BASF Planetarium at The Center for the Arts & Sciences

BASF Planetarium at The Center for the Arts & Sciences offers Star & Space Story Time, a Saturday family-friendly planetarium show, Tuesday night planetarium shows, a 4th Friday planetarium show, and First Wednesday Meditation. Star & Space Story Time is free for ages 4-10 and takes place Saturdays at 12:30 PM; the family-friendly planetarium show follows on Saturdays at 1:00 PM.

Programs

• Star & Space Story Time — 4-10 · Saturdays at 12:30 PM · $0 · Free; RSVP requested.
• Saturday family-friendly planetarium show — Saturdays at 1:00 PM · Tickets are $5/person for non-members and free for members.
• Tuesday night planetarium show — Tuesdays at 7:00 PM · Tickets are $5/person for non-members and free for members.
• 4th Friday planetarium show — 4th Friday of the month at 7:00 PM · Tickets are $5/person for non-members and free for members.
• First Wednesday Meditation — First Wednesdays of the month at 12:15 PM and other select dates · $0 · Free guided meditation experience.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–10 years old
• Price range: $0
• General schedule: BASF Planetarium has Tuesday night shows at 7:00 PM, 4th Friday shows, and Saturday Star & Space Story Time at 12:30 PM followed by a family-friendly planetarium show at 1:00 PM.
• Facility hours: BASF Planetarium is open to the public from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM, Tuesday through Friday, and Saturdays at 12:00 PM. The Center for the Arts & Sciences is open 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, Tuesday through Saturday, and 2:00 PM-5:00 PM on Sunday.

About the provider

The Center for the Arts & Sciences was established in 1976. Its mission is to spark the imaginations of residents of Brazoria County and visitors through high-quality and enriching art, science, theater and music programs.

Tickets are $5/person for non-members and free for members. Star & Space Story Time is free, but an RSVP is requested. October 31: no programming due to Halloween.

Last updated October 31, 2026.