M. D. Anderson Planetarium

The M.D. Anderson Planetarium on the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus is named for Jackson native Monroe Dunaway Anderson, founder of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Built in 1967 and rededicated in 1973 through a generous grant by the M.D. Anderson Foundation, the planetarium can help spark enjoyment and interest in science for audiences of all ages. 

The M.D. Anderson Planetarium features a Digitarium Alpha 2+ digital projector with shows to delight and entertain children and adults alike. Shows run between 20 to 40 minutes. The planetarium seats 60 people.

The planetarium is located in the J.R. Hyde Science Hall across from the Hamilton Performing Arts Center on Maple Street. The University of Memphis Lambuth is located at 705 Lambuth Boulevard, Jackson, Tennessee 38301. 

School or community groups can get more information on visiting the planetarium by calling Holley Wood at (731) 425–7368 or via email to planetarium@memphis.edu.