Island Planetarium

The Island Planetarium has installed in 2023 ,a new higher definition projector; it is just like being there! It offers a fascinating journey through time & space; stimulating your imagination & mind, in our astrodome theatre & exhibition. The site is a recognised 'Dark Sky Discovery Centre' promoting stargazing events and 'Looking up!' We open from April to October, daily in IOW School Holidays. In "term times" for 'walk-in' shows on WEDNESDAYS and pre-booked shows on TUESDAY and THURSDAY between 11:00 am and 3:30 pm. We are happy to run pre-booked shows at other times for small and larger groups. This man-made Universe will take you places you have never been before, from the surface of the Moon to the depth of outer space in our ASTRODOME 360 STAR-THEATRE. Make sure you leave time to explore the various space-science displays and exhibition dedicated the great scientist/inventor Robert Hooke, born in Freshwater in 1635.