Planetarium Shows at the Malcom Science Center

The Francis Malcolm Science Center in Presque Isle runs public planetarium shows on April 10, 11, and 24. If you have not been to a planetarium show since a grade school field trip, these are worth revisiting.

Northern Maine is one of the best places in the eastern United States for stargazing because of genuinely low light pollution. The Francis Malcolm Center’s planetarium connects that natural advantage to real astronomy education. Shows cover different topics depending on the date; check their schedule for what is running on each night.

For families with kids, this is a clear winner. Science, astronomy, and an engaging presentation format that holds attention without a screen in front of everyone’s face. For adults interested in the night sky, northern Maine’s clear, dark skies are serious stargazing territory, and the planetarium gives you context for what you are looking at when you step outside after dark.

Practical note: April 10 has both Empty Bowls and a planetarium show. You can do both in a single day. Empty Bowls for lunch, Rodney’s for dinner, planetarium in the evening.