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Justice Planetarium

Cosmosphere began as the first planetarium in Kansas and today, it offers one of the most technically advanced planetariums in the region. You’ll leave knowing exactly what planets and stars will be over Kansas that evening and how to find them in the night sky.    

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Runtime: 45 minutes
Rating: G
Planetarium

Everyday: 1pm

Narrated by Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong’o

Worlds Beyond Earth tells the story of the surprisingly dynamic worlds that orbit our Sun.

Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking space missions, Worlds Beyond Earth takes viewers on an exhilarating adventure through our cosmic neighborhood. Immersive visualizations showcase the solar system with unprecedented accuracy, including a landing on the cratered surface of our own Moon, a dramatic flight through the swirling rings of Saturn, and soaring encounters with distant worlds of active volcanoes and buried oceans.

Featuring breathtaking visuals and cutting-edge science, Worlds Beyond Earth is a dazzling celebration of the Age of Exploration and the unique conditions that make life on Earth possible.

Runtime: 45 minutes
Rating: G
Planetarium

Everyday: 4pm

Voyage beyond the planet and experience our home through the eyes of Astronauts. Orbital is an epic journey from the Big Bang, to the flourishing of life on Earth, to low Earth orbit. A new film by Guy Reid and Planetary Collective, Orbital transports you through an abstract landscape of light, inspired by bioluminescent earthly beings and atmospheric aurorae. Guided by the voices of the astronauts and cosmonauts of Constellation Coalition who have looked back and experienced the awe of our place in the universe, you will feel your own “Overview Effect” as you meditate on our planet in Shared Reality.

PLEASE NOTE: Show times are subject to change. It is best to call our Box Office, 800.397.0330 x312, for current show times for the date you wish to visit. This does not apply to prescheduled school groups.

13 Days of Christmas Movies

Runtime: 1h 34m
Rating: PG
Feature Film

Dec 12: 7pm

Featuring Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin and Scott Schwartz

In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie Parker attempts to convince his parents, teacher, and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift.

Runtime: 1h 36m
Rating: PG
Feature Film

Dec 13: 7pm

Featuring Jim Carrey, Steve Valentine and Daryl Sabara

Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old moneylender, is visited by three Christmas spirits on Christmas Eve. Scrooge embarks on a journey of self-redemption to mend his miserly ways.

Runtime: 1h 38m
Rating: PG
Feature Film

Dec 14: 7pm

Featuring Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis and Dan Aykroyd

With their daughter Blair away in Peru, Luther and Nora Krank decide to skip Christmas altogether until she decides to come home, causing an uproar when they must celebrate it at the last minute.

Runtime: 1h 35m
Rating: PG
Feature Film

Dec 15: 7pm

Featuring Jim Varney, Douglas Seale and Oliver Clark

Ernest helps Santa Claus as he searches for his successor.

Runtime: 1h 37m
Rating: PG
Feature Film

Dec 16: 7pm

Featuring Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold and Wendy Crewson

When a man inadvertently makes Santa fall off his roof on Christmas Eve, he finds himself magically recruited to take his place.

Runtime: 1h 30m
Rating: R
Feature Film

Dec 17: 7pm

Featuring Patton Oswalt, Isabella Gielniak and Kal Penn

Six years have elapsed since Guantanamo Bay, leaving Harold and Kumar estranged from one another with very different families, friends and lives. But when Kumar arrives on Harold’s doorstep during the holiday season with a mysterious package in hand, he inadvertently burns down Harold’s father-in-law’s beloved Christmas tree. To fix the problem, Harold and Kumar embark on a mission through New York City to find the perfect Christmas tree, once again stumbling into trouble at every single turn.

Runtime: 1h 44m
Rating: G
Feature Film

Dec 18: 7pm

Featuring Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell and David Krumholtz

Scott Calvin has been a humble Santa Claus for eight years, but it might come to an end if he doesn’t find a Mrs. Claus.

Runtime: 1h 41m
Rating: PG-13
Feature Film

Dec 19: 7pm

Featuring Bill Murray, Karen Allen and John Forsythe

A selfish, cynical television executive is haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve.

Runtime: 1h 25m
Rating: G
Feature Film

Dec 20: 7pm

Featuring Michael Caine, Dave Goelz and Steve Whitmire

The Muppets put their spin on the tale of an elder, Christmas-hating miser who is visited by spirits who foretell his future and share secrets from his past and present, which helps change his view on life.

Runtime: 1h 44m
Rating: PG
Feature Film

Dec 21: 7pm

Featuring Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen and Kelley

On the outskirts of Whoville lives a green, revenge-seeking Grinch who plans to ruin Christmas for all of the citizens of the town.

Runtime: 1h 37m
Rating: PG
Feature Film

Dec 22: 7pm

Featuring Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin and Jude Law

When the evil spirit Pitch launches an assault on Earth, the Immortal Guardians team up to protect the innocence of children all around the world.

Runtime: 1h 40m
Rating: G
Feature Film

Dec 23: 7pm

Featuring Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire and Marjorie Reynolds

At an inn which is open only on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer.

Runtime: 2h
Rating: G
Feature Film

Dec 24: 3pm

Featuring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney

A successful song-and-dance team become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general.

Go Beyond

Visit the Cosmosphere, the greatest space museum on planet Earth.