Event Series Stars ‘n’ S’mores

Stars ‘n’ S’mores

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). This event is …

Free
Event Series Stars ‘n’ S’mores

Stars ‘n’ S’mores

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). This event is …

Free

Outdoor Movie – Hidden Figures

Join the space race! Compete in the Pounce Panther helicopter challenge and enjoy a free movie screening of Hidden Figures. The movie starts at 8:00 p.m. in the Pangea Hall courtyard. Bring a blanket or a chair. For more information, please email planetarium@uwm.edu.   This event is cosponsored by the UWM Planetarium, Multicultural Network, Student Involvement, and the …

Free

Doors Open

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, 11:45 am, 12:30 pm, 1:15 pm, 2 pm, 2:45 pm, 3:30 pm, and 4:15 pm.  For questions, please email planetarium@uwm.edu.  Please note that masks …

Free

Salsa Dancing Under the Stars

Put your dancing shoes on and join us for a night of dancing and stars. Enjoy a demonstration by Salsa Organica followed by salsa lessons from UWM dance instructor Krislyn World in the courtyard outside of the Physics building. When …

Free
Event Series Rooftop Stargazing

Rooftop Stargazing

Join us on the Skydeck at the UWM Physics building for free public stargazing. Gaze through telescopes at the night sky and view the Moon, planets, star clusters, and other astronomical objects! The Skydeck is located on the 5th floor …

Free

Indigenous Voices: Sharing the Wisconsin Sky

Indigenous Voices: Sharing the Wisconsin Sky Monday, October 11, 2021 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a live presentation featuring the languages, star connections, traditional music, and cultural images of six Wisconsin Nations: Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Ojibwe, Oneida, …

Observe the Moon Night

Observe the Moon Night Saturday, October 16, 2021 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. 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. Gaze at the crescent Moon through …

Free

Artemis: Return to the Moon

Artemis: Return to the Moon Wednesday, November 3: In Person Member Exclusive Get Tickets Friday, November 5: Online Public Show Get Tickets 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. CT After 50 years, NASA is sending people back to the Moon! Through the …

Event Series Rooftop Stargazing

Rooftop Stargazing

Join us on the Skydeck at the UWM Physics building for free public stargazing. Gaze through telescopes at the night sky and view the Moon, planets, star clusters, and other astronomical objects! The Skydeck is located on the 5th floor …

Free