A 360-degree dome where films play on the ceiling, and shows that can be bright and loud. On Sensory-Friendly Sunday the theater is not as dark and the music is not as loud. Register early; it fills up.
Sensory supports. Free Sensory-Friendly Sunday Nov 15.
Hours
No general opening hours. Public evening shows Friday and Saturday; matinees Saturday and Sunday afternoons; talks Thursday evenings in fall and spring semesters. The Box Office opens 30 minutes before each show. Closed during CU football home games, Folsom Field concerts and some CU basketball home games.
“Our shows may incorporate one or several of the following features: bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects.”
Sensory-Friendly Sunday is for families who “may benefit from an environment where our theater is not quite so dark, the music is not quite so loud.”
Fiske doesn't say when its regular shows are quieter. Sensory-Friendly Sunday is free, and free events fill up fast, so register early. The Nov 15 form is open now and asks you to register by Nov 12. Questions: fiske@colorado.edu.
Nov 15 is the last Sensory-Friendly Sunday on Fiske's calendar for now. Email fiske@colorado.edu to ask about spring dates.
Fiske closes on CU home football days. The athletics calendar shows Fri Nov 13 and Sat Nov 28. Nov 15 is clear.
At Sensory-Friendly Sunday, free to borrow: noise-canceling headphones, weighted stuffed animals, fidget toys and more. Ask staff where to pick them up.
Every show page warns of bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds or intense motion effects.
Regular shows: adult $12, youth 4 to 17 $8, 3 and under free, plus $1.50 per ticket. Museums for All: $1 with an EBT, Medicaid or SNAP card.
Shows in the dome theater (“bright lights, flashing visuals, loud sounds, or intense motion effects”)not stated
Quieter
Nov 15: 10:00 welcome; 10:15 film 5000 Eyes (venue says best for 12+); 10:45 astronomer Q&A; 11:15 film Max Goes to the Moon (best for 4 to 12). Dress theme: alien.
Parking is paid at all times: $2 an hour 7 am to 7 pm, $1 an hour 7 pm to 7 am, at the machine at the lot exit (card or coins, no change) or with ParkMobile. Lot 306 (west) is closest; Lot 404 (south) is nearby. Both have accessible parking.
No stairs in the lobby or planetarium. The dome seats 200, all general admission. ADA and companion seats: call 303.492.5002 at least 24 hours ahead.
Arrive 15 to 20 minutes early to park, get tickets and find a seat. Accommodation requests are best made about a week ahead.
No backpacks or large purses in the theater; bags may be searched.
FM systems and assisted listening devices are available.
Tickets online at fiske.vantixticketing.com or at the Box Office. Exchanges by phone up to 24 hours before, except concerts and special events.
For shows after Nov 8, check the Fiske calendar closer to the date or call 303-492-5002. Late Friday and Saturday shows this season are laser and music shows.
