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East Texas A&M University Planetarium The ETAMU Planetarium is located in the McFarland Science Building and open to the public for shows.

For more than 20 years, the planetarium has served as a gateway to science and discovery for thousands of visitors each year across Northeast Texas. The Texas A&M University-Commerce is proud to announce the re-opening of its state-of-the-art planetarium. The planetarium has a 40-foot dome and a Digistar 7 all digital projection system which fills the dome with sights and sounds beyond imagination. The planetarium' s newly remodeled 81 reclining seats provide an amazing and comfortable atmosphere to dazzle your senses.

10/15/2026

🌟 FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE PLANETARIUM! 🌎✨

Looking for something fun to do tomorrow night? Join us at the East Texas A&M University Planetarium for two incredible journeys through space and time!

πŸ“… Friday, October 16, 2026

🌎 7:00 PM β€” Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons

Join Mia and her uncle on a magical adventure to discover why we experience the changing seasons! This delightful journey is perfect for families and young explorers who want to uncover the wonders of our planet.

⏳ 8:00 PM β€” Tales of a Time Traveler

Get ready for an extraordinary journey through time! Travel from the beginning of the universe to the distant future as we explore the incredible story of time itself with David Tennant.

🎟️ Admission: Just $5 per person, per show!

πŸ•‘ Ticket Office Opens: 6:30 PM

⭐ Important: Doors close promptly when each show begins, and late entry is not permitted. Arrive early to purchase your tickets and find your seats!

Whether you're exploring the science of the seasons or traveling through the mysteries of time, there's something for everyone under our dome!

🌌 Make Friday night a night of discovery! We hope to see you there!

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10/12/2026
10/08/2026

🌌✨ TOMORROW NIGHT β€” YOUR ADVENTURE THROUGH THE UNIVERSE AWAITS! ✨🌌

πŸš€ Friday Night at the Planetarium!
πŸ“… Friday, October 9th

Looking for something fun to do this Friday night? Bring your family, friends, or someone special and join us at the East Texas A&M University Planetarium for TWO incredible journeys beneath the stars! 🌟

🌎 7:00 PM β€” Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons

πŸ‚πŸŒΈβ˜€οΈβ„οΈ Ever wonder why we have seasons?

Join Mia, a curious young girl, as she discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery and embarks on a magical adventure to uncover the secrets of our changing seasons!

A colorful, imaginative journey that's perfect for families and young explorers!

πŸŒ€ 8:00 PM β€” Tales of a Time Traveler

⏳🌠 What if you could travel through time and witness the incredible history of our universe?

Narrated by David Tennant, this breathtaking planetarium experience takes you from the birth of the universe to the distant future, exploring black holes, the lives of stars, and the mysteries of time itself!

An unforgettable cosmic adventure for curious minds of all ages!

🎟️ ADMISSION: JUST $5 PER PERSON, PER SHOW!

πŸ•‘ Ticket Office Opens: 6:30 PM

πŸ›οΈ Gift Shop Open: 6:30–8:00 PM

⭐ Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome while seats remain!

πŸ“ East Texas A&M University Planetarium
πŸ“ž 903-468-8650
πŸ“§ [email protected]

⚠️ Please arrive early! Once a show begins, the doors close and late entry is not permitted.

🌠 Two amazing shows. One incredible night. Endless possibilities!

Make tomorrow night a little more extraordinary. Come explore the universe with us!

πŸ’« We can't wait to see you under the dome!

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09/17/2026

🌟 Friday Night at the Planetarium is almost here! 🌟

Join us tomorrow night at the East Texas A&M University Planetarium for two journeys into space!

πŸš€ 7:00 p.m. β€” Little Major Tom: Into the Unknown
FINAL SHOWING! This is your last chance to join Tom and Stella as a dangerous hurricane on Earth forces Tom to face his fears and take on a challenging space mission.

🌌 8:00 p.m. β€” Passport to the Universe
Fly beneath the rings of Saturn, travel through the Orion Nebula, plunge into a black hole, and journey all the way to the edge of the observable universe!

🎟️ Admission: $5 per person, per show
πŸ“ Ticket office opens at 6:30 p.m.
🎫 Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome while seats remain.
πŸ›οΈ Our gift shop is open from 6:30–8:00 p.m. with space-themed items available.

For reservations or more information, contact us at 903-468-8650 or [email protected].

Come spend your Friday night exploring the universe with usβ€”and don't miss the final showing of Little Major Tom: Into the Unknown! πŸš€βœ¨

09/10/2026

Tomorrow night is Friday Night at the Planetarium! 🌌✨

Join us Friday, September 11 for two journeys into space:

πŸš€ 7:00 PM β€” Little Major Tom: Into the Unknown
Tom and Stella are training aboard Space Base 1 when a massive hurricane threatens Earth. Tom must overcome his fear of his first spacewalk and take on a mission where failure could have devastating consequences.

🌠 8:00 PM β€” Passport to the Universe
Fly beneath Saturn’s rings, journey through the Orion Nebula, plunge into a black hole, and travel from Earth to the edge of the observable universe!

🎟️ Admission: $5 per person, per show
πŸ•‘ Ticket office opens at 6:30 PM
πŸ›οΈ Gift Shop open 6:30–8:00 PM
πŸ“… Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome while seats remain.

πŸ“ž 903-468-8650
πŸ“§ [email protected]

Come spend your Friday night exploring the universe with us! 🌎πŸͺπŸš€

Address

2201 W Neal Street
Commerce, TX
75428

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
6pm - 9pm

Telephone

+19034688650

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