Group Visits
Group Visits
Group visits are perfect for your Pierce College class or club, pre-K-12 grade class, homeschool group, scout group, or other private group. Group visits are available Monday – Saturday. When booking a group visit, the Science Dome will be reserved exclusively for your group, you can pick from available date and times and the content you would like to see.
What type of group are you?
Pierce College Class, Club, or Group
The Pierce College Science Dome is free to use for Pierce College related activities. You can choose from our list of content, bring your own content, or be creative with using the space. Maximum capacity is 58.
Field Trips
Field trips are open to pre to K-12 grade classes, homeschool groups, or other youth groups (school club, scouts, etc.)
Pre-K - First grade field trips
45-minute live and interactive presentations. These involve hands-on activities during the planetarium program and are limited to 25 kids. Cost $40.
1- hour field trips
Available for any grade, although we recommend booking a pre-K-1st grade field trip for younger groups. These include a 30-minute live presentation and a 30-minute fulldome video. Capacity 58, including chaperones. Cost $40.
2- hour field trips
Everything in a 1-hour field trip, but also includes time outside the dome doing hands-on STEM activities, a campus tour, and/or time to eat lunch. Capacity 116, including chaperones. Note, your group will be split in half and rotate through activities. Cost $80.
Field Trip Scholarships
Limited scholarships are available for schools that have at least 50% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch and cannot pay the field trip fee. To receive a scholarship, first schedule a field trip. Once you have a date and time for your field trip, apply for a scholarship. Applying for a scholarship does not guarantee you will receive one, but we will have a discussion with you before canceling your field trip or requiring payment.
Private Shows
If your group doesn’t fall into either of the categories above, you can reserve a private show for your group. Private shows are great for family gatherings, community groups, birthday parties, etc. One-hour private shows include a 30-minute live-presentation and a 30-minute fulldome video. Have a special request? Let us know! Please note that Pierce College does not rent out space to eat birthday cake/open presents, but you are welcome to be in the public lobby area before or after your show while the dome is open. The lobby is not reserved specifically for your group and cannot be decorated. Maximum capacity is 58. Cost $150 for one-hour in the Science Dome. (Some programing choices may cost extra.)
What would you like to experience?
Choose the content your group would like to experience
- 30-minute live planetarium presentation topics
- 30-minute fulldome video choices
- 45-minute live and interactive shows for young children
Capacity and Accessibility
The Science Dome has 58 seats plus spots for 2-4 wheelchairs.
The back row and front rows are accessible without stairs.
Open captions for fulldome videos and assisted listening devices are available upon request.
Have a special accommodation request? We are happy to help. Please contact us 2 weeks before your visit so we have enough time to prepare.
Ready to book?
Please review our in-person conduct expectations before booking.
All group visits must agree to the liability and indemnification terms.
We recommend booking as early as possible to reserve your spot. If space is available group visits can be reserved no later than one week in advance.
Payment is not due during booking. Payment information is sent manually within 5 business days of booking. Payment is due two weeks before your visit or the day before your visit for late bookings.