Planetariums AI Receptionist | Automated Bookings & Visitor Support | Frontdesk
For Planetariums

FILL YOUR
SHOW SEATS
WHILE YOU SLEEP

Every empty seat costs money. Every missed call is a lost visitor. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, books tickets, schedules group tours, and handles visitor questions—all while your team sleeps.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

Planetarium

Incoming Call...

Visitor

"Hi, do you have tickets for tonight's laser show? I need 4 tickets."

AI Receptionist

"Yes! We have seats available for the 7 PM Cosmic Odyssey show. That's $60 total for 4 tickets. Would you like to reserve them?"

✓ 4 Tickets Reserved • 7 PM Show

The Problem

PLANETARIUMS ARE
LOSING VISITORS

You're losing school groups and families every day because calls go unanswered. Visitors call during shows, group bookings get missed, and your staff can't keep up with scheduling while running programs.

You Miss Calls During Shows and After Hours

A teacher calls at 7 PM to book a field trip for 150 students, but gets voicemail. By morning, they've already booked with the science museum down the street who answered immediately.

The Cost
$3,500/group
Lost per school booking

Your Staff Is Overwhelmed Running Programs

While your planetarian is presenting a star show, the phone rings non-stop. Birthday party inquiries, school group questions, membership renewals—she can't answer calls and run programs simultaneously. Families get frustrated and book elsewhere.

The Cost
60+ calls/day
Per planetarium facility

Group Bookings No-Show and Seats Stay Empty

A scout troop reserves 25 seats for the evening show. You hold the capacity, turn away other families. They never show up. You send one reminder email that gets ignored. That's it—empty seats, lost revenue, and other visitors turned away for nothing.

The Cost
25% no-show
Rate for group bookings
$42,000
Lost annually in missed school groups
55%
Of inquiries happen during shows
48 hours
Before families book elsewhere

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to booked show

24/7 Visitor Chat

Visitors explore your planetarium website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, provides show times, explains ticket options, and books reservations—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically captures group size, visit date, and show preferences
  • Checks real-time availability across all show schedules
  • Books tickets directly into your reservation system
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, looking for tickets to the space show. What's available for Saturday?"
AI
"I have 'Journey to Mars' at 2:00 PM—perfect for families. 4 tickets available at $15 each. Would you like to reserve them?"
"Yes! Book 4 tickets please."
Tickets Reserved ✓
Saturday, March 9 • 2:00 PM • 4 Guests
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help?"
Caller: "The projector wasn't working during our school visit yesterday..."
AI: "I'll create a technical support ticket right away. Which theater were you in?"
✓ Ticket #4920 Created

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—ticket questions, group bookings, show times, technical issues. The AI understands context, creates support tickets, schedules school visits, and escalates to humans only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Creates technical and visitor support tickets automatically
  • Recognizes repeat visitors from CRM and references past visits

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When school groups cancel or visitors miss reservations, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original conversation, knows their show preferences, and books a new time—all while updating your CRM and calendar.

  • Automatically detects cancellations and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules reservations and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Sarah, this is Frontdesk. I noticed we missed you for the Journey to Mars show on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Sarah: "Yes! Can we do next Saturday instead?"
✓ Tickets Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 2:00 PM
Frontdesk CRM
Name
Sarah Chen
Show Preference
Journey to Mars • 4 Guests
Visit Date
March 16, 2024
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Tickets Reserved

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, reservation, support request—automatically creates and updates visitor profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every visitor and group booking.

  • Auto-creates profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to completed visit
  • Syncs with calendar, tickets, and all systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire visitor journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate follow-ups, reminders, and engagement sequences based on behavior and interests.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and sequences
  • Automatic follow-ups and re-engagement sequences
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-visit email sequence
Reminder SMS scheduled
Post-visit feedback ready
Membership offer queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Visit Email
"Hi Sarah! Your tickets for Journey to Mars are confirmed. Here's what to expect..."
Reminder Email
"Just a friendly reminder about your show tomorrow..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-visit confirmations, reminders, follow-ups, and membership nurturing sequences—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on visitor behavior
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart group booking forms that pre-fill from CRM data and guide visitors through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for confirmation and coordination workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, email, show preference)
  • AI-guided completion for group details and special requirements
  • Automatically triggers outbound workflows on submission
AI Form
Group Booking Request
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Email, Show (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Group Size & Age Range
→ Special Requirements
What Happens Next
You're notified immediately and booking confirmation begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR PLANETARIUMS AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your planetarium. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, booking shows, handling visitor inquiries. They work together 24/7 to fill your seats faster.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Receptionist
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed bookings. Handles show inquiries, books planetarium visits and educational programs, and manages group reservation requests automatically.

