Upcoming events

Black Holes: Journey into the Unknown @ 1pm

Join us for a guided tour of our current night sky, constellations, the Solar System and beyond followed by the fulldome movie, Black Holes, Journey into the Unknown. Ages 8+ years.

Saturday - Solar System Special

Solar System Special

This special planetarium session takes you through the story of our solar system’s epic history, from its formation to how people across time have understood and imagined the planets, the sun, and the universe. From ancient myths to the discoveries that shattered humanity’s concept of the cosmos, and to the science of today that shapes our view of our celestial neighbours.

Ages 10+

What's in the Sky this Month?

What’s in the sky this month?
Join our astronomer for an in depth exploration of celestial events that will happen during the month.
Watch them unfold on our 8 metre dome in this 90 minute session, followed by telescope viewing (weather permitting).

Ages 10+

16 Days, 3 Voices: Speaking out against gender-based violence

Explore key issues in gender-based violence with UniSA and the National Council of Women SA during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (25 November – 10 December).

Hear expert perspectives on technology-based abuse, human rights approaches, and supporting children affected by family violence.

The Night Sky - 10 week course

Join astronomer Paul Curnow for a 10-week introductory astronomy course at the Adelaide Planetarium.
Ever wondered how astronomers find their way around the night sky? Come and learn how to find the different constellations (patterns) in the sky and learn about the mythology related to them.

The Night Sky II - 10 week course

Continue your journey through the cosmos with astronomer Paul Curnow for a '10-week (once a week) astronomy course'. This course will be an extension of the course titled 'The Night Sky' and cover many of the subjects that we were unable to include into the first course.

Sanaa Exhibition

Sanaa returns to the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery with its latest exhibition, Let Creativity Shine. Featuring the work of twelve artists from Australia and around the world, each brings their own bold stories, styles, and energy to Adelaide.

Sanaa Exhibition is sponsored by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and co-presented with Sanaa: A Better World Through Creativity, as part of Adelaide Fringe.

Planet Talks

/6.30pm, Allan Scott Auditorium & Online/Join Māori earth-systems scientist Associate Professor Dan Hikuroa and Australian environmental historian Dr Joy McCann in conversation with adventurer and environmental scientist Tim Jarvis, as they explore how Indigenous knowledge, history and science can help us reimagine our relationship with the natural world.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre in partnership with WOMADelaide Planet Talks

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The Origami Art of Tomoko Fuse

/Kerry Packer Civic Gallery/ Experience the mesmerising world of Japanese origami in a special exhibition and interactive workshops by world-renowned artist Tomoko Fuse. Internationally recognised for her innovative paper-folding techniques, Fuse has expanded the boundaries of origami as a contemporary art form.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and the Japan Australia Friendship Association (JAFA).

When Words Fall Short

/Kerry Packer Civic Gallery/ When Words Fall Short features artworks by emerging artists who attend the Visual Art Programs run by Neami National, a community mental health service supporting people to achieve mental and physical wellbeing.

Presented by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre and Neami National