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Opened in 1964, the Burke Baker Planetarium has presented astronomical programs to millions of visitors. Fly through the universe, experience the vastness of space, roam planetary surfaces, navigate asteroid fields, and watch the latest fulldome shows.
Opened in 1964, the Burke Baker Planetarium is a state-of-the-art facility offering visitors an immersive and educational experience unlike any other. Located in the heart of Houston, the Burke Baker Planetarium is a great place to learn about the solar system, stars, and the galaxies beyond.
Located in the Museum District on the Herman Park side the Museum of Natural Science is a great experience for everyone. Check out the Solar System in the front and yes they do include Pluto. This Museum also houses the spectacular Cockrell Butterfly exhibit, the Burke Baker Planetarium and feature day and night IMAX.
Opened in 1964, the Burke Baker Planetarium has presented astronomical programs to millions of visitors from school groups to the general public. The newly upgraded planetarium now features Digistar 6, the world’s leading digital planetarium software and projection system.
Open Today: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm. Plan a Visit. Adults $25, Children $16. See Admission. Nestled in Hermann Park. Directions & Parking. Spectacular Collections & Scientific Delights. All Exhibitions. All Events. Elemental Wonders. Matter & Motion: Quantum Chemistry to Astrophysics. Now Open. Special Exhibitions. Sharks!
The Museum of Natural Science in Houston, Texas is home to the Burke Baker Planetarium, a state-of-the-art facility that offers visitors a unique and immersive experience into the wonders of the universe.
Only astronauts will have a better seat to majestic views of distant galaxies, neighboring planets and more. The Burke Baker Planetarium and Friedkin Theater will re-open Friday, March 11 with a top-of-the-line digital laser projection system never before seen on Earth.
In 1998, a decade later, the Burke Baker Planetarium was first in the United States and second in the world to install a Digital Sky full-dome digital video projection system. This dynamic immersive environment was funded by a grant from NASA through Rice University.
This planetarium is about what you'd expect. We watched a somewhat interesting, yet informative 25 min film on black holes. The graphics seemed a bit dated and the space was quite warm on a hot day.
It only takes a few seconds of a stellar light show in this newly-renovated facility to recognize why the Houston Museum of Natural Science is calling the Burke Baker Planetarium “the best and brightest in the world.”