Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center
Fleischmann Planetarium
A planetarium with a hyperboloid roof on the University of Nevada campus. Dome films and a meteorite display make it good for families.
The Fleischmann Planetarium opened in 1963. Its roof looks like a tent puffed up by the wind and is a representative example of mid-century modern architecture in the United States. The dome theater screens films on astronomy and nature. The exhibition halls are free and display meteorites and solar system models. On some Friday evenings the observatory opens for stargazing. Exhibition halls are free, and the dome film costs about US$10. The planetarium is at the north end of the University of Nevada, Reno campus, so you can also stroll the campus and visit Manzanita Lake.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–19:00 (extended on Fridays and Saturdays)
Nearby sights
- Rancho San Rafael Park & Wilbur D. May Center
- Reno Arch & Downtown Casinos
- Truckee River Walk & Wingfield Park
- National Automobile Museum (Harrah Collection)
- Nevada Museum of Art
- Galena Creek Regional Park
- Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
- Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary