
Carriberrie
An exhilarating and visceral film that tells the expansive story of Carriberrie-dance, song and music in Aboriginal culture.
Capturing the Cosmos
All-sky astronomy is a new way of looking at the sky to better understand our Universe.
Starlight
Uncover the mysteries of the stars in this Planetarium show.
Tilt
Join Annie and Max for a whirlwind adventure to find out how the seasons work.
Our Living Climate
Our Living Climate examines climate change throughout the Earth’s history.
Tycho to the Moon
Blast off on an amazing ride into space with Tycho and his young friends, Ruby and Michael.
Black Holes
Imagine a place where time stands still and the known laws of physics don’t apply.
The Problem with Pluto
The Problem with Pluto joins Lucy Leavitt on board a research craft heading to the outer limits of the Solar System.
- Download the Fulldome shows brochure| 23.76 MB .pdf file
