Due to Popular Demand, Stellar Nights Extended One More Weekend – Encore on Aug. 7 & 8!
Orlando Science Center Open Until 10:00 pm on Friday and Saturday Nights
Laser Light and Planetarium Shows, Stargazing in the Observatory & More
Stellar Nights, presented by Massey Services, Inc., launched on Friday, July 10 with extended hours until 10:00 pm on Friday and Saturday nights in July. During this time, OSC provided a relaxed atmosphere in the evenings with laser light and planetarium shows, telescope viewing in the observatory, maker workshops and access to exhibits. Beer and wine has been available to purchase for guests 21 years of age and older.
The community responded enthusiastically with crowds filling planetarium and laser light shows to capacity, necessitating adding more shows each consecutive weekend. This final weekend extends Stellar Nights by one additional week. It will conclude on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8 with evening access to OSC’s exhibits and experiences and encore performances of their most popular laser shows, including Queen and Pink Floyd on Friday and Taylor Swift and Laser Beatles on Saturday.
Laser light shows are included in Stellar Nights at no additional cost, but seating is limited and guests will gain entry on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to plan ahead; check the schedule below to catch the shows featuring your favorite artists!
Laser Light Show Schedule:
NEW SHOWS ADDED!
- Friday, July 31
7:00 & 8:00 pm - Queen
9:00 pm - Laser Tribute - Saturday, August 1
7:00, 8:00 & 9:00 pm - Rocket Man - Friday, August 7
6:00 & 7:00 pm – Queen
8:00 & 9:00 pm – Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon - Saturday, August 8
6:00 & 7:00 pm – Taylor Swift
8:00 & 9:00 pm – Laser Beatles
Seating is first come/first served. Please arrive an hour before showtime.
Laser Light Experiences, Planetarium Shows and More
The Dome by Dr. Phillips Charities is the destination for unforgettable experiences and there’ll be a variety of offerings available throughout each Stellar Night. This includes full dome presentations, giant screen films, laser light experiences and live planetarium shows.
No two planetarium shows are the same at OSC. With an expert live presenter, guests will explore the skies above Orlando, explore constellations and planets, and travel to the edge of the universe. As the curious world shines above the crowd in this interactive experience, guests are inspired to ask questions and learn more about the cosmos.
With an extensive catalog of laser light shows including Taylor Swift, Pink Floyd and The Beatles, there’ll be a new laser light show to enjoy each Stellar Night. In these high-energy shows, music and vibrant laser visuals combine for a dazzling experience. From classic rock to today’s pop hits, there’s a laser light show for everyone in the family.
With a variety of giant screen films, guests can marvel at epic films that blend powerful storytelling and vivid imagery into a cinematic experience that goes above and beyond traditional theaters. And if you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to dive deep into the ocean or soar high in the sky and into the galaxy, OSC’s full dome presentationsand giant screen films are the way to go. While the entire dome is used as a screen, guests are surrounded with visuals, animation and live action. Check out the Dome Schedule to plan what shows you want to see!
Telescope Viewing, Live Science Shows and More
There’s so much to see in the summer night sky and Orlando Science Center makes that easy with our observatory with telescopes and other astronomical tools, including one of the largest refractor telescopes available to the public in this state. Weather permitting, the observatory will be open from 7:30 - 10:00 pm for guests to view planets, stars and other celestial objects.
Guests can also catch a live show in the Digital Adventure Theater, engage in circuit building and hydraulics in the Hive, spark their curiosity in the Flight Lab, and experiment in Dr. Dare’s Lab! KidsTown will also be open until 9:00 pm, so little explorers can engage in playful learning all night long!
Friends and family can even stop by the discovery stage where Orlando Science Center’s Life team will be making regular appearances throughout the night with animal ambassadors and biofacts. The Life exhibit will close at its regularly scheduled time of 5:00 pm.
Hours and Admission
Orlando Science Center will be open from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm every Friday and Saturday through August 8. Stellar Nights is included with admission and OSC Members get in for FREE. Come in the afternoon and stay for Stellar Nights or come in the evening for skywatching and laser light shows. General admission includes first come, first served access to all exhibits and shows. Laser light shows are included at no additional cost, but seating is limited; be sure to get in line early if you don't want to miss it! Avoid the crowd at the ticket line and save a few dollars by purchasingtickets online!
