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Mysteries of the Cosmos: Life in the Universe
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium · Tucson
1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721
Flandrau's newest interactive exhibit, opened May 2, 2026, explores astronomy, exoplanets and the question of whether we are alone in the universe through hands-on activities and immersive displays drawing on University of Arizona research. Listed by the UA calendar as running through Dec. 31, 2026, and included with science center admission.
When
- Fri, Oct 3010 a.m.–5 p.m.
Halloween programs today: Spooky Tucson Sky star talk 3:30 p.m. and Laser HalloScream 5–6 p.m. ($21 advance, $10 members, separate ticket). Exhibits close at 5 p.m. - Sat, Oct 3110 a.m.–5 p.m.
Spooktacular Science day: Halloween laser shows at 12:30, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. (separate tickets) replace the regular planetarium lineup. - Sun, Nov 110 a.m.–5 p.m.
Regular planetarium shows at 11 a.m., 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m.
Dates are derived from a published season and weekly operating schedule, not listed individually.
Getting in
Included with Flandrau admission. Planetarium show + exhibits combo: $27 adults, $19 children 3–15 and college ID holders, $23 seniors 65+ and military, $7 EBT/WIC cardholders (in person only), $5 members, free ages 2 and under. Exhibit-only tickets are also sold but no price was published on the pages reached. Credit/debit only.
Open Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mondays. Credit/debit only, no cash. Exhibits close at 5 p.m. even on days with later laser shows, so see the exhibit first. Halloween special-event tickets (laser shows, Spooktacular Science) are sold separately and are non-refundable; discounts and passes do not apply to them.
- Credit/debit only.
- Exhibits close at 5 p.m.
- Laser and Spooktacular tickets are sold separately and non-refundable.
Where
Sources
- flandrau.org venue
Address 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson 85721; hours Tuesday–Sunday 10AM–5PM, closed Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas; combo admission prices; card-only payment; Mysteries of the Cosmos listed as a current exhibit. - flandrau.org venue
Mysteries of the Cosmos marked NOW OPEN as the newest exhibit; exhibit-only and all-exhibits ticket links; hours Tuesday through Sunday 10AM to 5PM. - flandrau.org venue
Full title 'Mysteries of the Cosmos: Life in the Universe'; grand opening May 2, 2026; interactive exhibit on astronomy, exoplanets and the search for life beyond Earth with hands-on activities and immersive displays. - news.arizona.edu organizer
Listed under Ongoing Exhibits & Tours with date range May 2 – Dec. 31, 2026. - flandrau.org venue
Combo ticket prices including EBT/WIC $7; science center hours 10AM–5PM Tue–Sun; show schedules for Oct 30 (12:30, 2, 3:30, 5–6 p.m.), Oct 31 Spooktacular Science laser shows (12:30, 2, 3, 4 p.m.) and Nov 1 (11, 12:30, 2, 3:30). - flandrau.org venue
Laser HalloScream 5–6 p.m., Oct. 30, 2026; $21 general / $10 members advance; ticket includes exhibit access 10AM–5PM; exhibits close at 5PM; non-refundable. - flandrau.org venue
Spooky Tucson Sky star talk 3:30–4:30 p.m., Oct. 30, 2026; exhibit access included with ticket; exhibits close 5PM.