Fleischmann Planetarium

I did not know upon walking in that the museum was free and it was the show I was paying for (the sign was on the counter near my feet, and I can’t bend over very easily). Had I known that, I would have let my two younger squirmers wander the museum for free and only paid for my oldest to go instead of wasting money on them. I am a reciprocal member from a museum in California, and did not see it posted anywhere that we only got $ 1 off per person.
My son was very disappointed that there were not more exhibits downstairs. We thought there could have been more exhibits, considering all of the space available.

We are so lucky to still have a planetarium in Reno, so I will split the difference and give it three stars. My kids love going here, and me… I don’t mind *too* much.
The theater itself is small and sits maybe 50 people, if that. Parking is free and very convenient. Price is okay: for adults ($ 6) and kids 3 – 12 ($ 4) and there is a fun little museum with rocks from outer space and large-​scale models of the moon and earth and a few other things. However, not a single exhibit in the museum has changed in the past few years that I have been bringing my kids here.
The screen, of course, covers the rounded ceiling of the planetarium theater and is fun and novel for the kids. I think it’s a bit dark, though (the picture isn’t very bright) and I have to squint a bit to make out details. The movies themselves are a bit dated. The current feature showing now is a 1995 film about the oceans called «The Living Sea» narrated by Meryl Streep. We were really disappointed with the recent movie called «Dinosaurs Alive!» which SOUNDS like it might be really exciting, but was more about grad students packing for expeditions and scientists walking down hallways and peering into things than it was about showing actual DINOSAURS ALIVE. My six-​year-​old who normally really enjoys all things dinosaur actually fell asleep.
There are cool things to peruse in the gift shop afterwards, and the sundial situated right next to the building is fun and educational.
Three stars because your kids will ADORE this (and because the parking is awesome). I look forward to reading any other perspectives on this Reno landmark.