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Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center
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Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center offers planetarium star shows, SkyDome large-format films, an astronomical museum and exhibits, a free public observatory, and more.
Hall of the Solar System is a great place to visit while at Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center. Visitors will see a collection of meteorites including all four of the ones ever recovered in the state of Nevada. One of them weighs a ton! Visitors can also see 6-foot diameter globes of the Earth and Moon, a model of Stonehenge.
Step on a scales and discover your weight on the Moon, Jupiter, or even a neutron star.

Facilities: Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center offers restrooms and a gift shop.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to visit Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center. Groups do need to call ahead and group reservations may be required.

Best Time To Visit: Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center is open Mon - Fri 8 am - 8 pm and Sat - Sun 11:00 am - 8 pm.

Fees: Entrance fees are charged.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Unknown

Directions: Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center is located just 1-1/2 miles north of downtown Reno on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.

From I-80, take the Virginia Street exit north. Go past the main University campus; go past the Lawlor Events Center, with its large parking lot and electronic sign. Take the next right turn: there will be a planetarium sign there. The Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center is across the parking lot from Mackay Stadium.

Address
Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center
MS 272
Reno, Nevada 89557-0012
Phone
General: (775) 784-4811
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