Your ticket now gives you access to the Planétarium’s full program all day. Take in a live astronomy show under a dome, discover immersive films, explore fascinating exhibitions and chat with our team of science educators.
Explore the Universe at your own pace with a rich, flexible museum experience.
4 ways to explore the Universe
See From Earth to the Stars, a live astronomy show presented by the Planetarium's team of science educators.
Under a 360° dome, explore the starry sky through observations of visible celestial objects, the latest astronomy news and stories humans have imagined to make sense of the Universe. Follow the life cycle of stars and discover how the elements that make up our planet and environment were forged in the heart of the cosmos. This immersive experience invites you to see our place in the Universe—and our connection to the stars—in a new light.
Audience: Ages 7 and up
Duration: 42 minutes
Discover our program of 360° immersive films in the Chaos Theatre.
Blending science, storytelling and wonder, these immersive productions take you on fascinating adventures through time and space and offer new perspectives on our place in the Universe. From captivating stories and philosophical reflections to spectacular visual and sound experiences, our film program offers something for all ages.
360° immersive films are included with your Planétarium ticket. No seat reservation is required. We recommend arriving at the Chaos Theatre at least 20 minutes before the film starts to maximize your chances of getting a seat. First come, first served, subject to theatre capacity.
In 1977, humanity sent a message into the Universe aboard the Voyager 1 and 2 space probes, intended for possible extraterrestrial life. Nearly 50 years later, the Contact77 exhibition celebrates one of the greatest scientific adventures of our time.
This featured exhibition highlights the story of the famous Golden Record, the discoveries that transformed our understanding of the Solar System and the extraordinary fate of the Voyager probes, which continue their journey into the unknown.
Throughout the day, connect with our team of science educators in different areas of the Planétarium. Take part in interactive activities exploring topics such as the mysteries of the Solar System, constellations, meteorites and other aspects of astronomy.
When conditions allow, join our team to observe the sky through a telescope and see the Sun, Moon, planets and other celestial objects in real time. These free stargazing activities take place outside the Planétarium and are open to everyone, even without an admission ticket.
Starting December 1, 2026, your admission ticket will give you access to everything the Planétarium has to offer, all day. When purchasing your ticket, select an arrival time slot rather than a specific showtime.
Your ticket includes the live astronomy show, 360° immersive films, exhibitions and guided science activities—all in one visitor experience.
To see a show or film, check the day’s schedule. We recommend arriving at the Milky Way Theatre or the Chaos Theatre at least 20 minutes before the show starts to maximize your chances of getting a seat. First come, first served, subject to theatre capacity.
This new format lets you explore the Planétarium at your own pace and make the most of everything it has to offer.
Here’s what your day at the Planétarium could look like.
Activities and times are for reference only.
Visit the featured exhibition on the Voyager probes and the famous Golden Records sent into the Universe in 1977.
Connect with our team of science educators and take part in an interactive activity, take on a challenge or explore an astronomical phenomenon.
Take a seat under the 360° dome to explore the sky and cosmos with a member of our science education team.
Enjoy a bite to eat before continuing your exploration of the Universe.
Settle in under the dome and let yourself be swept away on a sensory journey blending science, storytelling and wonder as you discover the mysteries of the cosmos.
Admire a selection of meteorites and discover what they reveal about the history of our Solar System.
Metro: Viau station
Bus: 34, 125 and 136
There are bike racks at the Planétarium and a BIXI station nearby.
Parking lot P6 is located at 3000, rue Viau St., Montréal ($14.75 a day)
Until September 7
Come discover the treasures and mysteries of the starry sky with one of our science guides. Beneath the 360° dome at the Planétarium you’ll enjoy an immersive experience whisking you through time and space. Stars, planets, the Moon, constellations and the latest astronomy news – there’s plenty to surprise and amaze you.
Turbulent rings, active volcanoes and buried oceans: WORLDS BEYOND US launches viewers into an exhilarating exploration of the Solar System, through the amazingly vibrant worlds that orbit the Sun. Guided by scientific data from groundbreaking space missions, immersive displays present our cosmic surroundings with unprecedented detail.
Come discover the treasures and mysteries of the starry sky with one of our science guides. Beneath the 360° dome at the Planétarium you’ll enjoy an immersive experience whisking you through time and space. Stars, planets, the Moon, constellations and the latest astronomy news – there’s plenty to surprise and amaze you.
Black holes are probably the most extraordinary objects in the cosmos: they can be born during violent explosions of very massive stars, they warp spacetime around them, they devour stars, and they generate gravitational waves detectable on Earth.
Journey to the frontiers of knowledge through space, time, and gravity to discover them!
Come discover the treasures and mysteries of the starry sky with one of our science guides. Beneath the 360° dome at the Planétarium you’ll enjoy an immersive experience whisking you through time and space. Stars, planets, the Moon, constellations and the latest astronomy news – there’s plenty to surprise and amaze you.
Passport to the Universe takes audiences on an incredible journey far from Earth toward the largest structures in the Universe. Combining spectacular images based on the latest discoveries and clearly describing our Solar System, this captivating introduction to the cosmos lets you fly beneath the rings of Saturn, into the heart of the Orion Nebula, and out in the vastness of space.
Come discover the treasures and mysteries of the starry sky with one of our science guides. Beneath the 360° dome at the Planétarium you’ll enjoy an immersive experience whisking you through time and space. Stars, planets, the Moon, constellations and the latest astronomy news – there’s plenty to surprise and amaze you.
Join our expedition to Mars and enjoy a thrilling immersive experience. You’ll dive into the depths of seemingly bottomless canyons and brave the violent winds that sweep across the Red Planet’s icy dunes. Set to music by Dumas, One Day … on Mars will take you to a world that mankind could well visit in just a few decades in our ongoing search for life.
Until December 17
Enjoy a unique moment with your baby, curled up snugly in the bean bags under the starry dome of the Planétarium, lulled by the music of the Bébé symphonique album—a collection of 7 pieces specially composed for infants by maestro Simon Leclerc, and performed by the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal.
Slip into this gentle, multisensory realm where faraway nebulae, colourful marbles, clouds of stardust and myriad handicrafts dance playfully all around through captivating 360-degree projections. Designed to playfully awaken the senses of sight and hearing in children from birth to 18 months, this audacious creation harmoniously blends 2D, 3D and stop motion animation with the musical world of Bébé symphonique. An experience that is sure to capture the attention of babies, and surprise their parents.
Come discover the treasures and mysteries of the starry sky with one of our science guides. Beneath the 360° dome at the Planétarium you’ll enjoy an immersive experience whisking you through time and space. Stars, planets, the Moon, constellations and the latest astronomy news – there’s plenty to surprise and amaze you.
Until June 21
Embark on an unprecedented interstellar journey in search of a new habitable planet. The date is October 28, 3034, and a group of which you are a part is exploring different planets to choose the best one for humanity. You’ll need to vote with your hands or feet to choose which planets to visit after reviewing their characteristics. Your choices, and those of others, will influence the end of the journey. This interactive, immersive show will lead you to explore new worlds... Are they habitable? Threatening? Utopian? Stay alert, space is full of surprises!
Quest for New Skies is an in-house production presented and hosted by a Planétarium science educator.
The show takes place only in space and does not include an exploration of the starry sky.
Starting December 1, 2026, the Montréal Planétarium will offer a new visitor experience. Your ticket will be valid all day and give you access to everything the museum has to offer.