Phone Calls Show Booking Group Visits
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Lead Generator
Always Online

Qualifies visitor inquiries, shows available showtimes and ticket pricing, answers questions about exhibits and special presentations instantly. Books planetarium shows and captures contact info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Lead Qualifying Show Search Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized show confirmations, astronomy night reminders, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep visitors engaged and coming back for special events.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Registration Teammate

Registration Assistant
Event Registration

Pre-fills group booking forms from CRM data. Guides schools and organizations through field trip registration and educational program details. Triggers automation workflows when submitted for special events.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outbound Engagement Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to visitors at the right time. Makes outbound calls to no-shows, sends personalized SMS follow-ups about upcoming astronomy nights, and emails nurturing sequences for membership drives. Coordinates all outbound channels to recover lost bookings and keep guests engaged with your exhibits.

Outbound Calls SMS Campaigns Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with planetarium visitors and school groups. Sends show confirmations, special event reminders, and answers questions about exhibit hours and telescope viewing nights via text—98% open rate.

Show Confirmations Event Reminders Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about upcoming shows and exhibits. Click, talk, get answers about showtimes, ticket pricing, and special astronomy events—no typing required. Perfect for mobile users browsing your planetarium schedule.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed visitor and group booking data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by show type, group size, and booking status.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Request Teammate

Auto Request Creator
Auto-Created

Visitors don't submit service requests—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes facility issues (projector malfunction, climate control problems, etc.), creates service requests, triages by urgency, and notifies the right operations staff automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a visitor had a disappointing experience, if an equipment issue was reported, if a large school group booking was made—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one visitor from late-night call to annual membership—see how every system works together

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2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM looking for show times. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, I'm looking for show times for this weekend. Do you have anything available for a family of 4?"
AI: "Yes! We have 'Journey Through the Cosmos' Saturday at 2 PM— perfect for families. Would you like to reserve tickets?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Chen
Active
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Interested In
Family Shows
Party Size
4 tickets
Visit Date
March 15, 2024
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, family show preference, party of 4, Saturday March 15th visit. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

03
2:18 AM

SAT AT 2 PM
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your show schedule, finds Saturday at 2 PM, and reserves 4 tickets. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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Journey Through the Cosmos
Alex Chen • Saturday, March 15 • 2:00 PM • 4 tickets
Automation Sequence
1
Tickets Reserved
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Ticket confirmation delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
SMS reminder queued for Friday
4
Post-Visit Survey Ready
Feedback request queued to send after show
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment tickets are reserved, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, reminder texts, parking info, and feedback forms—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Ticket Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your tickets for Journey Through the Cosmos are confirmed for Saturday, March 15 at 2:00 PM. See you there!"
Show Reminder + Parking Info
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Your show is tomorrow! Here's your parking pass and what to expect when you arrive..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels reassured, and goes back to browsing. Meanwhile, a reminder email with parking details is already scheduled for Friday. No one had to remember to send it.

06
Saturday, 2:15 PM

SHE FORGOT
TO SHOW UP

Saturday afternoon, Alex is at the grocery store. She completely forgot about the show. You're at your desk, see the missed reservation in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Saturday, March 15 • 2:00 PM
AC
Alex Chen
Journey Through the Cosmos
❌ Did not arrive
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original conversation + visitor profile ready
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Saturday, 2:16 PM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 2 AM phone call, her family show interest, her party of 4. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up emails are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Monday, 3:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just finished her shift at work. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, we missed you on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?" Alex says yes, picks next Saturday's 4 PM show, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, we missed you for Journey Through the Cosmos on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do next Saturday at 4 PM instead?"
Tickets Rescheduled
Saturday, March 22 • 4:00 PM
09
Saturday, 5:00 PM

HER FAMILY
LOVED IT

Alex shows up with her family for the rescheduled show. They love it. You mark their visit complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: post-visit feedback surveys get queued, membership offers are ready to send, and follow-up workflows begin. All happening automatically—you're just focused on providing a great experience.

VISIT COMPLETE
Saturday, March 22 • 4:00 PM
Journey Through the Cosmos
Alex Chen + Family
Post-visit sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Annual Membership • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through fields...
AI guiding through fields...
✓ Ready to send automatically
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Saturday, 5:15 PM

HER PHONE BUZZES
ON THE WAY OUT

Alex just finished the show. She's walking to her car when her phone buzzes. It's a membership offer from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and family details. The AI guides her through selecting a membership tier and payment right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The membership activation begins automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Recent visit • Membership purchased
AI
"I remember your visit! How can I help?"
Alex
"Question about member parking passes..."
12
Monday, 10:30 AM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex is at work, thinking about her membership. She has a question about parking passes. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her visit and membership purchase, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

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March 22, 2024

ALEX BECOMES
A MEMBER

With all her questions answered, Alex completes her family annual membership. The system automatically sends welcome emails, member benefits guide, and upcoming event calendars. Alex's family is officially part of your community.

