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  • September 2025

  • Wed 24

    A Night in Guatemala

    Featured September 24, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT
    51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Free Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with a night of sounds, stories, and stars! 51ÁÔÆæ Film instructor Renato Umali will share his short film "Diaries From Guatemala" about a trip that opened his eyes to Guatemala's vast culture and recent history. …

  • Sat 27

    Doors Open

    Featured September 27, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm CDT Doors Open
    51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Free  Join us for Doors Open Milwaukee! We will offer free 20-minute–long stargazing shows inside the planetarium every 45 minutes. Shows will be at 1:00 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm, and 4:00 pm.   The program will include an …

  • Sun 28

    Doors Open

    Featured September 28, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm CDT Doors Open
    51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Free  Join us for Doors Open Milwaukee! We will offer free 20-minute–long stargazing shows inside the planetarium every 45 minutes. Shows will be at 1:00 pm, 1:45 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm, and 4:00 pm.   The program will include an …

  • October 2025

  • Sat 4

    Observe the Moon Night 

    Featured October 4, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CDT

    It’s International Observe the Moon Night! Gaze at the Moon through our telescopes and cozy up by a bonfire outside of the Physics building. Inside, enjoy a planetarium show at 7 or 8 p.m. covering lunar exploration and personal and …

  • Fri 31
    rooftop stargazing

    Rooftop Stargazing

    Featured October 31, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm CDT Rooftop Stargazing
    51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States
  • December 2025

  • Fri 5
    rooftop stargazing

    Rooftop Stargazing

    Featured December 5, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm CST Rooftop Stargazing
    51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States
  • Sat 6

    Storytime in the Caribbean

    Featured December 6, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST
    51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Enjoy a read-a-long of two award-winning children’s books about the Caribbean featuring astronomical themes, followed by stargazing and a craft activity at the 51ÁÔÆæ Planetarium. This event is aimed at children aged 4-10 years old and their families. The program …

  • January 2026

  • Sat 17

    Planetarium Open House

    Featured January 17 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST
    51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Celebrate 60 years of the 51ÁÔÆæ Planetarium with our annual open house. Enjoy free cake plus a live, indoor 20-minute presentation and stargazing show that will take audience members on a live, interactive tour of the night sky. Shows will …

  • Fri 30
    rooftop stargazing

    Rooftop Stargazing

    Featured January 30 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm CST Rooftop Stargazing
    51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States
  • February 2026

  • Wed 4

    Pride Night at the Planetarium

    Featured February 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST
    51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Show your colors and stargaze with us in our cozy planetarium! All are welcome. Free planetarium stargazing shows will be offered at 7:00 and 7:30pm. To attend the planetarium show, check in at the ticket table in the hallway outside …

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