Howl at the Moon

Event Description

Howl at the Moon: A Dog-Friendly Night at the Museum

Join us for a pawsitively spectacular evening at The Brown! Bring your four-legged friends for a night of fun featuring dog-friendly planetarium shows, telescope viewing after sunset, a pet photo op, and more. Connect with adoptable dogs from the Halifax Humane Society, enjoy yard games and music, and show off your dog’s best look in our Pet Costume Contest!

Activities

• Pet Costume Contest— Prizes available!

• Tiny Tots Movie Corner— Featuring a Halloween favorite

• Pet Adoption — Meet adoptable pets from Halifax Humane Society, 4–6 PM

• Hands-On Science Activities — Fun for all ages

• Concessions — Snacks, popcorn, and cotton candy

Telescope Viewing — 7–9 PM, weather permitting

Dog-Friendly Planetarium Shows

The 5 PM and 6 PM shows are dog-friendly! Bring your pup along for a special planetarium experience under the stars. For everyone’s comfort and safety, dogs must remain on a leash or in a secure pet carrier throughout the show.

The 7 PM laser show is for human patrons only. Due to the louder music, bright laser effects, and more intense sensory experience, we ask that your furry friends sit this one out.

5:00pm Planetarium Show: From Earth to the Universe

The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the universe may well be humanity's oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about the journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today's grandest telescopes, we invite you to experience this show. 

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6:00pm Planetarium Show: Howl at the Moon

Explore the Moon, and other objects in the Fall and Winter sky, as well as the celestial constellations associated with dogs and wolves. We’ll also take a look at how ancient cultures connected the night sky to stories of animals and some of the myths and traditions surrounding the full Moon.

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7:00pm Planetarium Show: Fright Lights

This festive show is the perfect way to get in the Halloween spirit! The not-so-scary presentation features different types of spooky Halloween characters and fun renditions of Michael Jackson’s hit song “Thriller.”

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Plan Ahead for Your Show

Planetarium shows begin promptly, so please arrive 15 minutes early to purchase your admission ticket in the main museum lobby. Late admittance is not permitted, and ticket sales end 5 minutes before each show. Please note: Your membership discount will be applied once you are signed in and have added the program to your cart.

Admission: This event is free to the public!
Planetarium Shows are Free for Museum Members with registration. $10.00 per show for non-members.

This special, one-night-only experience gives guests the opportunity to enjoy the planetarium with their pups. Please note that this is a special exception for Howl at the Moon only. For all other regularly scheduled planetarium programs at The Brown, only service animals are permitted.