Bringing the Universe to the University
The Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium is capable of seating 116 students and visitors, showing them the cosmos in 360-degree 4k resolution. Much more than just a planetarium, the facility contains multi-media learning software that can take viewers from the inner complexities of the human body to the farthest reaches of the known universe.
In addition to being an invaluable resource for faculty and students of Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott campus, the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium hosts events and programming open to the greater Prescott and Quad-City public year-round. By inviting local schools and community members to participate in these events, Embry‑Riddle has the potential to influence local students and underrepresented groups in the community who previously had little to no access to STEM-based curriculum by exposing them to the possibilities of careers in high-paying professions that might have otherwise been unattainable.
The Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium will undoubtedly deepen and enrich the bond between Embry‑Riddle and Prescott for many years to come.
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Upcoming Shows
The Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium provides public experiences on many weekends throughout the year.
Please click on any of the show titles below to purchase tickets for your preferred event or purchase directly from our ticketing site.
This new film takes children and their parents on a vibrant musical adventure across the globe by combining classic nursery rhymes from a variety of cultures — each performed in its original language and arranged for symphony orchestra and children’s choir by Quebec composer Éric Champagne — with stunning animated visuals.
This sensory-rich experience celebrates the universality of music and the power of cultural storytelling, inspiring young audiences to explore and connect with the world through sound and sight. Bambini Symphonique is more than a film — it’s a delightful discovery of music, tradition, and imagination across generations.
This program will last for approximately 35 minutes. Please remember to arrive at the planetarium at least 10 minutes prior to the showtime indicated on your ticket.
Show Times:
- Friday, July 17: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Saturday, July 18: 2 p.m.
Ticket Price: $10
This storytime will only feature books that have never been read under this planetarium dome. It is a brand-new show this season!
Sometimes the dark can be scary, but a clear dark night sky can also be a source of wonder, spark curiosity, inspire silly adventures of the imagination, and connect us to the world at night. Join us while we read some fun and some wacky children’s books that take place across the universe in the future, the past and the imagination. Each book was chosen with librarians from the Prescott Library and will be read under the star-filled sky. Expect some special surprises only possible in the planetarium.
This program will last for approximately 35 minutes. Please remember to arrive at the planetarium at least 10 minutes prior to the showtime indicated on your ticket.
Show Times:
- Saturday, July 18: 1 p.m.
Ticket Price: $8
In honor of the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, we explore the discoveries that have been made on our Moon, as well as many other moons within our solar system. This is a live show produced in-house at the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium.
This program will last for approximately 35 minutes. Please remember to arrive at the planetarium at least 10 minutes prior to the showtime indicated on your ticket.
Show Times:
- Friday, July 24: 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
- Saturday, July 25: 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Ticket Price: $8
Box Office Hours
| 7/17: 5-8 p.m. |
| 7/18: Noon-5 p.m. |
| 7/24: 5-8 p.m. |
| 7/25: 1-5 p.m. |
Field Trips
Please submit the STEM Education Request Form below to request STEM programming.
After submitting the request form, a member of the STEM Outreach Team will contact you within 2-4 business days to discuss the date, time, and details of your visit.
If your group is unable to travel to the Prescott Campus and would like to apply for a visit from the Jim and Linda Lee Mobile Planetarium to bring the stars to your school or institution, please complete the form below.
Please note: Submission of either form is a request for programming from STEM Outreach or the Jim and Linda Lee Mobile Planetarium. Programming is not confirmed until a confirmation e-mail has been received.
Please email questions about a STEM education campus visit to prstmout@erau.edu.
For questions regarding a visit from the Jim and Linda Lee Mobile Planetarium, please email prplanet@erau.edu.Group Packages
- If you have a group of 10 or more who would like to attend a regularly scheduled public show and include a meal at our Earhart's Dining Hall, contact Suzy Gurton at prplanet@erau.edu for details on our "Meal and a Show Package."
- If you would like to host an event on the Embry-Riddle campus and include the rental of the planetarium in your event, contact Pam Passmore at PASSMORP@erau.edu to explore your options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about the cosmos? You'll find those answers during our public planetarium shows. But if you have any questions about Embry‑Riddle or the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium, check out some of our answers below.
The planetarium is located inside Building 76 (STEM Building) on Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Prescott Campus. If you enter campus on Haas Boulevard, continue down that road until you reach Parking Lot A. The STEM building is the large building in front of Parking Lot A with the big white dome on top. The planetarium is on the second floor on the side of the building most distant from the parking lot. On days with planetarium shows, signs will be put on the side of the roads on campus directing you where to go. You can also refer to our Campus Map.
Accessibility Note: If you use the ramp at the end of the building by the parking lot, you will enter the STEM building on the first floor. At the end of the hall is an elevator that can take you to the second floor right at the box office and planetarium entrance.
During planetarium showtimes, Embry-Riddle Parking Lots A and A1 will be reserved for guests holding planetarium tickets. However, please do not park here during normal business hours on days when there are no planetarium shows. These lots are reserved for Embry-Riddle staff and faculty. Cars without the proper decal parking in these spaces when planetarium shows are not being held may be subject to fines.
You can reserve your seat for a future program through our upcoming shows page and clicking on the show you would like to attend. There will be a reservation form available on that page.
Our box office for in-person purchases will be open during all of our public show weekends. It is located at the reception desk right outside the planetarium. You can purchase tickets from this desk starting an hour before the first public show of the day and up to an hour after the start of the last public show of the day. For example, if there will be planetarium shows at 6:00 and 7:00 PM, the box office would be open from 5:00 - 8:00 PM that evening. Tickets can be purchased at this box office for any of our upcoming shows, not just the shows playing that weekend. Credit and debits cards only. NO CASH OR CHECKS ACCEPTED.
If you encounter any difficulties with the reservation process, please give us a call at 928-777-3422.
We do free shows. If not every ticketed individual has arrived by the time of the show, we will let people in from the standby line on a first-come, first-served basis to fill in any open seats. Please keep in mind that entering the standby line does not guarantee you a seat, but most people who use the standby line do end up getting to see a show. We open the standby line approximately 45 minutes before the first public show of the day. It is located close to the planetarium entrance doors. To receive assistance finding the standby line, follow the signs to the planetarium on Embry-Riddle's campus and ask your nearest usher for directions.
Please get to the planetarium at least 10 minutes prior to the show time indicated on your ticket and enter the line as the signs and ushers will indicate. We start right on time. If you arrive later than your scheduled time, you may not be able to attend the show.
Depending on the event, members of the Embry-Riddle family may receive a discount or even be allowed entry for free! For more information about upcoming opportunities like this, please contact prplanet@erau.edu.
Yes. Up to seven days prior to a show, you may receive a full refund. Please contact us at prplanet@erau.edu, providing us with your full name and order number, so we can cancel and refund your order. Less than seven days prior to a show, no refunds can be issued. Ticket fees will not be refunded.
For free tickets, you are welcome to email us at prplanet@erau.edu to request a cancellation.
No food or drinks permitted. Keep your electronic devices muted and stowed during the show.
Yes. Please ask your usher when you line up for your show, and we can provide you with one.
Yes. When reserving your ticket, please select the Wheelchair Space ticket. These tickets are only available for customers in wheelchairs or other mobility assistance devices that would be used in place of a standard planetarium seat.
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Summer Hours: Mon.-Wed.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86301-3720
Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium Director
Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium Assistant Director