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Celebrate Black History Month under the stars! Join us for a night of live music, dancing, storytelling, and stargazing in different African cities. This free event is cosponsored by the Black Student Cultural Center and Sociocultural Programming at UWM. The …
Delve into the astronomy and mythology behind the zodiac and learn how to find your zodiac constellation in the night sky. In this live, interactive show, we will explore the stories and science of the zodiac constellations with a focus …
Escape the winter with a simulated trip to the tropics! In this live, interactive show, we will travel to different cities near the equator to view vibrant landscapes, cosmic night skies, and ancient astronomical monuments. The program will include an …
Escape the winter with a simulated trip to the tropics! In this live, interactive show, we will travel to different cities near the equator to view vibrant landscapes, cosmic night skies, and ancient astronomical monuments. The program will include an …
Delve into the astronomy and mythology behind the zodiac and learn how to find your zodiac constellation in the night sky. In this live, interactive show, we will explore the stories and science of the zodiac constellations with a focus …
Explore our universe and Asian cultural perspectives. We will have two planetarium shows featuring live indoor stargazing and a storyteller. In between the shows, students from South Division High School will perform traditional Indian, Karen, and Lao cultural dances. Light …
Delve into the astronomy and mythology behind the zodiac and learn how to find your zodiac constellation in the night sky. In this live, interactive show, we will explore the stories and science of the zodiac constellations with a focus …
Gaze at the full strawberry supermoon through our telescopes while enjoying Purple Door ice cream! Telescopes and binoculars will be set up near Engelmann field for visitors to view the Moon. We will also offer free planetarium shows every 15-20 …
In partnership with the Milwaukee Public Library, the Manfred Olson Planetarium presents the Life of an Astronomer. Dr. Jean Creighton has always been inspired by how the cosmos works. From growing up in Athens, Greece, to obtaining her PhD in …
Delve into the astronomy and mythology behind the zodiac and learn how to find your zodiac constellation in the night sky. In this live, interactive show, we will explore the stories and science of the zodiac constellations with a focus …
We are made of stars: Discover how stars fused the chemical elements in our bodies. In this live, interactive show, marvel at the dramatic changes of stars as they transform from stellar nurseries to exotic objects such as white dwarfs, …
Find popular summer constellations in the night sky and learn the stories behind them, such as the Big Bear, Hercules, and the Summer Triangle. This program is appropriate for ages 4 and up and includes an indoor stargazing session of …
In partnership with the Urban Ecology Center, paddle down the Milwaukee River with UWM’s Planetarium Director, Jean Creighton. While enjoying the full Moon above you’ll learn about our nearest celestial neighbor, other exotic moons in the solar system, and more …
We are made of stars: Discover how stars fused the chemical elements in our bodies. In this live, interactive show, marvel at the dramatic changes of stars as they transform from stellar nurseries to exotic objects such as white dwarfs, …
Find popular summer constellations in the night sky and learn the stories behind them, such as the Big Bear, Hercules, and the Summer Triangle. This program is appropriate for ages 4 and up and includes an indoor stargazing session of …
In partnership with the Milwaukee Public Library, the Manfred Olson Planetarium presents this event on the James Webb telescopte. The James Webb Space Telescope (NASA’s successor to the Hubble Telescope) was launched on December 25, 2021. As the largest, most …
We are made of stars: Discover how stars fused the chemical elements in our bodies. In this live, interactive show, marvel at the dramatic changes of stars as they transform from stellar nurseries to exotic objects such as white dwarfs, …
Find popular summer constellations in the night sky and learn the stories behind them, such as the Big Bear, Hercules, and the Summer Triangle. This program is appropriate for ages 4 and up and includes an indoor stargazing session of …
We are made of stars: Discover how stars fused the chemical elements in our bodies. In this live, interactive show, marvel at the dramatic changes of stars as they transform from stellar nurseries to exotic objects such as white dwarfs, …
Find popular summer constellations in the night sky and learn the stories behind them, such as the Big Bear, Hercules, and the Summer Triangle. This program is appropriate for ages 4 and up and includes an indoor stargazing session of …
Join the UWM Planetarium for our popular outdoor event, Stars & S’mores! Enjoy eating delicious s’mores and relax outside while gazing at summer constellations through our telescopes. S’mores kits are free (one per person while supplies last). We will also …
Delve into the astronomy and mythology behind the zodiac and learn how to find your zodiac constellation in the night sky. In this live, interactive show, we will explore the stories and science of the zodiac constellations with a focus …
Visit the Center (9th Floor, Curtin Hall, UWM Campus) and engage with colleagues across disciplines through this experiential meet-and-greet! Students, staff, faculty, and community partners all welcome - with coffee and tea to spare! Each room of the Center will …
The world is buzzing about the James Webb Space Telescope, the largest and most powerful space telescope ever built that will serve as the premier deep space observatory for the next decade. Learn about our ever-expanding view of the universe …
Attendees are invited to bring home movies in the form of 8mm, Super 8mm, 16mm, VHS, Mini-DV, or digital files, have the materials inspected/repaired by UWM volunteers, and then screened with an audience while the owner narrates. Throughout the day, …
Women changemakers have been often labeled “dangerous,” but their voices and actions have been essential in creating positive change and remain so today. A public forum, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Milwaukee County and UWM Women’s & …
Delve into the astronomy and mythology behind the zodiac and learn how to find your zodiac constellation in the night sky. In this live, interactive show, we will explore the stories and science of the zodiac constellations with a focus …
Delve into the astronomy and mythology behind the zodiac and learn how to find your zodiac constellation in the night sky. In this live, interactive show, we will explore the stories and science of the zodiac constellations with a focus …