A People's History of Death with Molly Conisbee - relaxed late event @ Wellcome Collection, London
2025-05-01 16:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Wellcome Collection, London, NW1 2BE
A People’s History of Death with Molly Conisbee

Thursday 1 May 2025, 16:00 – 20:00

Free

Late

18+

Relaxed

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What you’ll do
Join us for an evening of activities to mark the launch of ‘No Ordinary Deaths: A People’s History of Mortality‘ by Molly Conisbee. We’ll be exploring the topic of death, dying, and how these endings shape societies.
There will be an object spotlight, a display of archive materials and a discussion with the author, where you’ll have a chance to ask questions.
At the end of the evening, you can enjoy refreshments, buy the book and have it signed by Molly Conisbee.
There will be a chill-out space on level 1 available for everyone to use throughout the evening.
This event is recommended for people aged 18 and over.

Dates

Thursday 1 May 2025, 16:00 – 20:00

Events

16:00 – 16:30

Session

‘The Dance of Death’ Object Spotlight
Reading Room
This session will be led by Sarah Dabbs and we’ll be looking at an oil painting in our collection called ‘The Dance of Death’. We’ll be discussing early modern dancing plagues, dancing skeletons and what they reveal about our history.

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Relaxed

16:00 – 18:00

Session

Death in the Archives
Viewing Room
Drop in to a collection showcase inspired by Molly Conisbee’s new book, ‘No Ordinary Deaths: A People’s History of Mortality’. You’ll meet members of our library team and view historical materials in our collection related to the history of death.

Just turn up

Relaxed

18:30 – 19:30

Discussion

In Conversation with Molly Conisbee
Reading Room
Join an intimate discussion between Molly Conisbee and Kate Lister to explore rituals around death and the afterlife in the past, and what they mean for society today. The conversation will be inspired by Molly’s new book ‘No Ordinary Deaths: A People’s History of Mortality’, a life-affirming social history of mourning and grief in everyday life.

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Speech-to-text

British Sign Language

Relaxed

Accessible Morning Visits to Wildlife Photographer of the Year @ Natural History Museum, London
2025-05-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
Accessible Morning Visits to Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Disabled visitors can see the newest edition of Wildlife Photographer of the Year away from daytime crowds.

Book your tickets

South Kensington, London

10.00–11.00 every other Wednesday and Saturday

Adult: £18, Child: £10.95

Experience breathtaking photography away from our busy daytime crowds at one of our relaxed early morning sessions, designed specifically for our disabled and neurodiverse visitors.
With a reduced capacity, careful lighting and low noise levels, these sessions are a perfect opportunity to explore the planet’s habitats, from sprawling urban metropolises to the deep polar seas, and meet the creatures that rely on these places.
Come face to face with species at risk of extinction as well as those we’ve brought back from the brink. See first-hand how human activities, both good and bad, are shaping the natural world we rely on.
With soundscapes, videos, expert insights and stunning photography, you’ll leave not only awe-inspired by the beauty and diversity of nature but also hopefully with a renewed drive to do what you can to protect it.

Off-peak ticket prices
Monday to Friday, excluding school holidays and bank holidays.
Adult (17–59): £15.50
Child (4–16): £9.25
Senior 60+: £12.50
Jobseeker: £12.50
Student: £7.95
Disabled adult: £12.50
Disabled child: £7.50
Art Fund adult: £7.95
Art Fund child: £4.50
Art Fund concession: £6.25

Peak ticket prices
Weekends, school holidays and bank holidays.
Adult (17–59): £18
Child (4–16): £10.95
Senior 60+: £14.50
Jobseeker: £14.50
Student: £14.50
Disabled adult: £14.50
Disabled child: £8.50
Art Fund adult: £9
Art Fund child: £5.50
Art Fund concession: £7.25

Dawnosaurs @ Natural History Museum, London
2025-05-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
Dawnosaurs: Relaxed Morning Visit