MEMBERSHIP ACTIVE
Family Annual Pass • Unlimited visits
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April 2, 2024 • 6:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 6:30 PM

Alex just got home. She has questions: "What shows are coming next month?" "Can we bring snacks?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through emails.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! What shows are coming next month?"
AI
"Hi Alex! Here's our April lineup: Black Holes Unveiled, Solar System Safari, and Night Sky Navigation. As a member, you get priority seating!"
Alex
"Can we bring snacks for the kids?"
AI
"Yes! Snacks and water bottles are welcome. We also have a café on the first floor. Enjoy your next visit!"
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April 15, 2024 • 8:30 PM

BIRTHDAY PARTY
PLANNING

Alex wants to book a birthday party for her daughter. It's 8:30 PM on a Sunday. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands her needs, checks party room availability, and schedules it for the perfect date. Alex doesn't have to wait for business hours or fill out forms. She just describes what she wants, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
PARTY BOOKED
Birthday Party Package
Scheduled: Saturday, May 10 • 3:00 PM • 15 guests
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May 5, 2024

STARGAZING
TONIGHT

There's a special stargazing event tonight. Alex gets notified automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends member announcements, event reminders, new show alerts, and special offers. Members stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Member Events
Sent to All Members
EVENT
Stargazing Night
Saturday, May 10 • 9:00 PM • Rooftop Observatory
ANNOUNCEMENT
New Show Launch
"Galaxies Beyond" premieres next month!
REMINDER
Birthday Party Confirmed
Your party is scheduled for May 10 at 3:00 PM
✓ All members notified
No manual sending required
MEMBERSHIP RENEWED
March 22, 2025
Alex Chen + Family
Family Annual Pass • Unlimited visits
✓ Renewed for another year
Same membership, same benefits
Why she renewed
"Kids love the shows, always got quick answers to questions, special events were amazing"
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March 22, 2025

A YEAR LATER
SHE RENEWS

A year later, Alex renews. She had a great experience—questions were answered instantly, events were fantastic, and she felt valued as a member. The same AI that helped her find the perfect show kept her family engaged all year. That's the full journey: visitor to member to renewal.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your planetarium

Can it handle after-hours show booking calls? +

Yes. The AI answers calls 24/7, provides show times, checks seat availability, and books tickets—all while your team sleeps. No more missed ticket sales at 2 AM.

How does it handle special event inquiries? +

The AI manages special event requests automatically, collects all details (group size, preferred date, educational level), and routes them to your education team. Private shows and school field trips can be scheduled immediately.

Does it reduce group visit no-shows? +

Yes. The system automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before scheduled visits. When no-shows happen, it immediately calls to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed group bookings.

Can it book field trips directly into my calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most calendar systems. The AI checks real-time show availability and books educational programs instantly—no back-and-forth emails needed.

How does the membership registration work? +

After visits, interested guests automatically receive a membership application that's pre-filled with their info from the CRM. The AI guides them through membership tier selection and payment options. When submitted, you're notified immediately.

Does it work with my existing systems? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most ticketing systems including Tessitura, PatronManager, Acme Ticketing, and others. All data syncs automatically—visitors, group bookings, memberships, and technical support tickets.

Can it handle multiple shows or exhibit schedules? +

Absolutely. The AI knows all your show schedules, exhibit information, pricing, and special features. It can answer questions about current astronomy displays, handle multi-show inquiries, and manage different program types simultaneously.

What about technical issues and urgent situations? +

The AI handles technical support requests 24/7, documents projector issues or exhibit malfunctions, and can coordinate with on-site technicians. For true emergencies affecting visitor safety, it immediately escalates to your on-call team.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your visitor volume and call volume. Most planetariums see ROI within the first month from reduced no-shows and increased ticket sales. Contact us for a custom quote.

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Stop missing show bookings at 2 AM. Start filling seats while you sleep.

features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

Proof & Results

Testimonials

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"Since launching (Frontdesk) full time, we’ve fielded over 400 calls, qualified 80 leads, and helped us close over $800,000 in new home sales within just six weeks."

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"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

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"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

Seattle Foot & Ankle Center

"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."