UM Planetarium & Stargazing Room

10/01/2026

We are excited to offer three brand new planetarium shows this semester, beginning on Friday October 16th. We are working with our partners at GrizTix to get tickets on sale ASAP. Thank you for your patience, we will post another update when the schedule and tickets are live!

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09/09/2026

Join us in the planetarium this Friday evening! Tickets available through GrizTix: https://griztix.evenue.net/events/PLANET

07/27/2026

Beat the heat and trace the origins and evolution of the cosmos in a scientific journey through time and the observable universe with Physics & Astronomy senior Jake Fischer next Friday night.

Tickets available here: https://griztix.evenue.net/events/PLANET

07/22/2026

We hope to upgrade our planetarium seating in the future, but in the meantime here are a couple ways to make your next visit even more enjoyable!

07/17/2026

Join recent Physics & Astronomy graduate Oliver Hughes under the dome next Friday for a journey through existence, starting with the smallest building blocks and working up to the largest view we have of our known universe. Tickets available through GrizTix: https://griztix.evenue.net/events/PLANET

06/29/2026

Join senior Physics and Astronomy student Aiden Agostinelli — recently returned from the International Planetarium Society conference in Japan — under the dome next Friday, July 10th for an exploration of the heavens from the perspective of our planetary neighbors, including multi-colored sunsets, auroras, and more! Tickets available through GrizTix: https://griztix.evenue.net/events/PLANET

06/09/2026

Join recent Physics & Astronomy graduate Oliver Hughes under the dome this Friday for a journey through existence, starting with the smallest building blocks and working up to the largest view we have of our known universe. Tickets available through GrizTix: https://griztix.evenue.net/events/PLANET

05/27/2026

Join planetarium director Brianna Beller in the planetarium this Friday evening for a multi-sensory exploration of the night sky, set to the music of Beethoven. Tickets available through GrizTix: https://griztix.evenue.net/events/PLANET

05/21/2026

Join astronomy lecturer Mark Reiser under the dome this Friday evening on an epic quest to discover the cosmic afterglow of the Big Bang.
Tickets still available at GrizTix: https://griztix.evenue.net/events/PLANET

05/11/2026

You can still get tickets for this Friday's deep dive into how stars build our universe, with experienced Physics and Astronomy student presenter Jake Fischer. Tickets available through GrizTix: https://griztix.evenue.net/events/PLANET