Event information

Neurodivergent children and their families have the opportunity to explore the museum before anyone else and enjoy activities around different themes.
19 February, 10 May, 23 July, 11 October, 6 December
08.00-10.00
Free, booking required
Tickets for February and May will go on sale in early January

Dawnosaurs is a free event for neurodivergent children (including autism ADHD, Tourette’s, OCD and other sensory processing difficulties).
Enjoy the Museum, free from the hustle and bustle of the general public. Visitors have access to a wide range of galleries and activities, supported by and led by experienced, neurodivergent-aware facilitators.
This event is best for children aged five to 15, and siblings are welcome.
Tickets
It’s essential that all visitors book a free ticket online in advance. Tickets are released for each event a few months in advance.
Please read the essential information before booking.

Dawnosaurs Visual Story (PDF 3.40MB)

Essential information

FAQs

Can’t make it to the Museum?

If you can’t make it to the Museum but still want to join in on the Dawnosaurs fun, take part in our free online activities from home at a time that suits you.

Discover Dawnosaurs online

2025 event dates
Wednesday 19 February (on sale soon)
Saturday 10 May (on sale soon)
Wednesday 23 July
Saturday 11 October
Saturday 6 December

Relaxed Opening @ Tower Bridge, London
2025-05-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Tower Bridge, SE1 2UP
Relaxed Opening
Experience a quieter and calmer Tower Bridge.

Booking information

Upcoming dates:

Saturday 10 May
Saturday 14 June

Time: 9:30 – 11:30. The attraction will open to the general public at 11:30 but you are welcome to stay for as long as you like.
Price: Standard entry charge
Guarantee your entry to Tower Bridge by booking your tickets online.
Book now
If you have access needs, please plan your route in advance. If you have further questions, please call us +44 (0)20 7407 9191. Please speak to a member of the team for any assistance on your arrival.
For more detail about your visit, view our Visual Story in advance:
View the Visual Story

About Relaxed Opening

On the second Saturday of every month, we host Relaxed Opening for anyone who would like to explore the Bridge in a calm, tranquil atmosphere, including people with autism and other neurodiverse needs, as well as their siblings, families and carers.
Families are able to explore the Towers, Glass Floors and Engine Rooms and also take part in a family trail if they wish.
To ensure the Bridge is as welcoming as possible, we:

Limit the number of people in the Bridge
Turn off loud hand-dryers and replace them with disposable hand-towels
Turn off loud soundscapes and video
Run regular disability awareness sessions with our staff
Provide visual story to help you plan your visit, available here.
Have Access Toolkits around the Bridge, which contain sensory items to help to assist visitors who may be overwhelmed due to the new environment.

A full list of Access features inside the Tower Bridge can be found on the Access for All page.
For any questions about the event please contact learning@towerbridge.org.uk or 020 7940 8397.

What our visitors say

“Our family liked how relaxed it was and so both boys were able to enjoy themselves without worry. It was a pleasant day out.”

“Very well prepared and organised Relaxed Opening. Staff had great SEN awareness, well trained, helpful and supportive.”

“The Relaxed Opening made it autism-friendly for me. Staff are extremely helpful.”

Relaxed Early Opening for Families @ British Library, London
2025-05-18 09:00 - 11:00 | British Library, London, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom
This early opening is for families with children on the autism spectrum and other sensory needs. Enjoy the Library free from the hustle and bustle of the general public.
At this special early opening, you’ll get the opportunity to visit our Unearthed: The Power of Gardening exhibition and take part in a workshop in our Learning Centre. A dedicated sensory room will also be available for children needing a quieter and calmer space.
This event is free and suitable for parents and carers with children aged 5–15 years and their siblings.
All visitors to this special early opening will receive a visual story in advance to provide an idea of what to expect on arrival. Please note that the Library opens to the general public at 11.00.

Your support
The British Library is a charity. Your support helps us open up a world of knowledge and inspiration for everyone. Please consider adding a donation to your basket.

