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Upcoming Events

School District of Waukesha

25-26 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

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

Back to the Moon for Good

Waukesha, WI CDT
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 CDT
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 CDT
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 CDT
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

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

Seeing: A Photon's Journey across Space, Time, and Mind (NEW)

Waukesha, WI CDT
Ride a photon across the galaxy to your mind’s eye and experience how we see. “SEEING!” follows a photon’s creation and journey across the galaxy to a young stargazer’s eye. The viewer follows the photon into the girl’s eye,… read more

Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival

Waukesha, WI CDT
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 CDT
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 CDT
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 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

Cosmology

Waukesha, WI CDT
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 CDT
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 CDT
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

Treasures of the Milky Way (NEW)

Waukesha, WI CDT
Treasures of the Milky Way is a captivating planetarium show where a knowledgeable pirate teaches stargazing essentials. Using star charts, cardinal points, and navigation tools, audiences learn to find constellations and ce… read more

Constellations! Adventures Connecting Earth & Sky

Waukesha, WI CDT
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 CDT
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 CDT
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 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

Little Draggy Adventure

Waukesha, WI CDT
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

Rising Star

Waukesha, WI CDT
“Rising Star '' takes you on an astronomical journey from our beginnings through the development of astronomy research in South Africa and looks at what the future of astronomy holds for the country.

It's About Time: Cosmic Cycles We Live By

Waukesha, WI CDT
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

CapCom Go! The Apollo Story

Waukesha, WI CDT
On July 20th, 1969, 600 million people around the world gathered to witness a historic moment of human achievement broadcast live from the Moon. “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind” Neil Armstrong. The… 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

Star Signs

Waukesha, WI CDT
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

The Hot and Energetic Universe

Waukesha, WI CDT
This show explores the achievements of modern astronomy, the basic principles of electromagnetic radiation, and the natural phenomena related to the High Energy Astrophysics.  This science probes hot gas in clusters of galax… read more

Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds

Waukesha, WI CDT
For thousands of years, mankind thought that the Earth was the center of the Universe.  Thanks to our curiosity, imagination and urge to explore, we now know that planets like our Earth are nothing special in the cosmos.  Th… read more

Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum

Waukesha, WI CDT
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 Solar System Show

Waukesha, WI CDT
Looking to explore way out worlds?  Join us as our delightful students present their spectacular show about the sun, moon and planets.  Climb aboard as we land on the sand dunes of Mars, zoom in on the red spot on Jupiter, a… read more

SkyWars: Battles of Discovery

Waukesha, WI CDT
Explore epic battles of change in the sky above us.  Follow the struggles, as new discoveries alter our view of Earth and its place in the universe.  Witness the connections, and conflicts, between astronomy and astrology.  … read more

The Artistic Universe

Waukesha, WI CDT
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 CDT
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

Cleopatra's Universe

Waukesha, WI CDT
Explore the truths and mysteries of Egypt’s legendary queen Cleopatra. Experience the life and times of Cleopatra in dramatic fashion as your audiences travel back in time to see stunning re-creations of the Alexandria Libra… read more

Space Aliens: Looking for Life in the Universe

Waukesha, WI CDT
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

Chasing the Ghost Particle: From the SP to the Edge of the Universe

Waukesha, WI CDT
Deep in the ice at the heart of Antarctica, IceCube, the biggest and strangest detector in the world waits for mysterious messengers from the cosmos. Scientists are using tiny and elusive particles called neutrinos to explor… read more

Astronomy Merit Badge Clinic

Waukesha, WI CDT
To earn the Astronomy merit badge, a Scout must explore the night sky by identifying constellations, notable stars, and celestial events such as meteor showers. They also learn about the impact of space activities on Earth, … read more

Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs?

Waukesha, WI CDT
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

Space Exploration Merit Badge Clinic

Waukesha, WI CDT
To earn a Space Exploration Merit Badge, a Scout will explore both current and historic space systems and their functions. Design a futuristic station capable of sustaining life on other worlds. Get hands-on experience by bu… read more

The First Stargazers

Waukesha, WI CDT
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

Sunstruck

Sunstruck

Waukesha, WI
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 understanding of the Sun and how it impacts the world.
Wed, Aug 10 2022 1:00 PM Tue, Mar 25 2025 2:00 PM

Stargazers of Africa

Stargazers of Africa

Waukesha, WI
From the dawn of time, African people have looked to the skies above for inspiration and guidance. Stargazers of Africa is a journey connecting the stars, moon, and planets to the people across this great continent- from long ago to the stargazers of today
Sat, Feb 5 2022 1:00 PM Sat, Feb 22 2025 2:00 PM

Dynamic Earth

Dynamic Earth

Waukesha, WI
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 supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of ener…
Wed, Jul 7 2021 11:00 AM Wed, Feb 26 2025 12:00 PM

The Little Star That Could

The Little Star That Could

Waukesha, WI
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 form star clusters and galaxies.  Eventually, Little Star finds his planets …
Wed, Aug 18 2021 11:00 AM Wed, Mar 12 2025 12:00 PM

Rusty Rocket's Last Blast

Rusty Rocket's Last Blast

Waukesha, WI
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 introductory tour of the solar system for a new class of rocket rookies focus…
Wed, Aug 4 2021 11:00 AM Mon, Mar 24 2025 12:00 PM

Forward! To the Moon

Forward! To the Moon

Waukesha, WI
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, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first w…
Wed, Sep 7 2022 11:00 AM Tue, Mar 25 2025 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, Mar 5 2025 12:00 PM

Two Small Pieces of Glass

Two Small Pieces of Glass

Waukesha, WI
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’s spyglass — using two small pieces of glass — to the launch of the NASA/E…
Wed, Mar 8 2023 11:00 AM Mon, Mar 24 2025 2:00 PM

Worlds of Curiosity

Worlds of Curiosity

Waukesha, WI
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 Uranus). Join Mateo and Dr. Alicia Woods as they explore how our lives would…
Wed, Sep 13 2023 11:00 AM Wed, Mar 19 2025 12:00 PM

Amazing Planet

Amazing Planet

Waukesha, WI
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 peak- Everest. And fly over the largest river in the worldAmazon. We’ll take …
Sat, Oct 2 2021 11:00 AM Wed, Feb 12 2025 12:00 PM

Mailing Address

S14 W28167 Madison St. Waukesha, WI 53188
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