Madison Metropolitan School District Planetarium

"Beyond Our Senses: Bank Swallows" Fulldome Planetarium Special Event - https://mailchi.mp/8d88366f770c/beyond-our-senses-bank-swallows-fulldome-planetarium-special-event

Half way to the Moon already! Artemis crew will be closer to the Moon than to the Earth in just five hours from now!! - https://mailchi.mp/df892fe8c56f/half-way-to-the-moon-already-artemis-crew-will-be-closer-to-the-moon-than-to-the-earth-in-just-five-hours-from-now

The last two public shows of the year are coming up just around the corner! - https://mailchi.mp/71ed7bec4079/come-see-our-holiday-show-season-of-light-this-week-5829607

There are multiple direct challenges to preserving the dark skies above... FCC comment period is open! - Check out this website for information on the issue and how to take action to protect our dark skies. https://rb.gy/kpa76m

Amazing new experiences at the MMSD Planeterium for spring of 2026! - https://mailchi.mp/8c1f61e48138/come-see-our-holiday-show-season-of-light-this-week-5828978

Come see our holiday show "Season of Light" this week! - https://mailchi.mp/5f868b5edb19/come-see-our-holiday-show-season-of-light-this-week

Planetarium Public Shows for December and January and more! - https://mailchi.mp/215dbf09b55d/planetarium-public-shows-for-december-and-january-and-more

Join us for a fun and educational fundraiser hosted by Library Cafe and Bar located on North Randall TONIGHT. A UW research group will be talking from 6:00 to 7:00 PM about their project but a portion of all pitcher sales from 4:00 to 10:00 pm will benefit the MMSD Planetarium. So gather some friends, enjoy some learning, repost to social media and see you all at the Library!!

MMSD Planetarium is open for the fall! - https://mailchi.mp/187bc224c5b4/its-back-pink-floyd-tickets-for-the-fall-on-sale-june-1st-at-7-am-5824118.
Head to our reservations and public events page to see what is going on this fall. We can't wait to see you all again at the MMSD Planetarium.

MMSD Planetarium is open for the fall!

Make your planetarium reservation now! The scheduling system is up and running for the new school year so please go to our reservations page to setup a time for your school or community group to come enjoy the wonder of the MMSD Planetarium!

Pricing has changed since last year...

SCHOOL DAY GROUPS:
No Fee for MMSD and Madison School Groups
Non-MMSD groups are $6 per participant (Teachers FREE) with a $100 minimum fee.

Join us for one of our most popular school gropu programs like "Home Sweet Home", "Solar System Tour" or for the younger kiddos "Nightwatchers". Or enjoy one of our fulldome productions like "The Stellars" or "Magic Globe".

Reservations Page: https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/planetarium/planetarium-reservations

Welcome to a new school year at the MMSD Planetarium. We have our first public shows coming up for September with "The Stars of Autumn". Come enjoy learning about how to use a basic telescope (like those in our lending program) as well as the highlights of this autumn's things to see in the sky.
We have all tickets for our public events listed on our public events page as well as tickets available at our ticketleap website so buy your tickets now for the entire year. We can't wait to see you under the dome!!
Public Events Page: https://www.madison.k12.wi.us/planetarium/public-events
TicketLeap Page: https://www.ticketleap.events/events/mmsd-planetarium