BASF Planetarium at The Center for the Arts & Sciences
Brazosport Center for the Arts & Sciences, 400 College Blvd, Clute, TX 77531
About
BASF Planetarium at The Center for the Arts & Sciences offers planetarium shows that include tours of the planets and moons of the solar system, learning to identify constellations, and family-friendly fulldome programs. The program also offers star talks, mini shows in the dome, Star & Space Story Time, and interactive science experiments and activities. A guided Sunset Meditation experience in the dome features travel visuals from the Grand Canyon to the North Pole and a night sky with stars and Northern Lights.
• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Schedule: Open to the public from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tuesday through Friday, with Saturday programs starting at 12:30 PM; weekday summer bonus programming includes Wednesday star talks and mini shows, Friday interactive science activities and educational shows, and a 30-minute Sunset Meditation on the first Wednesday of the month.
• Price: Tickets for planetarium shows are $5 per person for non-members and free for members; 2026–2027 Individual Membership is $40 and Family & Friends Membership is $60, with Friday 1:00 PM educational shows free for members and $5 per person for non-members.
The Center for the Arts & Sciences was established in 1976 and is owned and operated by the Brazosport Fine Arts Council, a non-profit organization. It provides performance and exhibit space and administrative support to partner groups and programs including Brazosport Art League, Brazosport Center Stages community theater, Brazosport Museum of Natural Science, BASF Planetarium and Brazosport Symphony Orchestra. Most activities are volunteer-driven, with every actor, director, painter, teacher, naturalist, astronomer and archaeologist serving as a volunteer. The Center’s stated mission is “to spark the imaginations of residents of Brazoria County and our visitors through high-quality and enriching art, science, theater and music programs,” and it is “committed to inspiring our community through exceptional cultural and educational experiences by providing opportunities to participate in our arts & sciences programs.”
Last updated July 22, 2026.
• Ages: 6–18 years old
• Schedule: Open to the public from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tuesday through Friday, with Saturday programs starting at 12:30 PM; weekday summer bonus programming includes Wednesday star talks and mini shows, Friday interactive science activities and educational shows, and a 30-minute Sunset Meditation on the first Wednesday of the month.
• Price: Tickets for planetarium shows are $5 per person for non-members and free for members; 2026–2027 Individual Membership is $40 and Family & Friends Membership is $60, with Friday 1:00 PM educational shows free for members and $5 per person for non-members.
The Center for the Arts & Sciences was established in 1976 and is owned and operated by the Brazosport Fine Arts Council, a non-profit organization. It provides performance and exhibit space and administrative support to partner groups and programs including Brazosport Art League, Brazosport Center Stages community theater, Brazosport Museum of Natural Science, BASF Planetarium and Brazosport Symphony Orchestra. Most activities are volunteer-driven, with every actor, director, painter, teacher, naturalist, astronomer and archaeologist serving as a volunteer. The Center’s stated mission is “to spark the imaginations of residents of Brazoria County and our visitors through high-quality and enriching art, science, theater and music programs,” and it is “committed to inspiring our community through exceptional cultural and educational experiences by providing opportunities to participate in our arts & sciences programs.”
Last updated July 22, 2026.
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