East Texas A&M University Planetarium

East Texas A&M University Planetarium The ETAMU Planetarium is located in the McFarland Science Building and open to the public for shows.

For more than 20 years, the planetarium has served as a gateway to science and discovery for thousands of visitors each year across Northeast Texas. The Texas A&M University-Commerce is proud to announce the re-opening of its state-of-the-art planetarium. The planetarium has a 40-foot dome and a Digistar 7 all digital projection system which fills the dome with sights and sounds beyond imagination

. The planetarium' s newly remodeled 81 reclining seats provide an amazing and comfortable atmosphere to dazzle your senses.

08/31/2026
🌕✨ More Views from Last Night’s Eclipse! ✨🌕Here are a few more of our favorite images from last night’s incredible lunar...
08/28/2026

🌕✨ More Views from Last Night’s Eclipse! ✨🌕

Here are a few more of our favorite images from last night’s incredible lunar eclipse! 🌑🔭

Were you watching along with us? Did you capture a photo of the eclipse from your backyard, driveway, or through a telescope?

📸 Share your eclipse photos in the comments below! We’d love to see the view from where you were watching.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a memorable night under the stars! 🌌

Thank you to everyone that joined us tonight for the lunar eclipse. This is one of the images taken tonight. More will...
08/28/2026

Thank you to everyone that joined us tonight for the lunar eclipse. This is one of the images taken tonight. More will follow tomorrow.

08/21/2026

☀️ It may be HOT outside, but inside our Planetarium it is NOT! 🌌❄️

Escape the August heat and spend your Friday night exploring the universe with us at the East Texas A&M University Planetarium!

🚀 TONIGHT — Friday, August 21

⭐ 7:00 PM — DarkStar Adventure
Join Subrah and her robot helper Sweeps on an unforgettable adventure featuring supernovae, gaseous nebulae, pulsars, black holes, and more!

🪐 8:00 PM — To Worlds Beyond: Journey Through the Solar System
Leave Earth behind for a spectacular journey across our Solar System—from the fiery vicinity of the Sun to its distant, icy reaches!

🎟️ Tickets are just $5 per person, per show.
🕡 Ticket office opens at 6:30 PM
🎁 Gift Shop open 6:30–8:00 PM
🚶 Walk-ins are welcome while seats remain!

📞 (903) 468-8650
📧 [email protected]

Come in, cool off, sit back under the dome, and enjoy a trip through space—no sunscreen required! 😎✨

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08/14/2026

🌌 TONIGHT! TWO GREAT SHOWS UNDER THE STARS! 🌌

Looking for something fun to do tonight? Join us at the East Texas A&M University Planetarium for two amazing journeys through space! 🚀✨

⭐ 7:00 PM — DarkStar Adventure
Join Subrah and her robot helper Sweeps on an unforgettable voyage as they encounter a supernova, explore a gaseous nebula, visit exotic pulsars, and learn why you should keep your distance from a black hole!

🪐 8:00 PM — To Worlds Beyond: Journey Through the Solar System
Travel from the fiery Sun to the icy edges of our Solar System and explore spectacular worlds filled with enormous volcanoes, vast canyons, dazzling rings, and incredible storms.

🎟️ Tickets: $5 per person
🎫 Ticket office opens at 6:30 PM

Don't miss tonight's adventure under the stars! 🌟

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Address

2201 W Neal Street
Commerce, TX
75428

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
6pm - 9pm

Telephone

+19034688650

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