• Open House

    51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Celebrate 59 years of the 51ÁÔÆæ Planetarium with our annual open house. Enjoy free cake while supplies last, plus a live, indoor presentation and stargazing show that will take audience members on a live, interactive tour of the night sky. …

  • Pride Night at the Planetarium

    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 shows will be offered at 7:00 and 7:30pm. This event is free and open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4. Event …

  • Cancelled – Rooftop Stargazing

    Scale of the Universe
    51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us on the Skydeck at the 51ÁÔÆæ Physics building for free public stargazing. Gaze through telescopes at the night sky and view the Moon, planets, star clusters, and other astronomical objects! This event is open to the public. The …

    Free
  • Slow Knowing: An Immersive Podcast

    51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join the Center for 21st Century Studies and the 51ÁÔÆæ Planetarium for an immersive podcast release party under a simulated starry sky. Listen to a conversation C21 recorded with Mark Freeland, Director of the Electa Quinney Institute, who discusses the …

  • Rooftop Stargazing

    Scale of the Universe
    51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us on the Skydeck at the 51ÁÔÆæ Physics building for free public stargazing. Gaze through telescopes at the night sky and view the Moon, planets, star clusters, and other astronomical objects! This event is open to the public. The …

    Free
  • Rooftop Stargazing

    51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us on the Skydeck at the 51ÁÔÆæ Physics building for free public stargazing. Gaze through telescopes at the night sky and view the Moon, planets, star clusters, and other astronomical objects! This event is open to the public. The …

    Free
  • Stars, Stories, & Rhythms of Africa

    51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Celebrate Black History Month under the stars! Join us for a night of music, storytelling, and stargazing. This free event is cosponsored by Sociocultural Programming at 51ÁÔÆæ. This year we are joined by local poet and storyteller Jamai Fisher. This …

  • Seeing Black Holes

    Chemistry 110 2000 E. 51ÁÔÆæ., Milwaukee

    Join us as 51ÁÔÆæ's new Professor, Dr. Lia Medeiros, discusses how telescopes all over the world came together to take the first ever image of a black hole and how she used this image to test Einstein's theory of gravity. …

  • Rooftop Stargazing

    Scale of the Universe
    51ÁÔÆæ Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E 51ÁÔÆæ #139, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us on the Skydeck at the 51ÁÔÆæ Physics building for free public stargazing. Gaze through telescopes at the night sky and view the Moon, planets, star clusters, and other astronomical objects! This event is open to the public. The …

    Free
  • Mindfulness Under the Stars

    Take a break with 30 minutes of guided mindfulness and stargazing activities! Hosted by the 51ÁÔÆæ Planetarium in partnership with the Student Health and Wellness Center and Human Resources. Contact planetarium@uwm.edu for more details. This event is free and open …