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McNair-Davis Planetarium Set to Reopen in 2026

11/18/2025

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The Russell C. Davis Planetarium, opened in 1979, has been renamed the McNair-Davis Planetarium to honor former Mayor Russell C. Davis and astronaut Ronald McNair.
The planetarium has been closed since 2018 for renovations and is set to reopen in 2026.
The project budget is $23 million, funded by the city, the state, and private contributions.
The renovated facility will include space-history exhibits, a STEM lab, and an immersive theater.

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Story summary

The Russell C. Davis Planetarium, opened in 1979, has been renamed the McNair-Davis Planetarium to honor former Mayor Russell C. Davis and astronaut Ronald McNair.
The planetarium has been closed since 2018 for renovations and is set to reopen in 2026.
The project budget is $23 million, funded by the city, the state, and private contributions.
The renovated facility will include space-history exhibits, a STEM lab, and an immersive theater.