Henry DuPont
Bridgeport, CT
Need to Know!
- NAME:
Henry DuPont Planetarium - ADDRESS:
4450 Park Ave.
(located in the SHU Discovery Science Center) - LOCATION:
Bridgeport - STATE:
Connecticut - ZIP CODE:
06604 - SCHEDULE:
Public shows run daily @
11:00, 2:00, & 4:00 - COST:
Wednesdays are free for Bridgeport residents with ID.
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Visit Website - PHONE:
(203)-416-3521 - EMAIL:
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Prices and Schedule subject to change. Please contact the Planetarium for current information.
SIDE NOTE:
Their digital full-dome theater features a seamless 33-foot diameter dome and a dual-projector 4k laser projection system. The Digistar 7 system by Evans & Sutherland transforms the planetarium into a virtual star-ship, creating real-time visualizations that transport the audience to other planets, star systems, and beyond. The planetarium also screens pre-recorded shows on a variety of topics including spaceflight, aviation, biology, and history.
Public shows run every day at 11:00, 2:00, and 4:00.
The planetarium is also available for private bookings and events, including school trips, scout groups, birthday parties, corporate events, and weddings.