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Upcoming Events

School District of Waukesha

25-26 FRIENDS of the Planetarium Membership

Waukesha, WI CST
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

Cosmic Questions

Waukesha, WI CST
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

Phantom of the Universe

Waukesha, WI CST
This show showcases an exciting exploration of dark matter, from the Big Bang to its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider.  The show reveals the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky, th… read more

Living in Balance: Anishinaabe Star Knowledge

Waukesha, WI CST
Living in Balance: Anishinaabe Star Knowledge highlights Anishinaabe stories of constellations and moons in relation to contemporary insights about environmental changes. Teachings shared by Native Skywatchers Carl Gawboy, W… read more

Mexica Archaeoastronomy: Between Space and Time

Waukesha, WI CST
This feature illustrates the important role played by astronomical observation for the evolution of pre-Hispanic cultures in central Mexico.  They used the calendrical and astronomical knowledge inherited by the predecessor … read more

Amazing Planet

Waukesha, WI CST
Why is the Earth so various and amazing? To get answers, join our interactive Quiz! We’ll journey from the mind-bending beauty of coral reef shallows to the deepest depths of the Mariana Trench. Climb the highest mountain pe… read more

Dynamic Earth

Waukesha, WI CST
Dynamic Earth is a high resolution full-dome production, narrated by actor Liam Neeson. The show explores the inner workings of Earth’s climate system. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supe… read more

Aurora: Lights of Wonder

Waukesha, WI CST
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… read more

The Little Star That Could

Waukesha, WI CST
This is a story about Little Star, an average yellow star in search for planets of his own to protect and warm.  Along the way, he meets other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars combine to f… read more

Worlds of Curiosity

Waukesha, WI CST
Funded by the What-If Hypotheticals In Minecraft (WHIMC) research grant, Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions of what it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon, or an Earth that was tilted on its side (like U… read more

Rusty Rocket's Last Blast

Waukesha, WI CST
After decades of teaching the basics of rocket physics, Rusty Rocket, has decided this will be his last blast, and he already has plans for how he will spend his free time.  Still there is one final mission to command: an in… read more

Two Small Pieces of Glass

Waukesha, WI CST
The Amazing Telescope fulldome show follows two students as they interact with a female astronomer at a local star party. Along the way, the students learn the history of the telescope from Galileo’s modifications to a child… read more

Forward! To the Moon

Waukesha, WI CST
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and Myth Busters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, i… read more

Sunstruck

Waukesha, WI CST
Travel back to the beginning of time and experience the birth of the sun. Discover how it came to support life, how it threatens life as we know it, and how its energy will one day fade away. Audiences will gain an enhanced … read more

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure

Waukesha, WI CST
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

Back to the Moon for Good

Waukesha, WI CST
This show opens with the first era of space exploration in the late 1960s and early 1970s.  We see what that era of landers and orbiters taught us about our nearest neighbor including the discovery of the Moon’s origin, comp… read more

Flight Adventures

Waukesha, WI CST
Dreams of flying, model aircraft and a young girl and her grandfather come together inthis multi-media planetarium show about the science of aeronautics. Learn aboutfamous inventors and aviators of the past and the pioneers … read more

Big Astronomy- People, Places, and Big Discoveries!

Waukesha, WI CST
This planetarium show will take audiences to cutting-edge telescopes in the remote mountains of Chile and introduce the people who make sure these instruments operate day and night, unlocking the secrets of the universe. Exp… read more

Surviving in Space

Waukesha, WI CST
Ever dream of rocketing into space or being an astronaut in Earth's orbit? Explore these fascinating journeys and beyond with NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg and her robot helper, S.L.O.T.H.! That’s short for Space Life Operatio… read more

Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival

Waukesha, WI CST
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… read more

Totality- Explore the Wonders of Eclipses

Waukesha, WI CST
This show is all about eclipses, from lunar to total solar. DIscover how they occur and what happens when they do. We look back to the proof of general relativity and look forward to upcoming eclipses and where to witness th… read more

Voyage to Distant Worlds

Waukesha, WI CST
A science-rich show that includes the latest info from various observatories and robotic space probes all while you take a tour of the planets in our solar system.   This is an original show produced by the Casper Planetariu… read more

Dark Side of Light

Waukesha, WI CST
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

Cosmology

Waukesha, WI CST
The study of the universe is as old as time, yet our understanding of the origins and nature of the universe is less than 100 years old.  This fulldome planetarium program, written, and produced by high school and college st… read more

Stars of the Pharoahs

Waukesha, WI CST
This program highlights the amazing stellar alignments of the pyramids and other structures of the ancient world.  Scientists describe and explain the life and power of the Pharaohs and their significance on world history.  … read more

100 Years of Eternity

Waukesha, WI CST
Hardly anything has shaped the history of civilization as much as man's confrontation with the heavens. Megalithic stone circles bear witness to this, as do the astronomical origins of science in ancient Greece or the techni… read more

Constellations! Adventures Connecting Earth & Sky

Waukesha, WI CST
This program will circle the globe and bring these rich and engaging sky legends to life. It will explore how constellations helped organize the sky and tell time. Audiences will depart the Earth—witnessing how constellation… read more

Mysteries of Your Brain

Waukesha, WI CST
Mysteries of Your Brain takes you on an immersive, animated adventure into the human brain, exploring how the brain works and what makes human brains so special. Your tour guides on this journey are a curious girl and her cr… read more

