Facility Rentals

The Clark Planetarium opened is an out-of-this-world location when it comes to hosting your event. The state-of-the-art facility is a unique venue for meetings, social events and fun.

 

Full Building

• Year Round
• Capacity Approximately 800 people $6,000 per 4 hour block (Sun-Thur,)
• $10,000 per 4 hour block (Friday night, Saturday)
• A full building rental includes your choice of two Dome Theatre and two IMAX shows. The building is closed to the public during the event so you can enjoy all that the Planetarium has to offer including the 10,000 square feet of hands-on, brains-on exhibits. The Guest Relations staff will be on hand to assist you with anything you might need. 

 

Hansen Dome Theatre

• Year Round
• Capacity: 205
• $600 per hour (Sun-Thur, Fridays until 5 pm)
• $1,000 per hour (Friday night, Saturday)
• The Hansen Dome Theatre houses a 55-foot, 205-seat planetarium with a state-of-the-art Digistar 3 projection system, manufactured by Utah-based Evans and Sutherland Computer Corp. Digistar 3 uses six high-definition video projectors at the base of the dome to display a larger-than-life seamless image, without additional display equipment, and without a projection area in the middle of the theater. Each seat features individual control paddles, enabling the audience to interact with certain shows directly. A small staging area at the front of the theatre can be used for live presentations and special events. 

 

ATK IMAX Theatre

• Year Round
• Capacity: 297
• $1,000 per hour (Sun-Thur, Fridays until 5 pm)
• $1,500 per hour (Friday night, Saturday)
• With a 70' wide, 5-story high screen and seating for 297, your guests will be launched into space while viewing a 3-D IMAX film. The ATK IMAX theatre at the Clark Planetarium features a 12,000-watt, 6-channel, digital surround sound system for an auditory experience second to none. Most of the speakers are positioned behind the five-story high screen, which is perforated with millions of tiny holes. In this way, sound can come at the audience from the film itself. The Clark Planetarium offers a wide selection of films to meet the needs of any group. 

 

3rd Floor Exhibit Space

• Year Round
• Capacity: Dinnner-180, Reception-225
• $750 two-hour period (Sun-Thur, Fridays until 5 pm)
• $1,500 two-hour period (Friday night, Saturday)
• Enjoy your next event among the planets. The 3rd floor exhibit area offers an open space on the third floor separated from the rest of the Planetarium. There is plenty of open space for wedding receptions, business meetings, parties and reunions. Interactive exhibits are spread throughout the area to make any event fun and educational. The 3rd floor exhibit area also serves as the entrance to the Hansen Dome Theatre. 

 

Small Exhibit Space

• Year Round
• Capacity: Dinner-80, Reception-100
• $500 two-hour period (Sun-Thur, Fridays until 5 pm)
• $1,000 two-hour period (Friday night, Saturday)
• Enjoy your next event on the Moon or explore the red planet, Mars. The small exhibit area also provides the opportunity for you to be a weatherperson or see a Moon rock brought back from the Apollo 15 mission. The small exhibit space is an ideal location for smaller groups looking for a unique venue to hold a dinner or reception. 

 

Classroom

• Year Round
• Capacity: 40
• $75 per 90 minutes, Monday -Thursday, Fridays until 4 pm
• $125 per 90 minutes, Weekend (Friday evening - Sunday)
• The classroom is 500 square feet and is located near the third floor exhibits as well as the Dome and IMAX theaters. This is an ideal spot to hold small corporate meetings.

 

Early Morning Rates Hours: 7:00 - 11:00 a.m.

• Hold your breakfast meeting or small reception in the Main Lobby before taking in a show or making a presentation in the Dome or IMAX theatre. Greet the people in your group as they walk through the front door and enjoy the exhibits on the main level before anyone else arrives at the Planetarium. The Main Lobby is only available to rent before the Planetarium opens to the public.
• Dome Theatre $300 per hour
• IMAX Theatre $300 per hour

NOTE: These prices are available in the mornings and do not include films.

 

Main Lobby

• $300 per 90 minutes or $100 per 90 minutes with theatre rental Capacity: 100
• Available: Sept-May before 9:30 a.m. June-August 7:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

 

Facility Accessories

Stage: A stage is available in the Dome Theatre. Temporary platforms can also be built for the exhibit areas to accommodate podiums, head tables, etc.

•  Lighting: Spotlights, lasers and variable ambience lighting are available in the Dome Theatre.
• A/V Equipment: State-of-the-art audio/visual equipment is available for rental on an as-needed basis.
• Podium: (mic included)

 

To check available dates or to schedule an event contact:

Carl Malaret
Special Events Coordinator
Tel:
Please use our Contact Form for more information.