35 minutes, ages 5 and up
Skies over the savannah
A live tour of tonight's sky over Abuja, then back in time to the farmers and traders who read the stars to know when the rains would come.
The story
What happens in the show
- 01
Tonight over Wuse 2
We switch off the city lights and show the real sky for this evening, from the Pole Star low in the north to the Southern Cross.
- 02
Stars that tell the season
How the rising of the Seven Sisters before dawn once signalled the planting season across the savannah.
- 03
Your questions
The last five minutes belong to the audience. Children ask the best questions, and the presenter answers every one.
Facts
In numbers
- 35minutes
- 120seats
- 4kprojected stars
- 3shows a day
Who it is for
Good for
Seats recline, the sound is warm rather than loud, and the presenter checks in with the audience every few minutes. Under 3s may sit on a lap for free.
Tickets
Prices
Adult add-on
₦3,500
On top of a day ticketChild add-on
₦2,500
Ages 3 to 15Example prices. Members see every show free.
From the show
Stills from the dome. Tap a photo to see it larger.
Questions about Skies over the savannah
Will my child be scared?
The lights dim slowly and the presenter talks the whole way through. If anyone needs a break, the exit is lit in soft red and staff will help.
Is it the same every time?
The story is the same, but every audience asks different questions, so no two shows end the same way.
Can schools book it?
Yes. It links to the Basic Science and Physics curriculum, and teachers get a free worksheet pack.
