Planetarium Show Times and Descriptions

Each month we (usually) have Wyoming Skies constellation talks on even numbered Tuesdays, Dome Club interactive dome time on Thursday 4-7pm, live science talks on Friday 7PM, educational films at 2PM on Saturdays, and music shows at 7PM on Saturdays. Check back here for next months shows! (We close for campus/federal holidays)

Purchase tickets online with credit card

3/7 - Closed for Private Event

3/8 2pm Cosmic Origins Spectrograph This film highlights the current research of Cosmic Origin Spectrograph (C.O.S.) aboard the Hubble Space Telescope, the last instrument installed by the NASA astronauts. C.O.S. is allowing us an unprecedented view into the vast spaces between galaxies which surrounds our own Milky Way. Join us in the exploration of this hidden universe as we decode the secrets to the origins of the cosmos.

3/8 7pm Liquid Sky: Tranquility Enjoy a custom playlist of "out-of-this-world" music from top artists in 5.1 surround as the 4k resolution planetarium sky melts and becomes a canvas of color, patterns, and movement with our cutting-edge music visualization software and live VJ talent.

3/14 - 3/23 University of Wyoming Spring Break - contact us for a private show or field trip starting at just $30.

3/28 7pm Astronomical Women - Follow the history and discoveries of the great female astronomers, scientists, and engineers from Hypatia, Annie Cannon, to Vera Rubin, all the way to today!

3/29 7pm Cowboy Sandbox Live Event - Details TBA

April Schedule TBA

Public Show and Tickets Information

All programs are approximately an hour in length. Doors open ~15 minutes ahead of the show time.

Seating is first-come first serve outside of designated ADA/wheelchair seating 

Tickets are $5 for the general public and all online sales.

Tickets $3 for UW students/staff/faculty, veterans, first responders, or children ONLY when purchased with cash in person.

Seating is free for children under 5.

Reservations or pre-purchase is not required, walk-ins are welcome.

You can purchase tickets online with credit card, reserve tickets over email or voicemail, or walk-in and purchase tickets at the start of the show.

Purchase tickets online with credit card.

You may need to disable your ad-blocker and/or enable pop-ups to complete your online ticket purchase.

Use the address associated with the billing of your card to make the reservation. Online ticket sales can occur upto the show time but be prepared to show your email receipt.

To reserve tickets or get more information contact us via email or voicemail Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM 

email: planetarium@uwyo.edu

voicemail: 307-766-6506 (Please leave a voice message and it will forward to email, we will return your call ASAP.

If you don't leave a voicemail we won't be able to return your call.

If you have a large group or are unable to attend our public shows don't hesitate to contact us for a private show.

The University of Wyoming does not tolerate racism, discrimination, harassment or hate speech towards students, staff, faculty, or other show attendees and any ticket holder found to be violating this policy will be removed from the event.

*Saturday Evening Liquid Sky music programs may occasionally contain explicit language, please use your discretion when bringing children to music shows. The holiday music playlists are family friendly.  CAUTION: Music shows contain visuals that may not be safe for those with photosensitive epilepsy or other conditions triggered by light.

Observatory Nights

Next Public Observing: Ask for a telescope tour after any evening program.

       Please contact UW Planetarium with Ticket Questions: 307-766-6506 | planetarium@uwyo.edu