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Friends of Arlington's

David M. Brown Planetarium

Promoting and supporting Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium as an accessible community resource for all people to learn, engage, and be inspired by the wonders of science and the universe. 

Tickets for FOAP planetarium shows and events go on sale between one and two weeks before the show.  Once tickets are available, you can click on the Get Tickets button for the show you want, or go to the upcoming events ticket page.


Upcoming events

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "Mars: The Ultimate Voyage"

    • 10/17/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

    GET TICKETS

    Join us for this 1/2 hour fulldome planetarium show about missions to Mars, followed by a short sky talk.




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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "Halloween: Celestial Origins"

    • 10/17/2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

    GET TICKETS

    Join us for the Arlington premiere of this 1/2 hour fulldome planetarium show, followed by a short sky talk




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  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "Travelling with Light"

    • 10/18/2026
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

    GET TICKETS

    Join us for a 1/2 hour fulldome planetarium show, followed by a short sky talk




    Show details

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "We Are Guardians"

    • 10/18/2026
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

    GET TICKETS

    Join us for a 1/2 hour fulldome planetarium show, followed by a short sky talk




    Show details

  • Arl. Public Schools Hosted Skytalk "Stars Tonight"

    • 11/02/2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

    On the first Monday of the month* during the school year, APS hosts Stars Tonight at the planetarium. This is a 90 minute live, interactive sky talk that offers an in-depth look at the wonders of the night sky and the changes in the sky throughout the seasons. Due to its duration and late hour, this presentation is best suited for ages 10 and older.

    Go to the APS Planetarium Webpage and click on "Stars Tonight" for details. 

    *When the first Monday of the month is a holiday, the program will happen on the following Monday.

    Show details

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "TBA"

    • 11/21/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

    Join us for a 1/2 hour fulldome planetarium show (title to be announced), followed by a short sky talk




    Show details

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "TBA"

    • 11/21/2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

    Join us for a 1/2 hour fulldome planetarium show (title to be announced), followed by a short sky talk




    Show details

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "TBA"

    • 11/22/2026
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

    Join us for a 1/2 hour fulldome planetarium show (title to be announced), followed by a short sky talk




    Show details

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "TBA"

    • 11/22/2026
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

    Join us for a 1/2 hour fulldome planetarium show (title to be announced), followed by a short sky talk




    Show details

  • Arl. Public Schools Hosted Skytalk "Stars Tonight"

    • 12/07/2026
    • 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by Arlington Public Schools.

    On the first Monday of the month* during the school year, APS hosts Stars Tonight at the planetarium. This is a 90 minute live, interactive sky talk that offers an in-depth look at the wonders of the night sky and the changes in the sky throughout the seasons. Due to its duration and late hour, this presentation is best suited for ages 10 and older.

    Go to the APS Planetarium Webpage and click on "Stars Tonight" for details. 

    *When the first Monday of the month is a holiday, the program will happen on the following Monday.

    Show details

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "TBA"

    • 12/12/2026
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

    Join us for a 1/2 hour fulldome planetarium show (title to be announced), followed by a short sky talk




    Show details

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "TBA"

    • 12/12/2026
    • 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

    Join us for a 1/2 hour fulldome planetarium show (title to be announced), followed by a short sky talk




    Show details

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "TBA"

    • 12/13/2026
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

    Join us for a 1/2 hour fulldome planetarium show (title to be announced), followed by a short sky talk




    Show details

  • FOAP Planetarium Show - "TBA"

    • 12/13/2026
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium

    This program is offered by the Friends of Arlington's David M. Brown Planetarium.

    Join us for a 1/2 hour fulldome planetarium show (title to be announced), followed by a short sky talk




    Show details

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P. O. Box 7029,  Arlington, VA. 22207

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