George F. Beattie Planetarium, San Bernardino

About George F. Beattie Planetarium

The George F. Beattie Planetarium in San Bernardino is an optical projection facility where visitors experience shows about the universe, solar system, and stars. Public shows include a twenty-minute planetarium presentation, a twenty-minute star presentation, and a twenty-minute question-and-answer session lasting approximately one hour total. Doors open at seven in the evening, and weather permitting, the facility offers free stargazing and telescopic views through the N.A. Richardson Astronomical Observatory following the show. The planetarium serves students, astronomy enthusiasts, and community members seeking to learn about planets, nebulae, and celestial phenomena. Custom shows are available for groups and events. The facility has provided entertainment and educational programming to the Inland Empire for over forty-six years, functioning as both a classroom and a resource for exploring the universe beyond Earth.