MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater

This is a pretty cool place to go if your young ones are interested in the stars and constellations. Plus, it's only $2 and it's free for all Mt. Hood college students. All their shows are presented under a realistic representation of the night sky and features the latest galactic, stellar and planetary images. Pretty awesome, right?

The Planetarium is wheelchair accessible and offers free parking. There are three public shows on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m., 7:15 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.

Jan. 7, 2014: 2014 Astronomy Preview Feb. 4, 2014: Deep Sky Wonders Mar. 4, 2014: Jupiter and the Spring Sky Apr. 1, 2014: Mars Up-Close & a Lunar Eclipse May 6, 2014: Unstable Stars Jun. 3, 2014: Saturn & the Summer Sky

Drive Directions to MHCC Planetarium

Directions from Vancouver: Travel south on I-205 to I-84 east Drive east on I-84 to exit 17, Troutdale Turn right onto 257th Ave. at stoplight Continue on 257th Ave. through Stark St. MHCC is on the left just south of Stark St. End at 257th Ave./Kane Rd.

From Portland: Drive east on I-84 to exit 17, Troutdale Turn right onto 257th Ave. at stoplight Continue on 257th Ave. through Stark St. MHCC is on the left just south of Stark St. End at 257th Ave./Kane Rd.