Reviewed by: Caleb Turrentine
Alabama planetarium named best in the country by USA Today
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After weeks of voting, USA Today readers have officially selected an Alabama experience as the best planetarium in the country.
The INTUITIVE Planetarium at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center took the top spot in USA TODAY’s 2026 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. The venue finished second last year, jumping the McDonnell Planetarium at the Saint Louis Science Center.
INTUITIVE Planetarium
The INTUITIVE Planetarium is a top attraction at USSRC, a Smithsonian Affiliate and the largest space museum in the world. Intuitive Research and Technology (INTUITIVE) partners with the USSRC to provide state-of-the-art visualization systems for the planetarium.
INTUITIVE Co-Founder and Chairman Harold Brewer says his company has continued to support the planetarium because “Rocket City deserves the best,” with this accolade an acknowledgement of that belief and commitment.
“This is more than a venue. It is a place where families gather, students discover new possibilities and our community comes together around a shared sense of wonder. Being named the No. 1 planetarium in the country affirms what we have believed from the start: When you combine technology with purpose and a commitment to excellence, you can create something truly world-class.”
Harold Brewer, Co-Founder and Chairman of INTUITIVE
USSRC Interim CEO & CFO Brenda Perez credited the planetarium’s team of producers, praising their work in creating “visually stunning and fascinating shows for our visitors and Space Camp students.”
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