Dark Universe
Show times are generally*: 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:10 PM, 3:20 PM, and 4:30 PM
*Subject to change based on museum events. All show times feature Open Caption. Tickets are only available in person.
Planetarium
Air and Space Museum
6th St. & Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC
Immerse yourself in the stars!
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Showtimes for June 16, 2025
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
Join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from "Zhima Jie," the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street.
10:30 AM on Thursday and Sunday. Free tickets are only available in person.
The Sky Tonight
Get to know the night sky with this free guided tour of constellations and visible planets.
10:30 AM on the first and third Saturday of each month. Free tickets are only available in person.
Worlds Beyond Earth
Show times are generally*: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:35 PM, 2:45 PM, 3:55 PM, and 5:00 PM
*Subject to change based on museum events. All show times feature Open Caption. Tickets are only available in person.
Parking
Limited metered street parking is available. Please read signs carefully for parking hours and permit restrictions. Parking is available in several local lots, including two blocks south of the Museum at 6th and C Streets, SW.
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