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Planetarium tickets are an add-on to general admission tickets.
You must purchase general admission tickets in addition to your planetarium tickets.
Planetarium shows play at 11 AM, 12 PM, 1PM, 2 PM, & 3 PM - Ticket sales stop 10 minutes prior to each show.
James Hood’s MESMERICA
Hosted by the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
Mesmerica, created by composer James Hood, is a full-dome audiovisual experience featuring stunning 3D animations and soothing music.
General show and ticketing information can by found at changeworlds.org.
Phone: 1-888-780-7469; Email: boxoffice@changeworlds.org
The Planetarium Has Been Updated
In late 2022, we began our planetarium upgrade by partnering with SSIA Technologies to update our servers, software, and audio systems to the latest technology. In addition, we installed brand new carpets, seating, and state-of-the-art 10k projectors. We’re proud to be one of four planetariums in North America with these high-resolution projectors!
Our donors and Corporate Members made this project possible. Thank you
Freedom Energy Logistics Renews Naming Rights for Planetarium at McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
Continued sponsorship supports immersive STEM education and the Discovery Center’s mission to inspire every generation to reach for the stars.
Freedom Energy Logistics (Freedom Energy), a leading energy advisory firm, today announced the renewal of its naming rights sponsorship of the planetarium at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord. The renewed agreement continues Freedom Energy’s support of one of the Discovery Center’s signature educational experiences and reflects the company’s commitment to New Hampshire, science education, and opportunities that inspire curiosity among learners of all ages.
Freedom Energy first adopted the planetarium in 2024. Through the renewed naming rights agreement, the company will continue helping the Discovery Center deliver immersive programs that bring audiences closer to astronomy, aviation, Earth, and space science. The sponsorship also strengthens an ongoing relationship between two New Hampshire organizations committed to education, innovation, and community impact.
“The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center has a special ability to turn science into an experience that stays with people,” said Bart Fromuth, Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Energy Logistics and Former Chair of the Discovery Center’s Board of Directors. “Freedom Energy is proud to renew our naming rights sponsorship of the planetarium and continue investing in a place that honors New Hampshire’s space pioneers while encouraging the next generation to learn, imagine, and reach higher. Supporting this mission is a meaningful extension of our commitment to the communities we serve.”
“We are deeply grateful to Freedom Energy Logistics for renewing its commitment to the Discovery Center and our planetarium,” said Tom McGee, Acting Executive Director of the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center. “Sponsors and partners like Freedom Energy help us sustain the engaging exhibits, planetarium experiences, and educational programs that advance our mission. Their continued partnership gives us greater capacity to welcome learners, spark curiosity, and inspire people across New Hampshire and New England to explore the possibilities of science and space.” The Freedom Energy Planetarium is a full-dome digital theater and one of only three planetariums in North America with a 10K projection system. Its immersive shows and educator-led experiences help visitors explore the night sky, travel beyond Earth, and connect classroom concepts with the wonder of the universe.