{"id":8749,"date":"2021-03-22T14:11:27","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T19:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/?page_id=8749"},"modified":"2026-06-02T12:26:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T17:26:49","slug":"public-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/public-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"default\"><strong>We are open to the public.<\/strong> Join us under the night sky in our planetarium theater for one of our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">public events<\/a>&nbsp;or book a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/private-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">private reservation<\/a>. We offer both free and <a href=\"https:\/\/uwmplanetarium.vbotickets.com\/events\">ticketed<\/a> public events.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-chevron uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwmplanetarium.vbotickets.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Tickets Now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ticketed-events\">Ticketed Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"default\">For ticketed events, we recommend that you <a href=\"https:\/\/uwmplanetarium.vbotickets.com\/events\">buy tickets in advance<\/a> as our shows often sell out.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"uwm-u-events uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-events-list--grid uwm-event-list--grid-2 has-images\"><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/04\/Shooting_Stars_16x9-Keynote-QRcode-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"Shooting Stars. Fridays, July 10 - 31, 2026 from 7 - 8 pm.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/event\/shooting-stars\/2026-07-10\/\">Shooting Stars<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">July 10, 2026, 7:00pm - 8:00pm<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/04\/Shooting_Stars_16x9-Keynote-QRcode-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"Shooting Stars. Fridays, July 10 - 31, 2026 from 7 - 8 pm.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/event\/shooting-stars\/2026-07-17\/\">Shooting Stars<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">July 17, 2026, 7:00pm - 8:00pm<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/04\/Shooting_Stars_16x9-Keynote-QRcode-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"Shooting Stars. Fridays, July 10 - 31, 2026 from 7 - 8 pm.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/event\/shooting-stars\/2026-07-24\/\">Shooting Stars<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">July 24, 2026, 7:00pm - 8:00pm<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/04\/Shooting_Stars_16x9-Keynote-QRcode-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"Shooting Stars. Fridays, July 10 - 31, 2026 from 7 - 8 pm.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/event\/shooting-stars\/2026-07-31\/\">Shooting Stars<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">July 31, 2026, 7:00pm - 8:00pm<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/06\/2026CreepyCosmos_16x9-UWM-Digital-Banner-smaller-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/event\/creepy-cosmos-4\/2026-10-09\/\">Creepy Cosmos<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">October 9, 2026, 7:00pm - 8:00pm<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/06\/2026CreepyCosmos_16x9-UWM-Digital-Banner-smaller-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/event\/creepy-cosmos-4\/2026-10-16\/\">Creepy Cosmos<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">October 16, 2026, 7:00pm - 8:00pm<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/06\/2026CreepyCosmos_16x9-UWM-Digital-Banner-smaller-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/event\/creepy-cosmos-4\/2026-10-23\/\">Creepy Cosmos<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">October 23, 2026, 7:00pm - 8:00pm<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/06\/2026CreepyCosmos_16x9-UWM-Digital-Banner-smaller-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/event\/creepy-cosmos-4\/2026-10-30\/\">Creepy Cosmos<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">October 30, 2026, 7:00pm - 8:00pm<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/06\/NorthernLights2026_16x9-UWM-Digital-Banner-768x432.png\" alt=\"Northern Lights, Fridays, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/event\/northern-lights-3\/2026-11-06\/\">Northern Lights<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">November 6, 2026, 7:00pm - 8:00pm<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/06\/NorthernLights2026_16x9-UWM-Digital-Banner-768x432.png\" alt=\"Northern Lights, Fridays, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/event\/northern-lights-3\/2026-11-13\/\">Northern Lights<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">November 13, 2026, 7:00pm - 8:00pm<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-c-button--icon-right uwm-c-button--icon-chevron uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwmplanetarium.vbotickets.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy Tickets Now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-free-events\">Free Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For free events, we recommend that you arrive 15-20 minutes early to secure a seat. <\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"uwm-u-events uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-events-list--grid uwm-event-list--grid-2 has-images\"><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/04\/2026StarsandSmores-FINAL_16x9-UWM-Digital-Banner-768x432.png\" alt=\"Stars and S'mores. Saturday, August 29 from 7 - 9 p.m.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/event\/stars-and-smores\/\">Stars and S&#8217;mores<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">August 29, 2026, 7:00pm - 9:00pm<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2026\/05\/OTMN2026_16x9-UWM-Digital-Banner-768x432.png\" alt=\"Observe the Moon Night, Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 7 - 9 p.m.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/event\/observe-the-moon-night\/\">Observe the Moon Night<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">September 19, 2026, 7:00pm - 9:00pm<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2021\/03\/Rooftop-Stargazing-2-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"rooftop stargazing\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/event\/rooftop-stargazing\/2026-10-20\/\">Rooftop Stargazing<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">October 20, 2026, 8:00pm - 9:00pm<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2021\/03\/Rooftop-Stargazing-2-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"rooftop stargazing\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/event\/rooftop-stargazing\/2026-11-18\/\">Rooftop Stargazing<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">November 18, 2026, 8:00pm - 9:00pm<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2021\/03\/Rooftop-Stargazing-2-768x432.jpg\" alt=\"rooftop stargazing\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/event\/rooftop-stargazing\/2026-12-10\/\">Rooftop Stargazing<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">December 10, 2026, 8:00pm - 9:00pm<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-outdoor-stargazing\">Outdoor Stargazing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-img--right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2024\/07\/20231118_021652775_Crowd4-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13753\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for free outdoor stargazing on select dates. Gaze through telescopes at the night sky and view the Moon, planets, star clusters, and other astronomical objects. These sessions are dependent on weather conditions. Please check the website for updates on the day of your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"444\" data-id=\"15269\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-Telescopes-1500x650-1-1024x444.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-Telescopes-1500x650-1-1024x444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-Telescopes-1500x650-1-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-Telescopes-1500x650-1-768x333.