Witness Human Spaceflight Return to the Moon at Planetarium

NASA’s Artemis II Mission to Send Astronauts Back to the Moon

Get ready for a journey that will take you closer than ever before – back to the lunar surface. Starting soon, visitors can witness the historic return of astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission at the Nathan and Fannye Shafran Planetarium.

The four-man crew is preparing to embark on a thrilling adventure around the Moon, marking a crucial step towards establishing a long-term human presence on the lunar surface. This mission is part of NASA’s ambitious program to advance technology and scientific discovery in deep space exploration.

To experience this groundbreaking event, visit the Nathan and Fannye Shafran Planetarium during daily showtimes at noon, 1pm, and 3pm. Note that no 4pm showing will be available on December 24 or December 31.

A special ticket package, ‘Return to the Lunar Surface’, offers a unique viewing experience for $7 per ticket, in addition to general admission. Consider purchasing an All-Access Pass to save on your visit and make the most of your journey to space.

Source: https://www.cmnh.org/explore/current-exhibits/2024/12/17/planetarium-show-return-to-the-lunar-surface