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SUMMARY:Moons & Myths
DESCRIPTION:Travel to the most famous moons in the solar system\, from fiery Io to icy Europa where there is evidence of the key to life: liquid water. Delve into the rich and captivating Greek myths associated with these moons. The program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity to ask questions. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4. \n\n\n\nEvent Information\n\n\n\nDateStart TimeEnd TimeFriday\, July 11\, 20257:00 PM8:00 PMFriday\, July 18\, 20257:00 PM8:00 PMFriday\, July 25\, 20257:00 PM8:00 PMFriday\, August 1\, 20257:00 PM8:00 PM\n\n\n\nTicket Options\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\nLearn More About Memberships\n\n\n\nDirections and Parking\n\n\n\n\nWe also sell tickets at the door starting 30 minutes before the stated start time. However\, we recommend buying tickets online in advance as shows do sell out. If tickets are sold out\, you can have your name added to a waitlist at the door. Unfortunately\, we cannot guarantee admission to waitlist attendees. \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission$6*51���� Student$5*Planetarium MemberFREE*Please log in when visiting the Ticket Purchase page in order to display 51���� Student and/or Planetarium Membership ticket pricing. \n\n\n\nInstructions & Door Policy\n\n\n\nPlease arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the show. If you purchase tickets in advance\, you do not need to print anything. You can simply check in at the ticket table with your name starting 30 minutes before the show start time. \n\n\n\nIf you have not checked in 5 minutes before the show starts (for example\, 6:55 pm for a 7:00pm show)\, we may release your ticket to someone on the waiting list. \n\n\n\nDoors close 5 minutes after the show starts. Sorry\, no late admissions. \n\n\n\nLocation & Parking\n\n\n\nAddress\n\n\n\nThe Manfred Olson Planetarium is located inside the UW-Milwaukee Physics building: \n\n\n\nPhysics Building Room 1391900 E 51����Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 \n\n\n\nThe main entrance to the Physics building is on 51����. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nThere is one wheelchair-accessible entrance via the path between the Physics building and EMS building off Cramer St. (see map below). \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, our rooftop stargazing deck is not wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMap\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nThere is no free parking on campus. Please allow extra time to park when you visit. \n\n\n\nParking permit booth\n\n\n\nCunningham Lot parking is available for purchase just north of the Physics building. The entrance is at the corner of Cramer and Hartford. Please be sure to avoid the spots that are for permit holders (they say “This spot is reserved for staff/faculty”). Pricing varies from $1-2/hour depending on the time and day. \n\n\n\nYou may be able to find street parking (both metered and free) but be sure to read the street signs for restrictions. \n\n\n\nPayment for parking spots can be done by using the Parkmobile smartphone app or pay stations located on the perimeter of the lot. Purchase a parking ticket from one of the booths by entering your license plate number and the amount of time you will be parked. The booth accepts cash\, Visa\, and Mastercard.For additional information\, please visit Transportation Services. \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to park your vehicle.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransportation\n\n\n\nThe Green Line and 66 bus routes have stops near the Physics building. Other nearby routes with on-campus stops are the Red Line\, Gold Line\,  and 30. For more info see the MCTS website.
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SUMMARY:Rooftop Stargazing
DESCRIPTION:Gaze at the night sky through our telescopes on select dates! Weather permitting\, view the Moon\, planets\, star clusters\, and other astronomical objects. Stargazing sessions are free and open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStargazing sessions take place throughout the year on the Skydeck located on the roof of the 51���� Physics building as well as in other locations for special events. See below for the latest schedule. \n\n\n\nSessions may be cancelled due to poor weather conditions (rain\, snow\, temperatures below 0° F) or cloudiness. Please check the event status on this page after 5:30pm on the day of the session before visiting. If cancelled\, we will update the status no later than 5:30pm on the day of the session. \n\n\n\n Stargazing Schedule\n\n\n\nDATETIMESTATUSLOCATIONPLANETARIUM SHOW*Friday\, February 27\, 20268:00 – 9:00 pmScheduledPhysics RooftopBirth of the UniverseMonday\, April 20\, 20269:00 – 10:00 pmScheduledPhysics RooftopIn the event of inclement weather on this date\, we will hold a planetarium stargazing show from 9:00 – 9:30 pm instead.Friday\, April 24\, 20268:00 – 9:00 pmScheduledPhysics RooftopArabian Nights*Outdoor stargazing sessions are usually scheduled after planetarium shows. Click the links to get tickets for the planetarium shows. Attending planetarium shows is optional: You are welcome to attend the outdoor stargazing sessions without attending the planetarium shows.\n\n\n\nLocation & Parking\n\n\n\nAddress\n\n\n\nThe Rooftop Skydeck is located on the 5th floor of the UW-Milwaukee Physics building: \n\n\n\n51���� Physics Building Skydeck (5th Floor)1900 E 51����Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 \n\n\n\nFollow signs to take the elevator at the east end of the Physics building to the 3rd floor and continue up two flights of stairs to the roof. Unfortunately\, the Skydeck is not wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, our rooftop stargazing deck is not wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMap\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nThere is no free parking on campus. Please allow extra time to park when you visit. \n\n\n\nParking permit booth\n\n\n\nCunningham Lot parking is available for purchase just north of the Physics building. The entrance is at the corner of Cramer and Hartford. Please be sure to avoid the spots that are for permit holders (they say “This spot is reserved for staff/faculty”). The spots are $1.50/hour (as of September 2024). \n\n\n\nYou may be able to find street parking (both metered and free) but be sure to read the street signs for restrictions. \n\n\n\nPayment for parking spots can be done by using the Parkmobile smartphone app or pay stations located on the perimeter of the lot. Purchase a parking ticket from one of the booths by entering your license plate number and the amount of time you will be parked. The booth accepts cash\, Visa\, and Mastercard.For additional information\, please visit Transportation Services. \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to park your vehicle.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransportation\n\n\n\nThe Green Line and 66 bus routes have stops near the Physics building. Other nearby routes with on-campus stops are the Red Line\, Gold Line\, and 30. For more info see the MCTS website.
