Shiras Planetarium

10/11/2026

Join us for live music with the Knockabouts under the stars this Friday at 7:00pm!

Get your tickets on our website! We hope to see you there!

10/10/2026

Join us for our monthly night sky tour this Tuesday at 6:30pm!
Tickets are available on our website!

09/30/2026

Saturday night at the Shiras has a little something for everyone! 🌟☀️🎶

Join us Saturday, October 3 for three very different public shows under the dome:

5:00 PM - Magic Globe
A family-friendly adventure through the seasons! Follow Mia and her quirky grandfather as they explore why we have seasons and how they shape our world.

6:00 PM - The Sun, Our Living Star
Get an up-close look at the star that makes life on Earth possible. Explore the Sun’s incredible power, its influence on our planet, and the fascinating processes happening beneath its surface.

7:30 PM - Laser The Weeknd
Finish the night with music, lasers, and the immersive atmosphere of the dome featuring the music of The Weeknd.

Three shows. Three completely different ways to experience the planetarium!

09/29/2026

Check out our October schedule!

We hope to see you under the dome soon!

09/29/2026

Check out this project happening in MSHS classrooms! Way to go Mr. Atwood and Mr. Thomas! We are proud of you and your students!

This ongoing, multi-year partnership with NASA and U of M is a fantastic way for MSHS students to get hands on experience working with real data!

Check out their work in the article linked here:

The program also trains and exposes high school students to this field of science.

09/26/2026

Join us on Tuesday (9/29) at 5:30pm for Yoga Under the Stars!

The perfect way to relax and recharge this week!

Get your tickets on our website!

The only fully operational planetarium within a two hundred mile radius of Marquette.

09/23/2026

THREE SHOWS, THIS SATURDAY at Shiras Planetarium! 🌟

Join us Saturday, September 26, for an evening of family adventures, space exploration and laser music under the dome!

5:00 PM | The Stellars: Mission Green
Bring the kids for a colorful, animated adventure that's perfect for our younger space explorers!

6:00 PM | Destination Solar System
Blast off on an exciting journey through our solar system! Explore the planets and discover the wonders of our cosmic neighborhood. Best for ages 6 - 11 and their families!

7:30 PM | Laser Beatles
Experience the legendary music of The Beatles like never before! Sit back and enjoy their greatest hits brought to life with dazzling laser visuals across our dome.

Whether you're bringing the family or planning a fun Saturday night out, we've got something for everyone!

Tickets are available now! Visit our website to reserve your seats.

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09/19/2026

Our Night Sky Tours return this Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.!

Sit back under the dome and explore the stars, constellations, planets, and other highlights visible in our current night sky.

This is a lecture-style program designed for adults and mature audiences who are interested in learning more about what’s happening overhead this month.

We’ll also be adding more astronomy-themed programs to our calendar soon. Thanks for your patience as we settle back into our school-year schedule!

We hope you’ll join us Tuesday night under the stars.

09/17/2026

Two laser shows this Friday - and public star shows return next week!

Join us at Shiras Planetarium this Friday, September 18 for two very different laser shows under the dome:

7:00 pm - Laser Billie Eilish
Experience the music of Billie Eilish surrounded by immersive laser visuals across the dome.

8:30 pm - Laser Beastie Boys
Turn it up for a high-energy laser show featuring the music of the Beastie Boys.

Then on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 pm, our public star shows return!

Shiras Planetarium Director Becky LaBrecque will take you on a live tour of the fall night sky, exploring the stars, constellations, planets, and other objects you can look for this season.

This star show is intended for adults and guests who are comfortable sitting through a 30–45 minute live presentation under the stars.

Tickets are available through our website!

09/08/2026

This event has been rescheduled to Friday, October 16! We hope you can join us then!

The Knockabouts are coming back to the Shiras Planetarium!

Experience their music under the dome for a show that’s lively and full of energy.

If you joined us last time, you know how special this performance is - and if you missed it, now’s your chance!

Seats are limited, so be sure to grab your tickets soon.