They don't accept debit or credit. It has poor ventilation and me and my son are very sensitive to mold so we were miserable during the entire movie. Didn't see the stars at all. Most of the seats are broken and the entire building is in disrepair. My 8yr old liked the movie but he's not hard to please. I hope upgrades and improvements come soon...it was not worth the money.
I loved to go as a child. That was when school's took educational field trips! Now, I have the pleasure of taking my son to learn, enjoy and explore!
My family and I drove several hours on a Saturday to come here. I parked and fed the meter some quarters, but was later told the meters don't need to be fed on weekends, but I can't confirm that. Come prepared with a roll of quarters. I'd rather come back out to a car for $2.00 than to discover it's been towed.
Some of the other reviews mention broken seats which we did see. The seat backs are tilted back at an angle but are not recliners. There are arm rests between all the seats, that don't move, so these would not accommodate larger visitors. Think of old, narrow movie theater or auditorium seats. We also found alot of wooden sticks from eaten rock candy lollipops on the floor. My husband said the theater smelled musty to him.
Restrooms are on the 3rd floor, as well as some water fountains in a back hallway. The restrooms are in desperate need of repair and I did not see a baby changing station. I can't confirm if the water fountains even worked, but there is nothing to buy to eat or drink here, so bring your own snacks for children or those with medical needs.
There are some mostly empty glass display cases where you'll pay admission fees. Cash only, no credit cards. I didn't see an ATM. $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors, $6.00 for small children, and **that's for each movie you want to see**. There are currently three different films and they last about 40 minutes each. Younger children will likely only care for one of the three at this time. Call ahead and ask questions.
We used to go here when I was a kid. Recently went back to watch a film and didn't care for it. They don't take debit/credit which is really outdated, much like the building itself. It's also hard to navigate.
The staff here is very friendly and can help you find other things to see in the area. Educators can call for field trip packets and information.
As with anywhere, be mindful of your surroundings and lock your car doors etc. We did see several drifters and drunks in the area, so just be cautious. I wouldn't leave anything in plain sight inside the car. Put it in the trunk or take it with you.
I take my grand children there at least once a year. It is very entertaining and informative.
If you prefer stairs to elevators like I do, the stairs are located in an outside support "leg" of the building. They look like narrow brick columns with doors. Open the door and be prepared to climb to the third floor. My husband found the elevator in the opposite leg across the street from each other. A security guard inside the glass doors of the main building had to radio for staff to come unlock the stairwell for me. They were very kind about it though.
There is nothing else to do here, but see a few pictures on the wall and sit and wait for the next film to start. There are a few old educational displays that are not plugged in or lit up, an unused popcorn machine and an empty Coca-Cola cooler. There are a few dollar store quality toy items for sale inside the display cases. I would just bring some glow necklaces and bracelets from the dollar store and surprise the kids with them and a Moon Pie or pack of space ice cream when you arrive.
As far as a planetarium, I was expecting to relax and watch stars for awhile to a different degree than was shown. I have a high school student taking Astronomy and this was the main reason for our visit.
The best seats for viewing are the back rows. I am sensitive to movement, so there were a few segments in the films that made me feel like the room was spinning around slowly like a carousel or like the entire floor was turning upside down, slowly to the right, but I'm sure not everyone is that sensitive to notice.
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