Visiting the UTA Planetarium

Location

UTA Planetarium is located at 700 Planetarium Place in the Chemistry & Physics Building on the UTA campus in Arlington, Texas.

Recommended Parking

Maverick Parking Garage - 708 S. West St.

Located at just one-half block south of UTA Planetarium. Parking in the garage is $4 per hour or a daily maximum of $14, which can be paid at the kiosk on the lower level next to the elevators. Or, you may purchase your parking ahead of time and save time when you get here. Pay for zone 8050 (Maverick Parking Garage) by scanning the QR code or visiting the website below.

Honk Mobile Location Code - 8050

Parking

We want your visit with us to go as smoothly as possible! See the best options for on campus parking for your show below.

Maverick Parking Garage - 708 S. West St.

Located at just one-half block south of UTA Planetarium. Parking in the garage is $4 per hour or a daily maximum of $14, which can be paid at the kiosk on the lower level next to the elevators. Or, you may purchase your parking ahead of time and save time when you get here.

Honk Mobile Location Code - 8050

Purchase Garage Parking

College Park District - 400 S. Spaniolo St.

Located only two blocks away from UTA Planetarium and features shops with plenty to offer before or after your show! Parking is $4 per hour. You may purchase your parking ahead of time and save time when you get here.

Honk Mobile Location Code - 8053

Purchase Parking

Metered Parking

There are several nearby areas that provide short-term metered parking. Metered spaces are enforced 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Friday. Meters are not enforced on weekends, and patrons can use metered spaces for free during weekend shows. You can use the the HonkMobile phone app to pay, as well as most machines accept either credit cards or coins.

Bus Parking

Bus parking is located on the street next to the Maverick Parking Garage at 708 S. West Street. There are two full-size bus parking spots outlined in white with signs stating "Bus Parking". Buses may park here for the entirety of the show free of charge. Additional bus parking can be found by the Maverick Stadium located at 1301 W. Mitchell Street. UTA Shuttle services are able to bring the drivers back to the UTA Planetarium.

Passenger Drop-off

Convenient passenger drop-off is available on the corner of West and 3rd Street.

Upcoming Shows

UTA Planetarium offers a variety of shows for the general public.

Shows & Events