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Upcoming Events

School District of Waukesha

24-25 FRIENDS of the Planetarium Membership

Waukesha, WI CDT
The “Friends” of the Planetarium was formed in January of 2000. It is a community organization for anyone interested in astronomy, space exploration and the effective use of the planetarium. It is also a support group for th… read more

Spooky Space

Waukesha, WI CDT
Would you like to meet the stars of Halloween? Monsters, zombies, ghosts, and their far more terrible counterparts in space?  Oh, yes, space has its monsters: black holes, zombie stars, and spectacular ghostly nebulas.

Supermassive Blackholes- Uncovering the Invisible (NEW)

Waukesha, WI CDT
Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science dissemination have been brought together to set up re… read more

3-2-1 Liftoff! Space Adventure of Elon the hamster

Waukesha, WI CDT
Elon is a hamster scientist who lives in a dump yard. He tries to fit in with the local rats’ community but nobody takes him seriously. The rats aren’t interested in his scientific experiments which often fail in practice. O… read more

Halloween: Celestial Origins

Waukesha, WI CDT
What do you associate with Halloween? Trick–or-Treating, costumes...astronomy? After all, Halloween is an astronomical holiday! Learn the history of Halloween and how it fits into the seasons as a “cross-quarter day.” Also e… read more

Red-Eye to the Stars

Waukesha, WI CDT
On a clear evening, a jumbo jet takes off heading into the sunset on California's Pacific coast. Once the Boeing 747SP has reached its cruising altitude in the stratosphere, a hatch in the back of the plane opens to reveal t… read more

Dark Side of Light

Waukesha, WI CDT
Have you admired the beautiful night sky dotted with thousands of stars above your head? Isn’t it strange that the naturally dark starry night sky, the one that was a source of inspiration for your ancestors for thousands of… read more

Dino Soars! Change Over Time

Waukesha, WI CDT
Perhaps the most astounding discovery about dinosaurs is that they are still around today - and not just in the movies. Birds are living dinosaurs! Follow the story of Malkia, a museum paleontologist, as she explores fascina… read more

Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

Waukesha, WI CDT
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage is an animated film that explores what it will take for humans to embark on the first journey to Mars. The planetarium production seeks to answer questions about how future astronauts will maintain … read more

Cosmic Questions (NEW)

Waukesha, WI CDT
Everyone has a cosmic question! We asked museum people and local celebrities to send us their space inquiries. Explore our answers and how we handled the big mysteries like aliens, black holes, and multiverse! Join us for a … read more

Our Place in Space

Waukesha, WI CDT
This award-winning children’s planetarium show introduces jungle animals and a space crossword puzzle to explore the wonders of the universe. This program will inspire your young astronomer to appreciate the beauty of the ni… read more

Season of Light

Waukesha, WI CDT
Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. It’s an exploration of the astronomical meanings behind seasonal traditions, including the “Star ov… read more

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure

Waukesha, WI CDT
Explore the night sky with our friends from Sesame Street™. Join Big Bird, Elmo, and Hu Hu Zhu as they take a trip to the Moon. See how the Moon is different from the Earth and learn how to find the Big Dipper and North Star… read more

Seven Wonders

Waukesha, WI CDT
Turn back the pages of time and witness the ancient wonders of the world as they appeared thousands of years ago.  Explore the Great Pyramid, stand in the shadow of the towering Colossus and experience the rest of the world’… read more

Defying Gravity

Waukesha, WI CDT
Defying Gravity, it really is “rocket science!” This program explores and engages audiences in the basic science of rocket flight. Visitors explore Newton’s laws of motion, rockets, roller coasters and even a Zero-G airplane… read more
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Past Events

Laser Show- Laser Country

Laser Show- Laser Country

Waukesha, WI
Song list and Artist:  1) Ain’t Going Down (Till the Sun Comes Up)- Garth Brooks 2) Me and My Gang- Rascal Flatts 3) Ring of Fire- Johnny Cash 4) All-American Girl- Carrie Underwood 5) Always On My Mind- Willie Nelson 6) The Devil Went Down to Georgia- The Charlie Daniels Band 7) Good Lord Willing…
Sat, Jul 9 2022 4:30 PM Sat, Aug 24 2024 9:00 PM

