Millholland Planetarium
A 65-seat digital planetarium theater featuring a 30 ft dome, state-of-the-art Digistar 7 projector, and immersive surround sound that transports you beyond the confines of Earth!
Shows that are Out of this World
Journey to the center of a black hole, tour the surface of the Sun, check out the rings of Saturn, and more! The Millholland Planetarium features a state-of-the-art Digistar 7 digital projector with exciting new shows now brighter and crisper!
Members Get In Free!
Members enjoy FREE public planetarium shows with every visit and discounts on laser shows. Join today to explore the universe as often as you like!
65 Seats
Seating Capacity
30 ft Dome
Dome Diameter
Digistar 7
Projector
Immersive Sound
Audio
Now Playing
* Planetarium shows are included with admission based on seat availability.
Flight of the Butterflies
The monarch butterfly is a true marvel of nature. Weighing less than a penny, it makes one of the longest migrations on Earth across a continent to a place it has never known. Follow the monarchs' perilous journey and join hundreds of millions of real butterflies at Mexico's remote mountain peaks.
Laser Scare
Spookier tunes from Blue Oyster Cult, Michael Jackson, Weird Al Yankovic, Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath and others aligned with laser light goodness!
Under the Weather
Join the Zula Patrol on an interplanetary adventure as they explore the science of weather! When their pet Gorga is tricked into stealing weather from other planets, the Zula Patrol sets out to save him and learns about weather both on Earth and across the universe.
Upcoming Showtimes
Shows run Wed–Sun in the afternoon and Sat mornings. Times are subject to change.
View Full CalendarTypical Weekly Schedule
Wednesday & Thursday
3:00pm
Friday & Sunday
2:00pm • 3:00pm
Saturday
11:00am • 2:00pm • 3:00pm
Group & School Shows
By appointment — call to book yours today!
* Showtimes subject to change. Check the full calendar for the latest schedule.
State-of-the-Art Projector
We are out-of-this-world excited to announce that the Millholland Planetarium has a state-of-the-art Digistar 7 digital projector!
Dome Cast
Share live and recorded events from other planetariums around the world directly to our dome.
400+ Partner Database
Access to a database of over 400 partners that CSC can use as programmatic elements.
Live NASA Feeds
Stream live feeds like NASA's Perseverance landing mission control experience.
Brighter & Crisper
All your old favorites are back, now with dramatically improved image quality, plus brand new shows!
Book a Private Show
You can book a private planetarium show for your group! Perfect for school field trips, scout troops, birthday parties, and corporate events. Contact our office staff to check availability and reserve your date.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
The following sponsors' generosity helps support the Millholland Planetarium...
What Visitors Are Saying
"What a wonderful place to visit! Great environment to learn and the staff is very helpful! Hickory is lucky to have great family education and entertainment."
— Meredith C.
"Fabulous and I don't often give praise. We took our grandson and were there for hours. He loved it and so did we."
— Denise G.
"We love the Science Center! I take my 2 and 4 year old boys weekly to play and enjoy the exhibits. The staff are wonderful and the classes offered are excellent!"
— Tiffany F.
Find the Planetarium
The Millholland Planetarium is located inside the Aquarium/Planetarium building on the North side of the SALT Block campus. Look for the Hall of Astronomy inside the building.
View Campus MapQuestions About the Planetarium?
Our team is happy to help with show times, group bookings, school programs, and more.
Phone
(828) 322-8169