Host an engaging program at your center with Dr. Jean Creighton, UWM Planetarium director, astronomer, and NASA Airborne Astronomy Ambassador.
Be dazzled by the northern lights with a behind-the-scenes look at the science behind them. Or, take a tour of the solar system with highlights from the latest discoveries from space exploration. Have a different show topic in mind? Let us know, as we have other programs available.
Fee: $175/hr to host at the Planetarium or $300 to host at your facility.
Reserve a Show Today
To set up a speaking visit, email us at planetarium@uwm.edu with your desired dates and times.
Show Topics
- Lunar Light | Ages 10+The Moon captures our imagination like no other celestial body. Our closest neighbor can look red, it can be “blue,” and its rhythms and patterns manifest across the world in numerous cultural traditions and celebrations. What’s more, it’s the only place beyond Earth that humans have been to–and we’re planning to go back! Join us …
- Trip to the Stratosphere | Ages 10+Planetarium Director Dr. Jean Creighton will share her experiences spending 20 hours in the stratosphere on NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA)—the largest moving observatory in the world.
- Exploring Exoplanets with the James Webb Space Telescope | Ages 14+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 and the search for new and exciting worlds beyond our solar system.
- Northern Lights | Ages 12+Enjoy the radiance of the night sky and colorful displays of dancing lights with a behind-the-scenes tour of the science behind one of nature’s most remarkable light shows.
- Moving to Mars | Ages 10+Explore what we have learned about Mars, especially the potential for life on the red planet and the obstacles we need to overcome to send humans to Mars in the 2040s.
