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Admission Prices

Regular Shows

General Admission: $6.00

Children (3-12): - $4

Seniors (65+), TAMIU Students, Faculty, Staff: $5.00
Please bring a valid ID.

Live Star Presentations

General Admission: $5.00

Children: $4.00

Ticket Booth

The ticket booth opens 1 hour prior to show time. You should arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled show to buy tickets and snacks. CASH, VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, and AMERICAN EXPRESS are accepted

Private Shows

Shows requiring a specific date and time are considered "Private Shows". These are usually requested by schools, various organizations, or private parties.

Group Visits

For more information on group rates or for a reservation see the Group Visits tab on this web page or contact our reservations office at 956.326.3128, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Planetarium Capacity and Rules

  • Seating Capacity = 87
  • Tickets can not be refunded but can be exchanged at the LBV Planetarium Reservations Office.
  • Outside food & drinks are not allowed (planetarium offers a snack bar)
  • No chewing gum allowed in the theater.
  • Electronics such as cell phones, tablets, and iPods should be turned off prior to the start of the show
  • Video recording and photography are only allowed before the main showing unless instructed by staff.
  • Due to extreme darkness in the theater, once the show has started, the doors will be closed.

Contact

Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium and Science Center
5201 University Boulevard, Lamar Bruni Vergara Science Center 373A, Laredo, TX 78041-1900
Phone: 956.326.3128 | Fax: 956.326.2459 | E-mail: planetarium@tamiu.edu

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