ÁùºÏ±¦µä the Fleischmann Planetarium
Learn about ÁùºÏ±¦µä's first planetarium and explore the facility's features.
The Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center is a historic landmark, deeply ingrained in the fabric of the Reno community. Opened in 1963, the Planetarium was designed by Raymond Hellmann, a local architect who designed more than $100 million in construction upon moving to Reno in 1951.
Over the course of its history, the Planetarium has hosted thousands of field trips for students eager to learn about atmospheric science, and continues to immerse students in interactive field trip experiences seven days a week. In addition, the center is open to the local community, and provides people of all ages with access to public screenings in the Full-Dome Theater and a plethora of exhibits around the facility. The Science Store also serves as a one-stop-shop for all sorts of intergalactic gadgets and gifts, perfect for space and science lovers alike.
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Planetarium by the numbers
60+ years
of operation in our local community
1 giant meteorite
and 100+ space and science fiction themed objects to explore
56,000+ students
are welcome to attend field trips each year
A regional landmark rich in history
The Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, originally named the Fleischmann Atmospherium-Planetarium, was built in 1963 on the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno campus. It was the first planetarium in the U.S. to feature a 360-degree projector with the ability to provide horizon-to-horizon images and utilize time-lapse photography to review an entire day's weather in just a couple minutes.
The Fleischmann Planetarium has served as a gateway to exploring science and the universe since 1963. Many of us came as kids, and now we bring our own kids, maybe our grandkids, here.
Paul McFarlane
Director of the Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center
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