Discover the wonders of the universe in the Royal Ontario Museum's Travelling Planetarium!
An exciting way to teach people about the universe in a unique learning environment, Travelling Planetarium programming is inter-disciplinary, fun, and relevant to the Ontario curriculum.
The Travelling Planetarium is an inflatable dome with a projector that recreates the night sky. A powerful fan inflates and circulates air throughout the dome to maintain a comfortable temperature.The dome is bottomless, so an emergency evacuation of the planetarium is extremely easy. The projector can be turned to show stars throughout the various seasons or switched to show pictures of constellations from Greek mythology.
Depending on the dome selected, between 25 - 50 students can participate at once. Participants enter the dome through an inflated tunnel and sit around a central 360o projector to experience the stars and constellations surrounding them.
The Travelling Planetarium can travel to your location anywhere in Ontario. Programs are designed to accommodate educational venues such as schools, community centres, museums, libraries, and parks (which have an indoor space).When not in use, the dome can be packed inside a large bag.
The ROM offers two Travelling Planetarium options:
- Deluxe Teacher-Assisted Program
- Basic Travelling Planetarium Rental
Deluxe Teacher-Assisted Program
Have the ROM bring its expertise to you. The ROM will send an astronomy teacher with our Large Planetarium to your organization to explore the wonders of the night sky with up to 50 people per presentation and up to four presentations per day. Presentations complement the astronomy topics in the Government of Ontario curriculum guidelines and Girl Guide and Scout lessons.
Full day booking fees start at $1100 per day for a tailored program at your location. Prices vary pending on location of venue, length, and time of day of program.
27" diameter, 14" high
50 people maximum
Basic Travelling Planetarium Rental
This program is ideal for museums, libraries, parks (which have an indoor space), community centres, as well as schools.
Teach your own astronomy programs in your community by borrowing the Standard Planetarium that accommodates up to 25 people per presentation. To help you get started the first time you use this program, a ROM instructor will walk you through the components and the presenter's guide at your venue. The presenter's guide includes suggestions on how to teach the basics of the night sky and Greek and Roman mythology. The Basic Program is a fabulous way to raise your organization's profile and funds.
Booking fees are $1200.00 per week or $3500.00 for four weeks plus training fees and shipping.
21" diameter, 11" high
25 people maximum
For more information and to book the Travelling Planetarium at your location, please contact:
Travelling Programs, Learning Department.
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queen's Park
Toronto, ON M5S 2C6