Missouri Portable Planetarium School Programs
A Portable Planetarium and Space Science Museum
• Kansas City • St. Louis • Springfield •
The In-School STEM Field Trip that comes to you!
Formerly the Arkansas SkyDome Planetarium
Science Adventure Awaits!
The Southern Skies Portable Planetarium and Space Science Museum brings the wonders of the universe to schools and organizations across the south central United States. With one of the largest and most advanced digital portable planetarium systems in the region, we offer an immersive experience that takes students on an unforgettable journey through the cosmos.
Our Space Science Museum features rare NASA memorabilia, astronaut autographs going back to Project Mercury, rocket models, soil samples from around the globe, minerals, meteorites, small dinosaur fossils, and much more. Your program can also include a large telescope, allowing students to explore celestial objects in the real sky.
To our knowledge, we are the only service in the region that combines a portable planetarium with a science museum in one dynamic program.
We also have programs for scout, church and civic organizations!
School Planetarium Programs
School Day Science Programs
Our planetarium and science exhibits set up in your large indoor space bringing a star filled experience to your students. Our standard program includes a professionally produced full dome movie followed by a live, grade appropriate tour of the current night sky that inspires students to go outside and explore the heavens themselves. Hands on exhibits that encourage students to explore various science topics and STEM careers round out the visit. Time permitting we can also set up a large telescope outside for students to view through.
School Math & Science Nights
If you’re holding a Math / Science night, our planetarium and telescope can be a center piece of the evening’s activities. We’ve participated in many science night events so we can also be a resource on setting up a successful evening.
Programs Include:
One of the largest and most advanced digital portable planetarium systems in the region.
NASA, Space & earth science exhibits
Telescope to view the moon or the brightest planets and stars – even during the daytime!
Access to the same programming available in the largest planetariums in the world!
Planetarium host with 30+ years of astronomy outreach education
Exploring Earth science exhibits with the SkyDome host.
Observing Venus in the daytime sky!
| Joplin / Springfield Half Day Rate | Rate | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| SouthWest Missouri (Yellow Area) | $450 | Half day & travel |
| We are close enough that we can drive up to the Joplin / Springfield area in the morning, generally arriving by 10:30am and able to conduct programs from 11:30am through the rest of the school day. | ||
Rates:
We charge flat rates for a full school day visit to Missouri. The rates include all program fees, travel expenses and lodging.
| Region | Daily Rate | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| SouthWest Missouri (Yellow Area) | $750 | Full day, travel, lodging |
| Southern Missouri (Green Area) | $925 | Full day, travel, lodging |
| Northern Missouri (Blue Area) | $1100 | Full day, travel, lodging |
| Math/Science Night Add-On | $75 | – |
| Multi-Day Discount (2+ days) | -$100/day | Consecutive days in district |
Multi-Day Rate Discount: Save $100 / day
If you schedule us for 2 or more consecutive days at the same school or within the same school district save $100 per day.