Dates and times

Sunday 18 May
09.00

Post Early: Relaxed Events @ Postal Museum, London
2025-05-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Postal Museum, London, WC1X 0DA
Post Early: Relaxed Events

18 May / 10.00 – 17.00
The Postal Museum

£3.50 per person

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What is Post Early?
Post Early is a relaxed event that has been co-produced with Ambitious about Autism and a group of their autistic Youth Patrons.
Although the event is designed to support autistic and neurodiverse people, including families and adults, it is suitable for anyone who would benefit from visiting the museum when it is less crowded.

Admission

£3.50 per person.
Visitors are welcome to book a space for 1 accompanying companion or carer (included in the admission fee). Please contact the Bookings Support Team if you require additional essential companion or carer tickets at bookings@postalmuseum.org.
Admission includes entry to all exhibitions and an optional ride on Mail Rail.

About the event
At this event visitors can:

Ride Mail Rail.
Visit Sorted!, the Postal Play Space.
Explore the exhibitions with adjusted sounds and lighting.
Take part in a creative arts and crafts activity.
Relax in our breakout space.
Borrow sensory support items.
Enjoy 20% off food and drink in the cafe.

Mail Rail access
Mail Rail carriages have size and accessibility restrictions. Read our Mail Rail page to find out more about ride restrictions and what to expect, to help you decide if riding is suitable for you.

Travelling to the museum
The nearest step-free stations are Farringdon (15 minute walk) and King’s Cross which is a 20-minute walk to the museum.
See our Visit us page for more information about travelling to the museum.

Pre-visit information
To help you plan your trip, visit our Accessibility page for useful information, including a visual story and a pre-visit film.

Night Owls @ Science Museum, London
2025-05-24 18:30 - 21:30 | Science Museum, SW7 2DD
Night Owls is a sensory friendly event for visitors aged 16+ who need a quieter environment to enjoy the museum.

NEXT NIGHT OWLS: Saturday 24 May 2025
This event is suitable for those who benefit from visiting the museum free from the hustle and bustle of the general public (for example, individuals with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing differences).
Taking place on selected dates across the year, we open the museum exclusively after hours, and wherever possible will have adjusted operations and/or lowered volume levels on exhibits.
As well as exploring some of the galleries, you can enjoy a selection of fun activities across the museum. There will also be quiet areas for those needing to take a break. More details on exactly what to expect on the day will be sent out in advance of each Night Owls event.
General admission to Night Owls accessible events is free and suitable for visitors aged 16+. Family and friends are free to attend as well, but everyone will need to book a free ticket in advance of the event

Information

Accessible event

Date: Saturday 24 May 2025
Time: 18.30–21.30
Price: Free but booking required
Age: 16+ only

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FAQs

Future dates
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Morning Stars: Advanced Show @ Royal Observatory, Greenwich
2025-05-26 10:15 - 11:00 | Planetarium, Royal Observatory, London, SE10 8XJ
Morning Stars

Relaxed planetarium shows for those who prefer a calmer environment, such as people with autism

Ticketed
Essential Information

Type
Planetarium shows

Location

Royal Observatory

Date and Times
17 and 22 February, 7 and 11 April, 26 and 30 May, 2 and 16 August | 10.15-11.00am

Prices
£10 Adult | £5 Child | Free Companion tickets

10% off for members. Not a member? Join now

Book now Member Tickets

Our Morning Stars planetarium shows are designed for anyone who would benefit from a calmer and more relaxed environment, in particular those with autism.

These shows are presented live by a Royal Observatory astronomer with several adaptations from our normal planetarium sessions, including:

Room lighting is left at a higher level, bright enough that you can walk around safely, and leave and re-enter the show if you wish.
Narration is much slower and calmer.
The presenter will describe everything before it happens, giving plenty of time for you to prepare for any changes in light levels, imagery or sounds.
A small number of ear defenders will be available to borrow for the duration of the show. You will be able to take a pair after you enter the planetarium.
Fewer tickets are available so there is more space to spread out from other visitors.
The show runs at the beginning of the day, so fewer visitors will be around the site in general.

To help you prepare for your Morning Stars show, we have a visual guide to visiting the planetarium available to download.

