A to Z Astronomy! From 3 to 103
A to Z Astronomy! From 3 to 103
Waukesha, WI
Explore the depths of space in a wild ride through the universe! Appealing to all ages, this family romp through the galaxies includes a roller coaster ride on our huge dome, a strange stop at a black hole by Mr. Shakespeare, a talking letter with a jelly-bean universe, and a trip to Egypt to expl…
Sat, Jul 2 2022
11:00 AM
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Wed, May 24 2023
12:00 PM
A Place Like No Other
A Place Like No Other
Waukesha, WI
Alaska is a place like no other. For many people a trip to Alaska is a life-long dream. For the people who live here, they depend on and protest an enduring way of life. But there are places in our state so remote, so wild, that few Alaskans have ever gone. Here in the planetarium we’re going t…
Wed, Feb 1 2023
11:00 AM
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Sat, Apr 22 2023
11:30 PM
Space Quiz
Space Quiz
Waukesha, WI
”Space Quiz” is an interactive and educational film that shows the relationship between the three best known astronomical bodies- the Earth, Moon, and Sun, the solar system, and the phases of the Moon. Why is the Moon sometimes lit? What makes the Sun shine? These are just some of the questions tha…
Sat, Sep 4 2021
11:00 AM
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Wed, Apr 12 2023
12:00 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
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Sat, Apr 29 2023
2:00 PM
Galileo: The Power of the Telescope
Galileo: The Power of the Telescope
Waukesha, WI
The film takes you back in time to Pisa, Italy to experience Galileo’s early experiments with gravity and the laws of motion, his advocacy of the idea that the Earth revolves around the sun, and his work with early telescopes. You see how his keen observations culminated in The Starry Messenger, an…
Sat, Nov 6 2021
11:00 AM
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Wed, Apr 26 2023
12:00 PM
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
Waukesha, WI
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 from your backyard.
Sat, Feb 6 2021
11:00 AM
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Wed, May 10 2023
12:00 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
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Wed, May 17 2023
12:00 PM
Sky Wars: Battles of Discovery
Sky Wars: Battles of Discovery
Waukesha, WI
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. And lastly, voyage into the galaxy to glimpse how future discoveries might …
Wed, Jun 16 2021
1:00 PM
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Sat, May 27 2023
2:00 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
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Wed, May 31 2023
12:00 PM
Our Place in Space
Our Place in Space
Waukesha, WI
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 night sky. A family classic!
Wed, May 5 2021
1:00 PM
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Sat, May 27 2023
12:00 PM
