Capcom GO! is an immersive 3D Planetarium show documenting the Apollo programme, and what it took to put the first person on the Moon 50 years ago. Discover the story behind this historic moment, which continues to inspire generations of explorers and dreamers.

On 20 July, 1969, 600 million people around the world gathered to witness an historic moment of human achievement, broadcast live from the Moon. “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”, Neil Armstrong famously said, as the world celebrated the astronauts taking their first steps on the Moon. Few people were aware of just how huge an effort it had been to get them there though.

These Apollo 11 astronauts were just two of nearly 400 000 people who had worked for more than 10 years towards this goal.

But how did they do it? Come to the Planetarium and find out.

Child: (3–18 years or Community Services Card) $7

Concession: (Student ID, Gold Card, Friends of Museum or Annual Pass) $9

Adult: $12

Further ticketing options and combos are available from the Otago Museum Shop.

Disney’s Moana is on the dome screen in the Perpetual Guardian Planetarium! One of our Creative Pasifkia events, come along and enjoy this fun-filled musical film loved by all ages.

Moana, daughter of the village chief, sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, she meets the once-mighty demigod Maui, who guides her in an odyssey to become a master navigator. Together they sail across the open ocean on an action-packed voyage, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds. Along the way, Moana fulfills the ancient quest of her ancestors, and discovers the one thing she always sought: her own identity.

The film will be preceded by a night-sky navigation demonstration. Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase.

PG: Some scenes may scare very young children.

Limited numbers, bookings essential

Tickets are also available from the Museum Shop.

Go back to the time of dinosaurs! Dive into the oceans of the Late Cretaceous to follow Dolly, a curious and adventurous dolichorhynchops, as she travels through the most dangerous seas in history. Along the way, she encounters long-necked plesiosaurs, giant turtles, enormous fish, fierce sharks, and the most dangerous sea monsters of all, the mosasaurs!

Using stunning CGI, this planetarium film weaves together insights from paleontological digs from around the globe, as scientists work like detectives to answer questions about this ancient and mysterious ocean world. Join these fossil hunters to remote locations as they excavate the remains of some of the most awe-inspiring creatures of all time; unearthing discoveries that shed light on exactly what happened to Dolly and the rest of the incredible cast of characters.

Admittance to this show is restricted to ages 3 and up.

Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Bring your online confirmation to the Museum Shop to receive your physical tickets.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the show to receive your physical tickets; no late admission.

The Sky Tonight is a live presentation exploring how the sky over Otago will look on the night of your visit.

Learn about stars, constellations, deep sky objects and how to view them that very evening.

Admittance to planetarium is restricted to ages 3 and up.

Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

Bring your online confirmation to the Museum Shop to receive your physical tickets.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the show to receive your physical tickets; no late admission.