Scobee Education Center and Planetarium

The Scobee Education Center on the San Antonio College campus is home to the Scobee Planetarium, a Challenger Learning Center, the Santikos Micronaut Center and a rooftop observatory. Public planetarium shows run on Friday nights. The 6:30 p.m. show is a family program for all ages, and the 8 and 9:30 p.m. shows are for ages 6 and up. Buy tickets online a week ahead or at the ticket booth after doors open at 6 p.m. Park in Garage #3 off San Pedro Avenue to avoid parking fees.

Upcoming events here

• The Scobee Planetarium 8:00 Presentation - "The Sky Tonight": Fri, Oct 23, 8 PM
• The Scobee Planetarium 9:30 Presentation - "Black Holes": Fri, Oct 23, 9:30 PM
• The Scobee Planetarium 6:30 Family Presentation - "The Little Star That Could": Fri, Oct 23, 6:30 PM
• Scobee Turns 12: One Cosmic Celebration: Fri, Oct 30, 6 PM

Nearby places

• Lulu's Bakery & Cafe: 0.2 mi away
• San Pedro Branch Library: 0.2 mi away
• Temple Beth-El San Antonio: 0.2 mi away
• The Cove: 0.4 mi away
• San Antonio Academy: 0.4 mi away

More museums nearby

• San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA): Art museum with free kids admission
• Market Square (El Mercado): The largest Mexican market in the US with 100+ shops, authentic food, live entertainment
• Battle for Texas: The Experience
• Guinness World Records Museum
• Ripleys Illusion Lab: Interactive optical illusion exhibits and hands-on experiences on Alamo Plaza.
• The Alamo

More to do

• Downtown with kids: our area guide