Planetarium Show: Tales of the Maya Skies

Maya pyramid beneath a star-filled sky, with a green feathered serpent across the foreground.

At the Fred G. Dale Planetarium.

  • Date: Nov. 20, 2026
  • Time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: Carhart Science Building, Fred G. Dale Planetarium, 1111 Gulliver Dr., Wayne, NE 68787
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  • Cost: Free, with suggested donations of $3 for kids and $5 for adults
Maya pyramid beneath a star-filled sky, with a green feathered serpent across the foreground.

At the Fred G. Dale Planetarium.

Travel to ancient Chichén Itzá, Mexico, in Tales of the Maya Skies, an immersive planetarium show exploring Maya science, art, and mythology. Discover how observations of the Sun, Moon, and planets helped the Maya develop precise calendars and shaped their architecture and understanding of the universe.

Narrated by Lila Downs and produced by Chabot Space & Science Center, the show brings together astronomy, culture, and legend.

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