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/543\/2025\/11\/Images-Planetariuim-Telescopes-1500x650-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-outdoor-telescope-stargazing-schedule\">Outdoor Telescope Stargazing Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">DATE<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">TIME<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">STATUS<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">LOCATION<\/th><th>PLANETARIUM EVENT*<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Saturday, September 19, 2026<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">7:00 &#8211; 9:00 p.m.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Scheduled<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Physics Building &#8211; Front Lawn<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/event\/observe-the-moon-night\/\">Observe the Moon Night<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tuesday, October 20, 2026<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">7:00 &#8211; 8:00 p.m.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Scheduled<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Physics Building &#8211; Rooftop<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Wednesday, November 18, 2026<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">7:00 &#8211; 8:00 p.m.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Scheduled<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Physics Building &#8211; Rooftop<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Thursday, December 10, 2026<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">7:00 &#8211; 8:00 p.m.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Scheduled<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Physics Building &#8211; Rooftop<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">*Outdoor telescope sessions are occasionally part of larger public events. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/public-events\/stargazing\/\" rel=\"\">Learn More About Our Telescopes<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading uwm-u-mb-10\" id=\"stargazing\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"FAQ\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Are you open to the public?\u00a0What kinds of shows do you do?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"default\">Our live public events are open to everyone! We offer a range of planetarium shows, stargazing with telescopes on select dates, and more. For a full list of events see our <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/events\/\">Calendar<\/a>. We also book private reservations for <a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"9026\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/private-groups\/schools\/\">schools<\/a> and <a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8800\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/private-groups\/\">other groups<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What are your hours?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"default\">We do not have set open hours. We are only open during <a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8749\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/public-events\/\">public events<\/a> and by <a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8800\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/private-groups\/\">private reservation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">How long is a planetarium show?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"default\">Most of our planetarium shows, which include stargazing and questions, are 1 hour long. We also have other events with shorter 15- to 30-minute planetarium shows. For a full list of events see our <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/events\/\">Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Do I need to purchase tickets in advance?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"default\">For ticketed events, we recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/uwmplanetarium.vbotickets.com\/events\">purchasing tickets in advance<\/a> as our shows often sell out. We also sell tickets at the door starting 30 minutes before the stated start time. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free planetarium shows are first come first serve. Check in at the ticket table in the hallway outside of the Planetarium starting as early as 30 minutes before the show start time&nbsp;to reserve your free spot.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">How much do your shows cost?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwmplanetarium.vbotickets.com\/events\">Ticketed events<\/a> are usually $7 general admission and $5 for UWM students. Other events are <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/public-events\/#FreeEvents\">free<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Where do I park?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"default\">Parking instructions and maps are available on our <a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8618\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/plan-your-visit\/\">Plan Your Visit<\/a>&nbsp;page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Are your programs appropriate for children?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Yes! We recommend that your child is 4 years or older and comfortable to sit in their own chair in the dark.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Is the planetarium wheelchair accessible?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Yes! There is one wheelchair-accessible entrance via the path between the Physics building and EMS building off Cramer St. There is room for up to three wheelchairs in the planetarium theater. Visit the <a data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8618\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/plan-your-visit\/\">Plan Your Visit<\/a> page to see maps and more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What payment methods do you accept?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"default\">We accept checks, cash, and credit cards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">How can I stay updated on upcoming events?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"default\">Sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/get-involved\/subscribe-to-our-mailing-list\/\">monthly newsletter<\/a> and follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UWMPlanetarium\/\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uwmplanetarium\/\">Instagram<\/a> for our most up-to-date news!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">How do I purchase a membership?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"default\">You can purchase a membership <a href=\"https:\/\/uwmplanetarium.vbotickets.com\/memberships\/8880\">online<\/a> or in person at a public event.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What is the seating capacity of your planetarium?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"default\">We can seat 63 people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Where is stargazing with your telescope held?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Stargazing with our telescope is usually held on the 5th-floor observing deck of the UWM Physics building on select dates, weather permitting. For the schedule of dates, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/public-events\/stargazing\/\">Stargazing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">How do I contact you?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>For general inquiries, email us at <a href=\"mailto:planetarium@uwm.edu\">planetarium@uwm.edu<\/a>. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/about\/contact-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"9534\">Contact Us<\/a> for other ways to reach us.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Can I leave in the middle of a show?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>We ask that you stay seated until the end of the show because opening the door will ruin the beautiful dark sky for the rest of the visitors. Visitors are encouraged to use the restroom in advance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What should I wear?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>The planetarium is an indoor theater. We suggest that you dress in layers because sometimes the theater can be too warm or too cold. We also ask that you avoid light-up shoes which can disrupt the beautiful dark sky that we show in our theater.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ticketed Events For ticketed events, we recommend that you buy tickets in advance as our shows often sell out. Free Events For free events, we recommend that you arrive 15-20 minutes early to secure a seat. 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