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  • Pride Night at the Planetarium

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    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 …

  • Birth of the Universe Fridays Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026. 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. $7 General/$5 51ÁÔÆæ Students. 51ÁÔÆæ Physics Bldg. #139.

    Birth of the Universe

    Featured Birth of the Universe

    Explore the origins of the cosmos dating back almost 14 billion years. In this live, interactive show, visitors will learn about the clues that astronomers use to understand the birth and transformation of the universe, including the motion of distant …

  • Birth of the Universe Fridays Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026. 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. $7 General/$5 51ÁÔÆæ Students. 51ÁÔÆæ Physics Bldg. #139.

    Birth of the Universe

    Featured Birth of the Universe

    Explore the origins of the cosmos dating back almost 14 billion years. In this live, interactive show, visitors will learn about the clues that astronomers use to understand the birth and transformation of the universe, including the motion of distant …

  • Stars, Stories, & Rhythms of Africa. Wednesday, February 18, 2026 from 7 - 8pm.

    Stars, Stories, & Rhythms of Africa

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    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 poetry and stargazing featuring Shelly Conley, Milwaukee's 2025-26 Poet Laureate. Shelly Conley is a writer, performer, and facilitator whose work inspires healing and empowerment. She is the …

  • Birth of the Universe Fridays Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026. 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. $7 General/$5 51ÁÔÆæ Students. 51ÁÔÆæ Physics Bldg. #139.

    Birth of the Universe

    Featured Birth of the Universe

    Explore the origins of the cosmos dating back almost 14 billion years. In this live, interactive show, visitors will learn about the clues that astronomers use to understand the birth and transformation of the universe, including the motion of distant …

  • Birth of the Universe Fridays Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026. 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm. $7 General/$5 51ÁÔÆæ Students. 51ÁÔÆæ Physics Bldg. #139.

    Birth of the Universe

    Featured Birth of the Universe

    Explore the origins of the cosmos dating back almost 14 billion years. In this live, interactive show, visitors will learn about the clues that astronomers use to understand the birth and transformation of the universe, including the motion of distant …

  • Space Night. Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 7:00 - 8:30pm.

    Space Night

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

    Enjoy a night that is out of this world! Wear your favorite space attire for free, space-themed fun with indoor stargazing, crafts, and yummy treats. The program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the …

  • Solar System Expedition Matinees, Saturdays, March 7 - 28, 2026 from 2:00 - 3:00pm.

    Solar System Expedition

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    Busy on weeknights or need something to do with the kids on the weekend? Our special matinee program takes audiences on an interactive tour of our cosmic neighborhood, the solar system. Marvel at the Sun’s powerful flares, Jupiter’s swirling storms, …