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Description

Come and enjoy a ranger-led program in the only planetarium in the National Park Service! The Stellar Star Show will be a 30-minute ranger-led program about the planets and the night sky.

Recommended for ages 5 & up.

About the Park

Explore Rock Creek Park and discover its natural wonders, scenic landscapes, and outdoor adventures.

Learn more about Rock Creek Park

Event & Park Photos

A group of people seated in a circle, staring up at a projection on a dome.
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Planetarium program at Rock Creek Park

Credit: NPS Photo/ R. Maher

A group of people seated in a circle, staring up at a projection on a dome.
Stone bridge and fall leaves
Water swirls around large boulders in a creek.  Trees in autumn colors line the bank
a one story building nestled among green leafy trees
Dark boulders scattered through a narrow creek.  Green trees rise up on either bank.
A stone mill house

Event Details

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Date & Time

Schedule: Weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturdays

From: Aug 1, 2025

To: Aug 31, 2025

Times:

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM

Arrive 30 minutes early to pick up a free place holder ticket for the show.

Duration: 30 minutes

Location

The planetarium is located in the Rock Creek Park Nature Center at 5200 Glover Rd. NW Washington, DC 20015

Cost

Free

Registration

No Registration Required