As the largest university in the North Texas region, UTA is ideally positioned to offer superlative programming that benefits not just our own campus students but the community as well. As a unique visual tool to spark interest in science and engineering, especially for K-12 students, the Planetarium provides an amazing window into the solar system as well as a pathway to higher education. Students receive a unique learning experience boosted by immersive graphics and audio, and they interact with knowledgeable scientists who encourage engagement through active learning. The Planetarium employs UTA astronomers, astrophysicists, and science and engineering students who present planetarium shows daily. Young students also become familiar with a university setting, explore the university campus, and observe higher education and research first-hand, compelling them to imagine themselves as college students.
If your group will exceed 150 people, please fill out two separate request forms.
Each show lasts about 1 hour.
Start off with a fun full-dome feature show. We offer a variety of shows that follow TEKS standards.
Next, our astronomers provide a tour of the Texas nighttime sky without all the distracting city lights. Explore the solar system, other point-of-interest objects, and trending astronomy topics.
Do you have any questions about space, astronomy, or anything you just saw in your show? Ask the questions and our astronomers will provide the answers. What's Mars made of? How hot is Venus, really?
Finally, as surprise end to your trip in space, you may include a virtual roller coaster ride! This is completely free and a often a fun way to end the field trip.
I've been a teacher for 25 years and this is the best field trip we've ever been on.
Just wanted to share that our children LOVED the planetarium. Thanks a million!
We had a FANTASTIC time at the Planetarium this week! The students really enjoyed the experience.
Take advantage of other engaging and memorable experiences on campus. These visits are scheduled independently.
UTA’s Dan Dipert University Welcome Center provides group campus tours at 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturdays. There is no charge for campus tours. Having a tour guide on campus can bring to life the rich history and vibrant campus life of the UTA campus.
Visit UTAExperience an exciting and interactive science show presented by the Science Ambassadors. Chemistry comes to life with live demonstrations involving dry ice, liquid nitrogen, and fire. To schedule please use their online request form.
ContactLearn more about what to expect while visiting and where to park.
One show:
Students/Chaperones - $6 each
Two shows:
Students/Chaperones - $10 each
Independent School District teachers and staff are free of charge.
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