TCOE | Public Shows

Public Shows

Please be aware that shows may sell out and that shows start precisely at the scheduled time. There is no guarantee for seating late arrivals and no refunds.

To check the status of a show or for assistance with purchasing tickets, please call us at (559) 733-6433 or email planetarium@tcoe.org.

Location

We are located at the southwest corner of Mooney Blvd and Avenue 264 in Visalia. Our address is:
11535 Avenue 264
Visalia, CA 93277

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October 23: Evening Show

Phantom of the Universe

Two showings at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Phantom of the Universe showcases an exciting exploration of dark matter. The show reveals the first hints of dark matter’s existence then plummets deep underground to see the most sensitive dark matter detector on Earth. From there, it journeys across space and time to the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, speeding alongside particles before they collide in visually stunning explosions of light and sound. This show has a runtime of 25 minutes and is best for grades 5 and up; all ages are welcome. Patrons of any age require a ticket.

One Day on Mars

Two showings at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Join our expedition to Mars! Dive into the depths of seemingly bottomless canyons and the Red Planet’s icy dunes. This show has a runtime of 27 minutes and is best for grades 3 and up; all ages are welcome. Patrons of any age require a ticket.

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December 18: Special Event

Aurora

A Holiday Celestial Spectacular featuring Aurora: Lights of Wonder

The Stage and Space Collaborative is excited to bring you another interactive event at the Planetarium and Science Center (PSC) - this time full of holiday cheer! Join us for live musical performances, fun games and activities for kids, and pictures with Santa Claus! Sweet treats will also be available to purchase.

The featured presentation in the Planetarium dome is Aurora: Lights of Wonder. Discover the beauty and diversity of Earth's natural wonders: The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) and Southern Lights (Aurora Australis). Original footage from the International Space Station and lifelike visualizations bring us closer to the legends and scientific background of this phenomenon.

Aurora: Lights of Wonder has a 29-minute runtime and is recommended for ages 8 and up; all ages are welcome. Patrons of any age require a ticket.

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