The show plunges the audience into the hidden universe alive at our feet; an ecosystem teeming with life and unseen beings - insects that work, eat, crawl, flutter, feast, fight and court among each other in an ongoing explosion of energy and movement.

Celebrate Independence Day at The Neag Planetarium with our annual Sensory Fireworks! This event is a fantastic opportunity to experience fireworks and other fun visuals in a setting without large crowds and loud sounds. Children can also make fun Fourth of July crafts with our Museum Educators. Due to popular demand, we have added an extra evening of shows! Reserve your spots early, as these shows sell out fast. Our Friday event will include a third showing at 7:30 pm. Registrations for this event will open in May. To guarantee your spot for this event, registrations are required.

Lantern Tours – June 26, July 24, August 14. Tour the caverns by flickering lantern light, like an early explorer! Join us for our Summer Family Fun Nights! Bring the whole family for an educational and fun night of learning while enjoying these interactive tours. Panning for gems and a craft for the kids are included during each of these special evenings. Advance ticket purchase is required prior to the tour date. Ticket sales close at 5:00 PM the day prior to tour date. (Recommended ages 4+)

Lantern Tours – June 26, July 24, August 14. Tour the caverns by flickering lantern light, like an early explorer! Join us for our Summer Family Fun Nights! Bring the whole family for an educational and fun night of learning while enjoying these interactive tours. Panning for gems and a craft for the kids are included during each of these special evenings. Advance ticket purchase is required prior to the tour date. Ticket sales close at 5:00 PM the day prior to tour date. (Recommended ages 4+)

Lantern Tours – June 26, July 24, August 14. Tour the caverns by flickering lantern light, like an early explorer! Join us for our Summer Family Fun Nights! Bring the whole family for an educational and fun night of learning while enjoying these interactive tours. Panning for gems and a craft for the kids are included during each of these special evenings. Advance ticket purchase is required prior to the tour date. Ticket sales close at 5:00 PM the day prior to tour date. (Recommended ages 4+)

Scavenger Hunt Tour – July 17, August 7. Participate in a scavenger hunt on your cave tour and make a bat craft too! Join us for our Summer Family Fun Nights! Bring the whole family for an educational and fun night of learning while enjoying these interactive tours. Panning for gems and a craft for the kids are included during each of these special evenings. Advance ticket purchase is required prior to the tour date. Ticket sales close at 5:00 PM the day prior to tour date. (Recommended ages 4+)

Scavenger Hunt Tour – July 17, August 7. Participate in a scavenger hunt on your cave tour and make a bat craft too! Join us for our Summer Family Fun Nights! Bring the whole family for an educational and fun night of learning while enjoying these interactive tours. Panning for gems and a craft for the kids are included during each of these special evenings. Advance ticket purchase is required prior to the tour date. Ticket sales close at 5:00 PM the day prior to tour date. (Recommended ages 4+)

Treasure Hunt Tour – June 19, July 10, July 31. Guests follow an ‘educational’ treasure map on their way to finding buried treasure – to take home, of course! Join us for our Summer Family Fun Nights! Bring the whole family for an educational and fun night of learning while enjoying these interactive tours. Panning for gems and a craft for the kids are included during each of these special evenings. Advance ticket purchase is required prior to the tour date. Ticket sales close at 5:00 PM the day prior to tour date. (Recommended ages 4+)

Treasure Hunt Tour – June 19, July 10, July 31. Guests follow an ‘educational’ treasure map on their way to finding buried treasure – to take home, of course! Join us for our Summer Family Fun Nights! Bring the whole family for an educational and fun night of learning while enjoying these interactive tours. Panning for gems and a craft for the kids are included during each of these special evenings. Advance ticket purchase is required prior to the tour date. Ticket sales close at 5:00 PM the day prior to tour date. (Recommended ages 4+)