E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Elliott hides the visitor from a government task force, drawing his brother and sister into the secret. Their bond grows as they look for a way to send their new friend back to his planet.

Thinktank Planetarium screening: A boy befriends an alien stranded on Earth in Steven Spielberg’s family science-fiction film. This film is presented on Thinktank’s big cinema screen inside the dome, rather than as a full-dome film. The film is rated U. Main museum doors open at 4pm; enter at the Level 0 main entrance and show your ticket at the welcome desk. You can explore the museum before the screening. Planetarium doors on Level 3 open at 4:25pm. The film starts promptly at 4:30pm, with no trailers; late entry may be difficult. Advance booking is essential because places are limited, and seating is unallocated.