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Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium offers interactive exhibits, a FullDome planetarium and laser music shows, a world-class mineral museum and more.

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Located at the heart of the University of Arizona campus the Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium explores our universe from earth to space and everything in-between, bringing science alive for young and life-long learners alike. Changing exhibits through the year focus on biology, energy, optics and more, weaving in ground-breaking UA research and revealing the world of science careers for budding scientists.


Sit back, relax and tour the universe in southern Arizona’s only Planetarium Theater. A new state-of-the-art digital projection system can show you the night sky and fly you to the edge of the known universe – all in high definition 360º imagery. Explore the ever-changing science exhibits and don’t miss the world-class UA Mineral Museum located on the lower level.


The University of Arizona Mineral Museum on the lower level of Flandrau houses one of the top-5 gem and mineral collections of the world. With a core collection dating back to 1892, the Mineral Museum now holds more than 26,000 specimens. The Mineral Museum's permanent exhibit of over 2,000 specimens includes stunning minerals and meteorites from Arizona, Mexico and around the world.

Address: 1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719, USA
Phone: (520) 621-4516
ude.anozira.liame@uardnalf
State: Arizona
Zip Code: 85719


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Perhaps the finest planetarium in Arizona, the Flandrau Science Center provides spectacular displays of the heavens and wonderful laser shows. Highly recommended.
8 years ago (06-09-2017)
Great shows. Check the schedule on line and organize your visit accordingly. Different shows for different ages on the hour. Saw a kid show and all the kids about age 7-10 loved it. Also saw an excellent asteroid show for adults for only $3 more per person. Great glow in dark t-shirts for kids in gift shop. Mineral display in basement. Check out science section for elementary age kids. This is a small place but worth a visit. Park in Cherry Street lot about a block walk on other side of University Street. Free parking on weekends when there is no ball game.
8 years ago (29-04-2017)
It's fun but I took my 4 and 2 year old and there was hardly anything there for them. They can't do the puzzles. The laser show wasn't until 4pm. There was things on doors like waterlife exhibit but the door was locked. I was kind of disappointed because when I would go about 10 years ago it was a lot more interactive. The staff was very amazing and very helpful just not as fun or educational as I hoped.
8 years ago (08-02-2017)
bought a yearly membership thru groupon, and glad we did. have been a few times and always enjoy our visits. the planetarium shows are weekdays at 4pm, and then a bunch of them go each hour on weekend. Bring my 3 and 1 yr old here and although most of the exhibits are "over their head" they are hands out so they don't care and have fun looking at all the pictures. really lucky to have a planetarium in our town.
8 years ago (28-02-2017)
I am an astronomy enthusiast. This place is great to get my fix. Friendly staff and super fun for the kids.
8 years ago (16-03-2017)
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