{"id":9026,"date":"2021-12-22T15:13:49","date_gmt":"2021-12-22T21:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/?page_id=9026"},"modified":"2026-01-14T13:34:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T19:34:49","slug":"schools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/private-groups\/schools\/","title":{"rendered":"Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Experience a live presentation that includes one of the show topics below and a tour of the night sky, featuring the constellations and their stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-SchoolStudents-1500x650-1-1024x444.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-SchoolStudents-1500x650-1-1024x444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-SchoolStudents-1500x650-1-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-SchoolStudents-1500x650-1-768x333.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-SchoolStudents-1500x650-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-reserve-your-field-trip\">How to Reserve Your Field Trip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The calendar below displays dates and times available for schools. <\/strong>Green slots are available; gray slots have been booked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select the show you wish to attend and complete checkout to reserve your show. <\/strong>You can either pay now with credit card or pay by check later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visits must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To visit on a date or time not listed on this calendar, <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/reservation-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fill out our reservation form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<title>Styled Slot Boxes<\/title>\n  <style>\n    body {\n      font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n      background-color: #f2f2f2;\n      padding: 20px;\n    }\n\n    .container {\n      display: flex;\n      flex-direction: column;\n      gap: 12px;\n      width: fit-content;\n    }\n\n    .box {\n      padding: 14px 20px;\n      border-radius: 14px;\n      font-size: 16px;\n      font-weight: normal; \/* not bold *\/\n      color: white;\n      border: 2px solid black;\n      min-width: 320px;\n    }\n\n    .green-box {\n      background-color: #3a9b00;\n    }\n\n    .gray-box {\n      background-color: #9e9e9e;\n    }\n  <\/style>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"box green-box\">Green Slots Are Available<\/div>\n    <div class=\"box gray-box\">Gray Slots Are Unavailable<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\nvar SiteID = \"D4C1DD6A-17A0-41BD-99EF-3B2A68A132DC\";\nvar EID = 0;\nvar EDID = 0;\nvar Page = \"ListEvents\";\nvar Width = \"100%\";\nvar Height = \"400\";\nvar BgdColor = \"#FFFFFF\";\n<\/script>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/plugin.vbotickets.com\/_assets\/js\/plugin.js\"><\/script>\n<div id='MyEvent' style='width: 100%'><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-Kids-1500x650-1-1024x444.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-Kids-1500x650-1-1024x444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-Kids-1500x650-1-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-Kids-1500x650-1-768x333.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-Kids-1500x650-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fees-amp-general-information\">Fees &amp; General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fee:<\/strong><\/td><td>$75*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Duration:<\/strong><\/td><td>1 hour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Maximum Capacity:<\/strong><\/td><td>63 seats<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Age Levels:<\/strong><\/td><td>K-12. See <a href=\"#show_topics\">Show Topics<\/a> below for grade-appropriate shows<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Chaperones:<\/strong><\/td><td>Minimum 2 adults per group** <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reservations:<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uwmplanetarium.vbotickets.com\/event\/Planetarium_School_Reservation\/135578\">Booked<\/a> a minimum of 2 weeks in advance<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">*To qualify for the school price, you must visit during regular school hours (9:00 am &#8211; 2:00 p.m. on weekdays) from September to June. If you are a summer or after-school group, <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/private-groups\/\">your fee is different<\/a>. <br>**If possible, there should be 1 adult for every 4 children aged 4-6 years old and 1 adult for every 10 children aged 7-17 years old. For example, the number of chaperones for 30 middle schoolers would be 3. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/reservation-form\/\" rel=\"\">Reserve Your Show<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-mb-10\" id=\"h-show-topics\">Show Topics<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"uwm-p-posts uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--3\"><li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wonders-of-day-night\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_Wonders.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_Wonders.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_Wonders-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_Wonders-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_Wonders-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_Wonders-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wonders-of-day-night\/\">Wonders of Night &amp; Day | Ages 4\u20137<\/a><div class=\"post-excerpt\">Blast off to the International Space Station where we investigate what causes night and day. Experience what night and day are like on other planets such as Mars.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/solar-system-expedition-ages-6\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_SolarSystem.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_SolarSystem.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_SolarSystem-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_SolarSystem-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_SolarSystem-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_SolarSystem-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/solar-system-expedition-ages-6\/\">Solar System Expedition | Ages 6+<\/a><div class=\"post-excerpt\">Explore the solar system and marvel at the Sun\u2019s powerful flares, Jupiter\u2019s swirling storms, and some intriguing moons. Travel to the icy worlds of the Kuiper Belt and behold the latest discoveries from Juno and New Horizons.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/life-of-a-star\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_LifeofaStar.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_LifeofaStar.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_LifeofaStar-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_LifeofaStar-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_LifeofaStar-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_LifeofaStar-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/life-of-a-star\/\">Life of a Star | Ages 10+<\/a><div class=\"post-excerpt\">Marvel at the dramatic changes of stars as they transform from stellar nurseries to exotic objects such as white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes. Discover how stars fused the chemical elements in our bodies.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/moving-to-mars-ages-10\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_Mars.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_Mars.