Download Morning Stars Visual Story – Jun 2024.pdf
pdf, 2.58 MB

Free entry to the Royal Observatory Site is included with this show. Please note that this site will also be open to general entry, so may be overwhelming for some.

There are different variations of this show, to suit those with different levels of astronomy knowledge:

Variation
Upcoming Dates

Beginners
17 February, 7 April, 30 May, 2 August

Advanced
22 February, 11 April, 26 May, 16 August

Beginners show
10.15-11.00am | Royal Observatory Greenwich
This version of the show is more suitable for younger children or anyone who has very little knowledge of astronomy.
It will feature:

The night sky in general
Constellations
The Moon
Mars
Saturn
Deep space images

Advanced show
10.15-11.00am | Royal Observatory Greenwich
This version of the show is more suitable for older children, adults or anyone who would benefit from a more in-depth look into the subject.
It will feature:

The night sky in general
Constellations
Star formation
How stars end
The Moon
The planets with a close look at at least one
Galaxies (if time allows)

Under-5s will not be admitted – the beginners show is suitable for younger children.

How to book

Planetarium shows are available to book online and by phone. Our shows are very popular, so to prevent any disappointment, we recommend booking your tickets in advance.
To book your tickets, please click here or contact the Bookings team on 0208 312 6608. The office is open Monday-Sunday, 9am-5pm.
We have a very limited number of free tickets for each session available for Members of Royal Museums Greenwich. Please contact the Membership office to learn more.

Check out the full list of upcoming planetarium shows and events here.
Header image by ESA/Hubble & NASA

Relaxed Mondays @ The Cartoon Museum, London
2025-05-26 11:00 - 17:30 | Cartoon Museum, London, W1A 3AE
Relaxed Mondays: Events this year: February 17th. April 7th. May 26th. July 28th. August 4th. August 25th. October 27.

Overview
Our free Relaxed Monday events have been specifically designed for children and young people with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing differences.
Events this year: February 17th. April 7th. May 26th. July 28th. August 4th. August 25th. October 27.Events are free, but advance booking is essential. One ticket per person, and one member of the group needs to be aged 5-25 with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing differences. Drop-in workshops are most suitable for ages 8-14. Drinks and snacks will be available. Join us for a free morning or afternoon event specifically designed for children and young people with autism spectrum conditions or sensory processing differences. The event offers children and young people the opportunity to visit the museum without the distraction of other visitors, accompanied by their families, carers or friends. Throughout each session there will be drop-in cartoon workshops with our cartoonist Steve Marchant, as well as a self-led trail of the museum – or you can just use the time to explore the museum at your own pace. We cannot be responsible for any attendees. However, if there are any access requirements you would like us to know about or discuss, as well as any questions you may have, please email learning@cartoonmuseum.org and our Learning and Outreach Officer, Steve, will be happy to talk through everything. If you have booked tickets, we will email you our accessibility information ahead of the visit, including: Visual Story of the day, exhibition videos along with accessible descriptions, sensory descriptions of the museum, and the best accessible routes to get to the museum using public transport.

Location

Story Explorers Relaxed Afternoon @ British Library, London
2025-05-26 12:45 - 14:15, 2025-05-26 14:30 - 16:00 | British Library, London, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom
his relaxed afternoon opening is for families with children on the autism spectrum and other sensory needs. Enjoy our family-friendly Story Explorers: A Journey Through Imaginary Worlds exhibition with reduced capacity. Our team will be on hand to support your visit and answer any questions.
You’ll have an hour and a half to enjoy the gallery and you can arrive and leave anytime during the slot you’ve booked. All visitors to this special opening will receive a visual story in advance to provide an idea of what to expect on arrival. Please note that the rest of the Library is open to the general public.
All tickets need to be pre-booked for everyone in your party.
Can’t make this date? More Relaxed Afternoons for Story Explorers will take place over the summer, with booking for those opening soon. Keep an eye on our website for more dates.

