Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center
The Fleischmann Atmospherium Planetarium was built in 1963 on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. Reno is where it stands. A short trip away is Mackay Stadium, 0.1 mi off.
A planetarium inside Reno
You can stay in Reno
Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center is inside Reno, which has 136 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–79°. When to go ↓
An airport 4 miles away
Reno Tahoe (RNO) has airline service, about 4 miles from Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The weather by month
This is the year’s weather near Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center.
Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center
The Fleischmann Atmospherium Planetarium was built in 1963 on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. It was the first planetarium in the United States to feature a 360-degree projector capable of providing horizon-to-horizon images and through time-lapse photography showing an entire day's weather in a few minutes.
Currently it offers public star shows.
- Type
- Planetarium
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1994)
Staying near Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center
Rooms are nearest in Reno (136) and Sparks (30).
Truckee
17,278 people · 48% vacation homes
24 mi southwest of Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center
Incline Village
9,272 people · 42% vacation homes
20 mi south of Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | in town | — | 136 84 hotels · 33 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 9 RV parks | 283,621 | $548K | D |
| Sparks | 6 mi east | 10 min | 30 17 hotels · 7 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 111,902 | $484K | C− |
| Truckee 48% vacation homes | 24 mi southwest | 35 min | 39 21 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 17,278 | $948K | C+ |
| Incline Village 42% vacation homes | 20 mi south | 30 min | 16 9 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 9,272 | $1,455K | — |
| Virginia City | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 11 3 hotels · 2 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 644 | $414K | — |
| Carson City | 27 mi south | 40 min | 26 19 hotels · 6 motels · 1 campground | 58,571 | $453K | — |
| Tahoe Vista 68% vacation homes | 24 mi southwest | 35 min | 15 7 hotels · 8 lodges & cabins | 1,048 | $1,039K | — |
| Kings Beach 44% vacation homes | 23 mi southwest | 35 min | 11 4 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 2,736 | $772K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
Other well-known places within 37 miles.
Big draw34 mi LakeLake Tahoe
1in town Stadium & arenaMackay Stadium
36 mi LakePyramid Lake
2in town LandmarkReno Arch
328 mi LakeDonner Lake
33 mi Ski areaPalisades Tahoe Olympic Valley122 runs · 2,542 ft vertical
42 mi MuseumNational Automobile Museum
516 mi Ski areaMount Rose Ski Tahoe57 runs · 1,625 ft verticalPhoto credits
Lake Tahoe: Lara Farhadi, CC BY 2.0 · Mackay Stadium: Lanski, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pyramid Lake: Rhalden, Public domain · Reno Arch: Mobilus In Mobili, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Donner Lake: J.smith, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley: Jonnyboyca at English Wikipedia, Public domain · National Automobile Museum: User:Jaydec, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Rose Ski Tahoe: Beesmill, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Before visiting Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center
Is Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center in Reno?
Yes. It’s inside Reno, NV.
When is the best time to visit Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center?
May, June and September, with highs of 69–79°.
What is the closest airport to Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center?
Reno Tahoe (RNO), about 4 miles away.
Where should I stay near Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center?
Reno (in town, 136 places to stay), Sparks (6 mi, 30 places to stay) and Truckee (24 mi, 39 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Reno
Tips will appear here once someone posts in Reno’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.