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SUMMARY:Sunday Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Family Fun Day\nSunday\, August 3\,2025\n10:00am – 3:00pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree! \nThe 51���� Planetarium is excited to participate in the 2025 Sunday Family Fun Day event series on August 3\, 2025\, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Northwestern Mutual Community Park. The event is free and will feature a full day of family-friendly programming on the Northwestern Mutual Community Park stage\, featuring local arts and community groups including Danceworks\, First Stage\, and Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra\, among others. Other activities include balloon artists\, face painters\, exhibitors\, food trucks and more. Free parking will also be offered during Sunday Family Fun Days in designated lots.  \nClick Here For More Information! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Information
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LOCATION:200 N Harbor Dr\, Milwaukee\, WI 53202.\, 200 N Harbor Dr\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stars 'n S'mores
DESCRIPTION:Join the 51���� Planetarium for our popular annual event\, Stars & S’mores! Enjoy eating delicious s’mores and relax outside while gazing at summer constellations and the Moon through our telescopes. S’mores kits are free (one per person while supplies last). Head inside to catch a free 15-minute planetarium stargazing show and make a starry mindfulness jar with the Student Health and Wellness Center. Planetarium shows will run every 20 minutes. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to the public. No advance registration is required. Check in at the ticket table any time during the event to reserve your free spot for a planetarium show. The program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity to ask questions. \n\n\n\nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\nActivityStart TimeEnd TimePlanetarium Show7:30 PM7:45 PMPlanetarium Show7:50 PM8:05 PMPlanetarium Show8:10 PM8:25 PMPlanetarium Show8:30 PM8:45 PMPlanetarium Show8:50 PM9:05 PMPlanetarium Show9:10 PM9:25 PMStargazing with Telecopes7:30 PM9:30 PM\n\n\n\nInstructions for Attending Planetarium Show\n\n\n\nTo attend the planetarium show\, check in at the ticket table in the hallway outside of the Planetarium starting as early as 30 minutes before the show start time to reserve your free spot. Seats are first come first serve. We do not accept ticket reservations for free shows in advance. \n\n\n\nThe planetarium is a theater that projects stars\, planets\, the Sun\, and the Moon on a 30-foot dome. Portions of the show involve complete darkness and may not be suitable for children under 4.  \n\n\n\nDoors close 5 minutes after the planetarium show starts. Sorry\, no late admissions. \n\n\n\nLocation & Parking\n\n\n\nAddress\n\n\n\nThe Manfred Olson Planetarium is located inside the UW-Milwaukee Physics building: \n\n\n\nPhysics Building Room 1391900 E 51����Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 \n\n\n\nThe main entrance to the Physics building is on 51����. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nThere is one wheelchair-accessible entrance via the path between the Physics building and EMS building off Cramer St. (see map below). \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, our rooftop stargazing deck is not wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMap\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nThere is no free parking on campus. Please allow extra time to park when you visit. \n\n\n\nParking permit booth\n\n\n\nCunningham Lot parking is available for purchase just north of the Physics building. The entrance is at the corner of Cramer and Hartford. Please be sure to avoid the spots that are for permit holders (they say “This spot is reserved for staff/faculty”). Pricing varies from $1-2/hour depending on the time and day. \n\n\n\nYou may be able to find street parking (both metered and free) but be sure to read the street signs for restrictions. \n\n\n\nPayment for parking spots can be done by using the Parkmobile smartphone app or pay stations located on the perimeter of the lot. Purchase a parking ticket from one of the booths by entering your license plate number and the amount of time you will be parked. The booth accepts cash\, Visa\, and Mastercard.For additional information\, please visit Transportation Services. \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to park your vehicle.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransportation\n\n\n\nThe Green Line and 66 bus routes have stops near the Physics building. Other nearby routes with on-campus stops are the Red Line\, Gold Line\,  and 30. For more info see the MCTS website.
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