Your support
The British Library is a charity. Your support helps us open up a world of knowledge and inspiration for everyone. Please consider adding a donation to your basket.

More information

Accessibility, facilities and how to find us

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Dates and times

Monday 26 May
12.45

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Monday 26 May
14.30

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Relaxed Evening Event Hiroshige - artist of the open road @ British Museum, London
2025-05-26 18:30 - 20:00 | British Museum, London, WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
This event welcomes people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals and anyone with sensory needs seeking a calmer environment in which to visit the Hiroshige: artist of the open road exhibition.
The first exhibition on Hiroshige to be held at the British Museum, and the first on the artist in London for more than a quarter of a century, this is a visually stunning portrait of a country about to change forever.
From fashionable figures and energetic city views to remote landscapes and impressions of the natural world, Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) captured many aspects of life in the Japan of his time. Stunning bird-and-flower prints reveal his poetic feeling for nature while his evocative landscapes reflected the growing interest in travel across Japan. Hiroshige portrayed his world sometimes as it was, but often the way he imagined it could be.
The exhibition features prints, drawings, illustrated books and paintings from the British Museum collection, as well as a significant gift and loan of prints from Alan Medaugh, a major US collector of Hiroshige’s work, and other important loans. As well as exploring Hiroshige’s incredible body of work, this show considers his global legacy, which spans from Japan’s Edo period (1615–1868) through to Vincent van Gogh and contemporary artists such as Julian Opie.
This event is part of the public programme supporting Hiroshige: artist of the open road (1 May – 7 September 2025).
Booking information

Book now(Opens in new window) to reserve your place.
Please meet at the Montague Place entrance at 6.30pm. View the Museum map(Opens in new window) for more information.
Please note this event does not include any tour or activity in the gallery.
Carers and Disabled people’s companions do not need to book a ticket.
Assistance dogs are very welcome in the Museum.
If you have any access requirements or need assistance booking this event please email access@britishmuseum.org or phone +44 (0)20 7323 8971.

Chilled Experiences @ Frameless, London
2025-05-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Frameless, London, W1H 7AP, United Kingdom
ACCESSIBILITY

To book an accessible ticket during a regular admission timeslot, you can add a free carer ticket along with a paid adult or child ticket. Add your carer ticket during the regular checkout process along with your full priced ticket. Or click here to learn more about our Chilled Experiences, designed especially for SEND visitors.

BOOK HERE

ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to FRAMELESS.
We are always striving to provide the best support for visitors who require assistance. Please don’t hesitate to speak to a member of our team if you require any help or have any questions during your visit.
Whilst there is no strobe lighting in any of the main 4 galleries, the experience does contain moving images and changes in light that may affect some people (including flashes of lightning in ‘The World Around us’). There will be music playing in each of the four galleries. The music in each is a different style and can peak at above 85 decibels (ear defenders are available for young children and those that may be affected; please ask a member of our staff for assistance).
You can find more information about our dedicated SEND sessions here and our BSL tours here or for our Audio Described tours here. You can also find information about our Relaxed school events here.
Please contact access@frameless.com if you require any further support.
Our FAQ page answers some of the most commonly asked questions. In addition, there are QR codes outside each of the galleries to enhance your experience. They can also be accessed here.

SEE FAQS
SEE GUIDE SITE

QUICK ACCESS GUIDES
You will find both an easy read and visual guide below which details everything you need to know about your visit.

VIEW EASY READ GUIDE
VIEW VISUAL GUIDE

CHILLED EXPERIENCES

As an accessible, multisensory, immersive art experience, FRAMELESS is committed to ensuring that all visitors can access and enjoy the experience. Our dedicated Chilled Experiences are open to all, but have been created especially for deaf, disabled and

We are always striving to provide the best support for visitors who require assistance. Please don’t hesitate to speak to a member of our team if you require any help or have any questions during your visit. If you require any further support or assistance, please email access@frameless.com and one of team can advise you or give you a call back.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to FRAMELESS.

