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SUMMARY:Birth of the Universe
DESCRIPTION:Explore the origins of the cosmos dating back almost 14 billion years. In this live\, interactive show\, visitors will learn about the clues that astronomers use to understand the birth and transformation of the universe\, including the motion of distant galaxies and radiation generated by the early universe.  \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nDue to dangerously cold conditions\, the show on Friday\, January 23 is cancelled. If you had already purchased tickets for this event\, your tickets will be fully refunded. \n\n\n\nEvent Information\n\n\n\nDateStart TimeEnd TimeFriday\, January 23\, 2026 CANCELLED7:00 PM8:00 PMFriday\, January 30\, 20267:00 PM8:00 PMFriday\, February 6\, 20267:00 PM8:00 PMFriday\, February 13\, 20267:00 PM8:00 PMFriday\, February 20\, 20267:00 PM8:00 PMFriday\, February 27\, 20267:00 PM8:00 PM\n\n\n\nTicket Options\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\nLearn More About Memberships\n\n\n\nDirections and Parking\n\n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nGeneral Admission$7*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.\n\n\n\nInstructions & Door Policy\n\n\n\nPlease 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. \n\n\n\nIf 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. \n\n\n\nDoors close 5 minutes after the show starts. Sorry\, no late admissions. \n\n\n\nLocation & Parking\n\n\n\nAddress\n\n\n\nThe Manfred Olson Planetarium is located inside the UW-Milwaukee Physics building: \n\n\n\nPhysics Building Room 1391900 E Kenwood BlvdMilwaukee\, WI\, 53211 \n\n\n\nThe main entrance to the Physics building is on Kenwood Blvd. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility\n\n\n\nThere is one wheelchair-accessible entrance via the path between the Physics building and EMS building off Cramer St. (see map below). \n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, our rooftop stargazing deck is not wheelchair accessible. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMap\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nThere is no free parking on campus. Please allow extra time to park when you visit. \n\n\n\nParking permit booth\n\n\n\nCunningham 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. \n\n\n\nYou may be able to find street parking (both metered and free) but be sure to read the street signs for restrictions. \n\n\n\nPayment 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. \n\n\n\n\n\nHow to park your vehicle.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTransportation\n\n\n\nThe 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.
URL:https://uwm.edu/planetarium/event/birth-of-the-universe/2026-02-06/
CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Faculty and Staff,Friday Night Show,Public,Student Life,Students,Ticketed Events,UWM Campus Events
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