Frost Science is inviting guests to explore the dangers of the cosmos like never before with the debut of How to Die in Space: An Interactive Adventure Through the Cosmos, a new live, interactive show in the Frost Planetarium.
Opening Friday, May 1, through Monday, May 4, the experience launches during a special weekend celebrating all things space in honor of National Space Day and May the Fourth.
A Planetarium Show Where You’re in Control
Inspired by the book by astrophysicist Dr. Paul M. Sutter, How to Die in Space: An Interactive Adventure Through the Cosmos transforms the traditional planetarium experience into a choose-your-own-adventure journey. Guests take control of a space mission, making real-time decisions that determine their fate, often leading to unexpected, and often hilarious, outcomes. Blending humor and real science, the show explores cosmic hazards like black holes, supernovas, and rogue planets in a way that is both engaging and educational.
“This show flips the traditional planetarium experience on its head,” said Dr. Analisa Duran, Knight Vice President of Science Education at Frost Science. “By putting the audience in control, we’re making science more immersive, more entertaining, and more accessible.”
Introducing Frost Science Studios
How to Die in Space marks the first release from Frost Science Studios, the museum’s new in-house initiative dedicated to producing original planetarium content for audiences in Miami and beyond. The show was developed in collaboration with Dr. Paul M. Sutter, bringing the ideas from his book to life in an immersive format.
An Immersive Experience
The production features a dynamic audio experience developed with the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, including an original score by student composer Jacey Schell. Additional creative contributions from the University of Miami Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing enhance the visuals and overall experience inside the dome.
Opening Weekend and Beyond
During opening weekend, guests can take part in a Space Passport program, completing hands-on activities across the museum to collect stamps and earn a prize from the Science Store.
Opening weekend runs Friday, May 1, through Monday, May 4, with three showings daily. A special members-only show will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, with access available on a first-come, first-served basis by showing a member wristband at the planetarium entrance.
As part of the weekend’s celebration of all things space, the Frost Planetarium will also feature a special screening of National Geographic’s Wildest Weather in the Solar System on Saturday, May 2.
The show will be presented three times daily during opening weekend and will continue to be featured once daily in the Frost Planetarium thereafter.
Plan Your Visit
How to Die in Space: An Interactive Adventure Through the Cosmos is included with museum admission. Reserve your spot during your visit to Frost Science and take control of the mission.