Little Draggy Adventure

Little Draggy Adventure

Waukesha, WI
Do you know where the earth lives? What surrounds it? How far is it from the Earth to the Sun, and what makes our planet different from the others? Take a wonderful journey with a cheerful dragon Woody, who travels around the Universe in search of fantastic adventures. This time the dragon arrives …
Sat, Mar 6 2021 11:00 AM Sat, Aug 24 2024 12:00 PM

Aurora: Lights of Wonder

Aurora: Lights of Wonder

Waukesha, WI
Experience the aurora borealis as if you were there! Thanks to the pioneering work of astrophotographer Kwon O Chul. "Aurora: Lights of Wonder," filmed on location in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, features high resolution, hemispherical video recorded in real-time with a special camer…
Sat, May 4 2024 1:00 PM Wed, Oct 2 2024 12:00 PM

Laser Show- Queen

Laser Show- Queen

Waukesha, WI
Laser Queen Song list: We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions; Bicycle Race; Don’t Stop Me Now; Another One Bites The Dust; I Want To Break Free; Under Pressure; Killer Queen; Bohemian Rhapsody; Radio Gaga; Princes Of The Universe; The Show Must Go On
Fri, Aug 18 2023 5:30 PM Sat, Aug 24 2024 7:30 PM

Laser Show- Laser Beatles

Laser Show- Laser Beatles

Waukesha, WI
Song list:  1) Magical Mystery Tour 2) I Wanna Hold Your Hand 3) Twist & Shout 4) A Hard Day’s Night 5) Nowhere Man 6) Help! 7) Yesterday 8) Octopus’ Garden 9) Revolution 10) Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band/ A Day In The Life
Sat, Jul 9 2022 8:30 PM Fri, Aug 23 2024 9:00 PM

Laser Show- Laser Pink Floyd- The Wall

Laser Show- Laser Pink Floyd- The Wall

Waukesha, WI
Laser Pink Floyd- The Wall Song list: In the Flesh; The Thin Ice; Another Brick in the Wall (Part I); The Happiest Days of our Lives; Another Brick in the Wall (part II); Mother; Goodbye Blue Sky; Empty Spaces; Young Lust; Another Brick in the Wall (Part III); Hey You; Comfortably Numb; Stop; The …
Fri, Aug 18 2023 7:30 PM Sat, Aug 24 2024 8:30 PM

Laser Show- Laser Grateful Dead

Laser Show- Laser Grateful Dead

Waukesha, WI
Laser Grateful Dead Song list: Touch of Grey; Fire on the Mountain; Truckin’; Friend of the Devil; Sugar Magnolia; Drums/Space; Uncle John’s Band; Me and My Uncle; Scarlet Begonias; Ripple; One More Saturday Night
Fri, Aug 18 2023 4:30 PM Sat, Aug 24 2024 5:30 PM

Laser Show- Taylor Swift

Laser Show- Taylor Swift

Waukesha, WI
What's better than a Tay Swift playlist? A Tay Swift playlist set to laser lights! Enjoyunforgettable hits from all of her ten distinct eras. Sing along to all your favorites and letthe show transport you through different stories as only laser light can.Players gonna play, haters gonna hate, faker…
Sat, Aug 10 2024 12:00 PM Sat, Aug 24 2024 6:30 PM

Laser Show- Laser Vinyl

Laser Show- Laser Vinyl

Waukesha, WI
A Classic Rock Experience Song list and artist:  1) Back In Black-AC/DC 2) Karn Evil 9-ELP 3) Jump- Van Halen 4) Bohemian Rhapsody- Queen 5) Carry On My Wayward Son- Kansas 6) Rock-n-Roll All Night- Kiss 7) Dream On- Aerosmith 8) Rock-n-Roll Band- Boston 9) Separate Ways- Journey 10) One of These…
Fri, Jul 8 2022 6:30 PM Sat, Aug 24 2024 4:30 PM

Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival

Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival

Waukesha, WI
Like almost all children, Celeste is fascinated with dinosaurs. She is preparing a talk for her class about how they went extinct when Moon, a very wise and magical character, poses a tantalizing question: what if I told you that there are still dinosaurs among us? Celeste will join Moon in a journ…
Wed, May 1 2024 11:00 AM Wed, Oct 9 2024 12:00 PM

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