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Seacole Sessions Family Activity: Foaming Up! @ Museum of the Order of St John, London
2025-05-27 11:00 - 14:30 | Museum of the Order of St John, London, EC1M 4DA
Make your own colourful foam and learn about one of our favourite garden insects.
Seacole Sessions are sensory friendly events for families. They are designed to support autistic and neurodiverse families and are suitable for people who would benefit from visiting the museum when it is less crowded and noisy. Spaces for these activities are limited and free tickets must be booked in advance. All those who sign up will be sent a visual story via email
The event is across two sessions – either 11-12.30 noon or 1-2.30pm.
Important information:
•Our programme is recommended for 3-10 year olds but siblings and babies are very welcome.
•Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the activity.
•The workshop will take place in the Museum’s Learning Centre, beside the Priory Church, on the north side of St John’s Square. For an exact location, please use what3words:///pardon.thing.fuzzy.
•If you can no longer attend the activity, please let us know so that we can give another family the opportunity to participate.
•If anyone in your group has sensory needs please contact us (museum@sja.org.uk) and we will ensure that your table is located in a quieter environment, provide you with a visual story or talk through how else we can best assist you on the day.

Morning Stars: Beginners @ Royal Observatory Greenwich, London
2025-05-30 10:15 - 11:00 | Planetarium, Royal Observatory, London, SE10 8XJ
Ticketed
Essential Information

Type
Planetarium shows

Location

Royal Observatory

Date and Times
17 and 22 February, 7 and 11 April, 26 and 30 May, 2 and 16 August | 10.15-11.00am

Prices
£10 Adult | £5 Child | Free Companion tickets

10% off for members. Not a member? Join now

Book now Member Tickets

Our Morning Stars planetarium shows are designed for anyone who would benefit from a calmer and more relaxed environment, in particular those with autism.

These shows are presented live by a Royal Observatory astronomer with several adaptations from our normal planetarium sessions, including:

Room lighting is left at a higher level, bright enough that you can walk around safely, and leave and re-enter the show if you wish.
Narration is much slower and calmer.
The presenter will describe everything before it happens, giving plenty of time for you to prepare for any changes in light levels, imagery or sounds.
A small number of ear defenders will be available to borrow for the duration of the show. You will be able to take a pair after you enter the planetarium.
Fewer tickets are available so there is more space to spread out from other visitors.
The show runs at the beginning of the day, so fewer visitors will be around the site in general.

To help you prepare for your Morning Stars show, we have a visual guide to visiting the planetarium available to download.

Download Morning Stars Visual Story – Jun 2024.pdf
pdf, 2.58 MB

Free entry to the Royal Observatory Site is included with this show. Please note that this site will also be open to general entry, so may be overwhelming for some.

There are different variations of this show, to suit those with different levels of astronomy knowledge:

Variation
Upcoming Dates

Beginners
17 February, 7 April, 30 May, 2 August

Advanced
22 February, 11 April, 26 May, 16 August

Beginners show
10.15-11.00am | Royal Observatory Greenwich
This version of the show is more suitable for younger children or anyone who has very little knowledge of astronomy.
It will feature:

The night sky in general
Constellations
The Moon
Mars
Saturn
Deep space images

Advanced show
10.15-11.00am | Royal Observatory Greenwich
This version of the show is more suitable for older children, adults or anyone who would benefit from a more in-depth look into the subject.
It will feature:

The night sky in general
Constellations
Star formation
How stars end
The Moon
The planets with a close look at at least one
Galaxies (if time allows)

Under-5s will not be admitted – the beginners show is suitable for younger children.

How to book

Planetarium shows are available to book online and by phone. Our shows are very popular, so to prevent any disappointment, we recommend booking your tickets in advance.
To book your tickets, please click here or contact the Bookings team on 0208 312 6608. The office is open Monday-Sunday, 9am-5pm.
We have a very limited number of free tickets for each session available for Members of Royal Museums Greenwich. Please contact the Membership office to learn more.

Check out the full list of upcoming planetarium shows and events here.
Header image by ESA/Hubble & NASA
