Planetarium programs for schools
A visit to the Planetarium is a very effective way for students to learn about the Universe. The facility consists of both the Cosmic Skydome and extensive astronomy and space exploration displays in the Display Zone.
Our astronomers provide services to help teach a broad range of astronomy topics.
The Planetarium offers a range of curriculum-linked school programs that support learning in science and technology by exploring the night sky, the Solar System, robotics, space technologies and more.
While visiting the Planetarium your students can:
- complete activity sheets (Year 4 and up) while looking for answers in the Display Zone
- learn curriculum-appropriate content during the Cosmic Skydome show
- have queries answered during question and answer time in the Cosmic Skydome.
Cosmic Skydome show
The highlight of any visit to the Planetarium is a show in the Cosmic Skydome, which is one of the most advanced in the southern hemisphere.
Students will be immersed in an educational and entertaining experience. The Planetarium’s astronomers will include curriculum and age relevant elements about the night sky, our Solar System, our galaxy and beyond.
Bookings are essential.
Use our online booking form for school and group bookings and enquiries.
Prices
An admission fee of $10.35 per student applies (when in a group of 10+ students), subject to change. Pre-booked school groups with 10 or more students are eligible for free-of-charge adult supervisors according to the age ratios below.
| Year level | Adult to child ratio |
|---|---|
| Prep and below | 1:3 |
| Primary (years 1-6) | 1:5 |
| Lower secondary (years 7-10) | 1:10 |
| Upper secondary (years 11-12) | 1:15 |
Contact the Brisbane Transport Charter Office on 07 3178 5110 or by email for bus hire rates.
Activity sheets
You can download and print activity sheets at school to use at the Planetarium for students in Years 4 to 12. These can be completed in the Display Zone, before the Cosmic Skydome show. Activity sheets include one set of questions for the foyer and another set for the gallery. Answers can be provided to teachers at the time of the visit.
- activity sheets for years 4-5 (Word - 132kb)
- activity sheets for years 6-7 (Word - 120kb)
- activity sheets for year 8 (Word - 120kb)
- activity sheets for year 9 (Word - 123kb)
- activity sheets for year 10 (Word - 123kb)
- activity sheets for years 11-12 (Word - 122kb).
A great range of education resources are also available in the Galaxy Gift shop.