Manfred Olson Planetarium

Moons & Myths
2025-07-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | WI
Travel to the most famous moons in the solar system, from fiery Io to icy Europa where there is evidence of the key to life: liquid water. Delve into the rich and captivating Greek myths associated with these moons. The program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity to ask questions.

This event is open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4.

Event Information

DateStart TimeEnd TimeFriday, July 11, 20257:00 PM8:00 PMFriday, July 18, 20257:00 PM8:00 PMFriday, July 25, 20257:00 PM8:00 PMFriday, August 1, 20257:00 PM8:00 PM

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Directions and Parking

We also sell tickets at the door starting 30 minutes before the stated start time. However, we recommend buying tickets online in advance as shows do sell out. If tickets are sold out, you can have your name added to a waitlist at the door. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee admission to waitlist attendees.

General Admission$6*UWM Student$5*Planetarium MemberFREE*Please log in when visiting the Ticket Purchase page in order to display UWM Student and/or Planetarium Membership ticket pricing.

Instructions & Door Policy

Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the show. If you purchase tickets in advance, you do not need to print anything. You can simply check in at the ticket table with your name starting 30 minutes before the show start time.

If you have not checked in 5 minutes before the show starts (for example, 6:55 pm for a 7:00pm show), we may release your ticket to someone on the waiting list.

Doors close 5 minutes after the show starts. Sorry, no late admissions.

Location & Parking

Address

The Manfred Olson Planetarium is located inside the UW-Milwaukee Physics building:

Physics Building Room 1391900 E Kenwood BlvdMilwaukee, WI, 53211

The main entrance to the Physics building is on Kenwood Blvd.

Accessibility

There is one wheelchair-accessible entrance via the path between the Physics building and EMS building off Cramer St. (see map below).

Unfortunately, our rooftop stargazing deck is not wheelchair accessible.

Map

Parking

There is no free parking on campus. Please allow extra time to park when you visit.

Parking permit booth

Cunningham Lot parking is available for purchase just north of the Physics building. The entrance is at the corner of Cramer and Hartford. Please be sure to avoid the spots that are for permit holders (they say “This spot is reserved for staff/faculty”). Pricing varies from $1-2/hour depending on the time and day.

You may be able to find street parking (both metered and free) but be sure to read the street signs for restrictions.

Payment for parking spots can be done by using the Parkmobile smartphone app or pay stations located on the perimeter of the lot. Purchase a parking ticket from one of the booths by entering your license plate number and the amount of time you will be parked. The booth accepts cash, Visa, and Mastercard.For additional information, please visit Transportation Services.

How to park your vehicle.

Transportation

The Green Line and 66 bus routes have stops near the Physics building. Other nearby routes with on-campus stops are the Red Line, Gold Line, and 30. For more info see the MCTS website.
