The Life of an Astronomer (VIRTUAL; Members Only) Wednesday, May 4, 2022 Free for UWM Planetarium Members/$20 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. CT Location: Zoom Dr. Jean Creighton has always been inspired by how the cosmos works. From growing up in …
Mindfulness and Planetary Well-Being Monday, May 9, 2022 Free Co-Sponsor(s): UWM Lubar Entrepreneurship Center Guest Presenter(s): Jean Creighton, Amelia Coffaro, Allyn Loutzee 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. CT Creating a sustainable future requires us to consider our relationship with ourselves, …
Total Lunar Eclipse Sunday, May 15, 2022 Free 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. CT Tonight's forecast is clear! We will be holding this event. Witness a Total Lunar Eclipse on the evening of Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the UWM …
Strawberry Moon Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Free 9:30 – 11:00 p.m. CT Gaze at the full strawberry supermoon through our telescopes while enjoying purple door ice cream! Telescopes and binoculars will be set up outside of the planetarium for …
Exploring Exoplanets with the James Webb Telescope Wednesday, July 20, 2022 Virtual FREE Co-Sponsor(s): Milwaukee Public Library 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. CT The James Webb Space Telescope (NASA's successor to the Hubble Telescope) was launched on December 25, 2021. …
The Life of an Astronomer (Virtual) Wednesday, August 3, 2022 FREE Co-Sponsor(s): Milwaukee Public Library Location: Virtual, hosted by Milwaukee Public Library 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. CT Dr. Jean Creighton has always been inspired by how the cosmos works. …
Stars ‘n S’mores Thursday, September 1, 2022 FREE 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. CT 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 …
Dancing Under the Stars: Bachata & Merengue Friday, September 23, 2022 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. CT Co-Sponsor(s): UWM Sociocultural Programming, Roberto Hernández Center Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with a night of dancing, music, and stars! This year’s focus is …
Doors Open Saturday, September 24, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT FREE Join us for Doors Open Milwaukee! We will offer free 20-minute-long stargazing shows inside the planetarium every 45 minutes. Shows will be at 10:15 am, 11 am, …
Observe the Moon Night Saturday, October 1, 2022 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. CT It’s International Observe the Moon Night! Bring family and friends to learn about lunar exploration and celebrate personal and cultural connections to our closest celestial neighbor. …