• Planetarium Sky Theater


  • 2023-2024 Planetarium Reopening

    The MHCC Planetarium will be reopening soon! We’ll announce a monthly show schedule in early 2024.

    MHCC Planetarium Programs for Educators and Community Groups

    The Planetarium Sky Theater has live programs for school and community groups and private parties. You can request shows for Mondays from October through June. Shows are only available during daytime hours. There is a $100 facility-use fee for each program. The theatre can hold up to 55 people, and it is wheelchair accessible. Email Planetarium Director Will Blackmore for more information.

    Driving 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.

    Directions 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.

    Passenger Vehicle Drop Off Directions

    Passenger vehicles turn left at 29th Street light into the MHCC campus, entrance "E." After entering campus, turn right (south) on campus roadway and then turn left into roundabout after passing a fountain and flagpoles.

    • Passenger vehicles may drop off passengers at the flagpoles.
    • From the flagpole roundabout area, walk down the stairs to the main mall level.
    • Turn left (north) and walk 25 meters to the entrance of the Planetarium on the left.

    Passenger vehicle parking is free, all days, all times, no permit required.

    Bus Drop Off Directions

    Do not turn left after entering the campus nor stop on any interior road to drop off passengers.

    • Turn right after entering campus. You will see a big cement fountain in the roundabout, where you may load and unload passengers.
    • From the fountain roundabout, walk north about 100 meters on the main mall level to the entrance of the Planetarium (glass double doors beneath the Library).

    Bus parking is in parking area "U" on the south end of campus off 17th Street. Do not park or stop buses on the campus road next to the College Theatre.