Jenks Community Education

As our ancients learned, the sky is not just a thing of beauty–it’s the ruler for the position of our planet. Understanding how our planet is aligned with the distant stars allows anyone to use the sky as a compass, a calendar and a clock. Come learn how to use the sky yourself! Doors to the Planetarium open approximately 30 minutes prior to listed show time. Tickets will not be issued at time of purchase. You do not need to show proof of purchase. Your name will appear on a list at the door and checked off upon entry to the show. No food or drink is allowed in the Planetarium.

People all over the world live in many types of houses--from houseboats to mud huts. No matter where you live though, your house has stars! Based on the book, My House Has Stars introduces both houses and stars from places and cultures all over the planet. The target audience age for My House Has Stars is 6 years to adult. This show is held at the Jenks Planetarium, Jenks High School, Dr. Kirby L. Lehman Center for the Study of Math & Science Building, 3rd Floor. Elevator available. General Seating. 1 show.

Earth is our Oasis in Space! A planet full of life sustaining water. Are there other Oasis in our Solar System? Are there other places that can harbor life? The target audience age for Oasis in Space is 8 years to adult. This show is held at the Jenks Planetarium, Jenks High School, Dr. Kirby L. Lehman Center for the Study of Math & Science Building, 3rd Floor. Elevator available. General Seating. 1 show.

Come shadow a member of the Solar System Protection Agency in this Choose-Your-Own Adventure show! You get to take part in how the story unfolds, what planets will be visited and the ultimate destination of our host… Weldon! The target audience for Solar System Protection Agency: Weldon's Story is ages 4 years to adult. This show is held at the Jenks Planetarium, Jenks High School, Dr. Kirby A. Lehman Center for the Study of Math and Science Center, 3rd Floor. Elevator available. General Seating. 1 show.

Sometimes it's just fun to dream! Like what would it be like to ride carnival rides or even rollercoaster in space? That dream is fulfilled with a unique solar system tour while riding virtual full-dome rollercoaster simulations! Warning: May cause motion sickness. General Seating. 1 show. Doors to the Planetarium open approximately 30 minutes prior to listed show time. Tickets will not be issued at time of purchase. You do not need to show proof of purchase. Your name will appear on a list at the door and checked off upon entry to the show. No food or drink is allowed in the Planetarium.

The autumn sky is full of constellations that are all weaved together in a great mythological story. Come learn their stories and how each constellation is connected with one another. Telescope viewing to follow - weather permitting. Doors to the Planetarium open approximately 30 minutes prior to listed show time. Tickets will not be issued at time of purchase. You do not need to show proof of purchase. Your name will appear on a list at the door and checked off upon entry to the show. No food or drink is allowed in the Planetarium.

Through the eras of Hot Air Balloons, Planes, Jets and Spacecraft, Tulsa has had its hand in shaping the aerospace industry. In conjunction with the Tulsa Historical Society and Museum and Tulsa Air and Space Museum, Tulsa Takes Flight journeys through the history of the Aerospace industry in Tulsa. See where it started. See where it is today. See how Tulsa still has its hands… on the future! Recommended for ages 10 and up. Doors to the Planetarium open approximately 30 minutes prior to listed show time. Tickets will not be issued at time of purchase. You do not need to show proof of purchase. Your name will appear on a list at the door and checked off upon entry to the show. No food or drink is allowed in the Planetarium.

Undiscovered Worlds explores a timeless question: Do other planets like Earth exist? Travel to distant stars and fly up close to exotic planets. Experience the science shifting our perspective on humanity's place in the cosmos. The target audience age for Undiscovered Worlds: The Search Beyond Our Sun is 10 years to adult. This show is held at the Jenks Planetarium, Jenks High School, Dr. Kirby A. Lehman Center for the Study of Math and Science Center, 3rd Floor. Elevator available. General Seating. 1 show.