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_Mars-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_Mars-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_Mars-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_Mars-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/moving-to-mars-ages-10\/\">Moving to Mars | Ages 10+<\/a><div class=\"post-excerpt\">Explore what we have learned about Mars, especially the potential for life on the red planet and the obstacles we need to overcome to send humans to Mars in the 2040s.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/northern-lights-ages-10\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_NorthernLights.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_NorthernLights.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_NorthernLights-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_NorthernLights-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_NorthernLights-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_NorthernLights-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/northern-lights-ages-10\/\">Northern Lights | Ages 12+<\/a><div class=\"post-excerpt\">Enjoy the radiance of the night sky and colorful displays of dancing&nbsp;lights&nbsp;with a behind-the-scenes tour of the science behind one of nature\u2019s most remarkable light shows.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/scale-of-the-universe-ages-14\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_ScaleoftheUniverse.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_ScaleoftheUniverse.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_ScaleoftheUniverse-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_ScaleoftheUniverse-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_ScaleoftheUniverse-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/01\/ShowTopics_1920x1080_ScaleoftheUniverse-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/scale-of-the-universe-ages-14\/\">Scale of the Universe | Ages 14+<\/a><div class=\"post-excerpt\">Our Earth belongs to the solar system, which is part of the Milky Way galaxy.\u00a0 This galaxy is one of trillions of galaxies in the universe. Amazing visuals will help you grasp the size of the cosmos in an enlightening and accessible way.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/reservation-form\/\" rel=\"\">Reserve Your Show<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-mb-10\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"FAQ\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Are you open to the public?\u00a0What kinds of shows do you do?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"default\">Our live public events are open to everyone! We offer a range of planetarium shows, stargazing with telescopes on select dates, and more. For a full list of events see our <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/events\/\">Calendar<\/a>. We also book private reservations for <a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"9026\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/private-groups\/schools\/\">schools<\/a> and <a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8800\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/private-groups\/\">other groups<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What are your hours?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"default\">We do not have set open hours. We are only open during <a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8749\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/public-events\/\">public events<\/a> and by <a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8800\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/private-groups\/\">private reservation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">How long is a planetarium show?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"default\">Most of our planetarium shows, which include stargazing and questions, last approximately 60 minutes. We also have other events with shorter 15- to 30-minute planetarium shows. For a full list of events see our <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/events\/\">Calendar<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Do I need to purchase tickets in advance?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"default\">For ticketed events, we recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/uwmplanetarium.vbotickets.com\/events\">purchasing tickets in advance<\/a> as our shows often sell out. We also sell tickets at the door starting 30 minutes before the stated start time. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free planetarium shows are first come first serve. Check in at the ticket table in the hallway outside of the Planetarium starting as early as 30 minutes before the show start time\u00a0to reserve your free spot.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">How much do your shows cost?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwmplanetarium.vbotickets.com\/events\">Ticketed events<\/a> are usually $6 general admission and $5 for 51ÁÔÆæ students. Other events are <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/public-events\/#FreeEvents\">free<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Where do I park?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"default\">Parking instructions and maps are available on our <a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8618\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/plan-your-visit\/\">Plan Your Visit<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Are your programs appropriate for children?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Yes! We recommend that your child is 4 years or older and comfortable to sit in their own chair in the dark.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Is the planetarium wheelchair accessible?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Yes! There is one wheelchair-accessible entrance via the path between the Physics building and EMS building off Cramer St. There is room for up to three wheelchairs in the planetarium theater. Visit the <a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8618\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/plan-your-visit\/\">Plan Your Visit<\/a> page to see maps and more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What payment methods do you accept?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"default\">We accept checks, cash, and credit cards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">How can I stay updated on upcoming events?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"default\">Sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/get-involved\/subscribe-to-our-mailing-list\/\">monthly newsletter<\/a> and follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/51ÁÔÆæPlanetarium\/\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uwmplanetarium\/\">Instagram<\/a> for our most up-to-date news!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">How do I purchase a membership?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"default\">You can purchase a membership <a href=\"https:\/\/uwmplanetarium.vbotickets.com\/memberships\/8880\">online<\/a>, by <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2021\/03\/Membership-Enrollment-Form-2025.pdf\">mail<\/a> (PDF), or in person before a public show.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What is the seating capacity of your planetarium?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"default\">We can seat 63 people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Where is stargazing with your telescope held?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Stargazing with our telescope is held on the 5th-floor observing deck of the 51ÁÔÆæ Physics building on select dates, weather permitting. 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