Satelix

Waukesha, WI CST
They are with us all day. When we wake up, go to school, to work or for a trip, and when we spend time with our families in the evening, too. And at night? In the darkness of the night, they guard us while we sleep. Without … read more

Our Place in Space

Waukesha, WI CST
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

Little Draggy Adventure

Waukesha, WI CST
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 th… read more

It's About Time: Cosmic Cycles We Live By

Waukesha, WI CST
Time impacts us everyday -- but what is it exactly? Where does time come from? Explore these mysteries and many more in the Planetarium’s newest creation. Join friendly robots Tortoise and Hare in their voyage around the Ear… read more

Star Signs

Waukesha, WI CST
The astrological signs take their names from the star patterns people found long ago in a sky they considered sacred and influential in the affairs of Earth. Although we see things differently today, we can still go outside … read more

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum

Waukesha, WI CST
Discover why the sky is blue, Mars is red and why things appear the colors they do.  Then step into the invisible universe to investigate the electromagnetic energy all around us, from radio waves to gamma rays.

The Artistic Universe

Waukesha, WI CST
Explore fascinating connections between art and science as they both try to understand the incredible beauty and mystery that surrounds us all. Adventures include going inside Van Gogh’s Starry Night painting and experiencin… read more

Mayan Archaeostronomy- Observers of the Universe

Waukesha, WI CST
Learn how the Mayan temples were actually observatories that were critical to the lives of the Mayan civilization. The stars and planets became their calendar for floods, feasts and wars. The messages they read in the stars … read more

Space Aliens: Looking for Life in the Universe

Waukesha, WI CST
Join the alien “experts” – Hopeful and Skeptical – as they try to convince each other whether or not life exists beyond Earth.  Follow their astrobiology arguments from the ocean floor to a journey across the galaxy.  Water … read more

Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs?

Waukesha, WI CST
This amazing program explores the possibility that an asteroid may have caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.  Realistic and scientifically-accurate computer generated animations bring dinosaurs back to life in a big way! … read more

The First Stargazers

Waukesha, WI CST
Journey back in time to explore how the first stargazers experienced the sky above.  Your guide is Nashira, a friendly time traveler who has visited Earth many times before.
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Past Events

Mystery of the Christmas Star

Mystery of the Christmas Star

Waukesha, WI
Journey back over 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. This modern retelling of the Christmas story is sure to charm and captivate audiences of all ages. Recommended for all ages
Sat, Dec 5 2020 1:00 PM Sat, Dec 28 2024 2:00 PM

George and Oatmeal Save Santa

George and Oatmeal Save Santa

Waukesha, WI
Recommended Age: 3+ Looking for something to do during your Winter Holiday Break? The Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium will be providing a family-friendly planetarium show throughout the week. Santa Claus is missing! Mrs. Claus is worried and asks Oatmeal the snowman to help find him. Join Oatmeal and …
Mon, Dec 28 2020 11:00 AM Mon, Dec 23 2024 12:00 PM

Let It Snow (NEW)

Let It Snow (NEW)

Waukesha, WI
Let It Snow is a treat for the eyes and ears, featuring festive full-dome video images choreographed to classic Christmas music. Enjoy seasonal tunes by Frank Sinatra, Chuck Berry, Burl Ives, and Brenda Lee, and a finale by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. This animated show will have audiences of all…
Sat, Dec 7 2024 11:00 AM Sat, Dec 28 2024 12:00 PM

Season of Light

Season of Light

Waukesha, WI
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 over Bethlehem”.
Sat, Dec 5 2020 2:30 PM Thu, Dec 26 2024 2:00 PM

Spooky Space

Spooky Space

Waukesha, WI
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.
Sat, Oct 3 2020 11:00 AM Sat, Oct 26 2024 12:00 PM

Wilbear's Adventure

Wilbear's Adventure

Waukesha, WI
Follow Wilbear, the Teddy Bear, as he wants to fly and discover flight. His grandpa uses demonstrations about the nature of flight to build up to the story of the Wright Brothers’ historic first airplane experience. Grandpa Bear captivates audiences with tales of inventions over time, from kites an…
Sat, Apr 3 2021 11:00 AM Wed, Jan 15 2025 12:00 PM

Supermassive Blackholes- Uncovering the Invisible (NEW)

Supermassive Blackholes- Uncovering the Invisible (NEW)

Waukesha, WI
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 research projects which will combine the latest state-of-the-art observations…
Sat, Oct 5 2024 1:00 PM Sat, Oct 26 2024 2:00 PM

Defying Gravity

Defying Gravity

Waukesha, WI
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 ride!
Wed, Jul 7 2021 1:00 PM Mon, Dec 30 2024 2:00 PM

Seven Wonders

Seven Wonders

Waukesha, WI
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’s Seven Wonders. We will investigate the theories of how these wonders were…
Wed, Aug 11 2021 1:00 PM Fri, Dec 27 2024 2:00 PM

Halloween: Celestial Origins

Halloween: Celestial Origins

Waukesha, WI
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 explore the night sky and learn what planets, constellations, and stars will…
Sat, Oct 7 2023 1:00 PM Wed, Oct 30 2024 12:00 PM

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S14 W28167 Madison St. Waukesha, WI 53188
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