{"id":10004782,"date":"2025-11-07T16:48:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T22:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/?post_type=tribe_events&p=15151"},"modified":"2026-01-22T11:09:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T17:09:26","slug":"birth-of-the-universe","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/planetarium\/event\/birth-of-the-universe\/2026-01-30\/","title":{"rendered":"Birth of the Universe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n\t\t\n\t\t\tJanuary 30\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t @ \t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t7:00 pm\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t – \t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t8:00 pm\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCST<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to dangerously\u00a0cold conditions,\u00a0the show on Friday, January 23 is cancelled.\u00a0If you had already purchased tickets for this event, your tickets will be fully refunded.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Date<\/strong><\/td>Start Time<\/strong><\/td>End Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Friday, January 23, 2026 CANCELLED<\/strong><\/td>7:00 PM<\/td>8:00 PM<\/td><\/tr>
Friday, January 30, 2026<\/td>7:00 PM<\/td>8:00 PM<\/td><\/tr>
Friday, February 6, 2026<\/td>7:00 PM<\/td>8:00 PM<\/td><\/tr>
Friday, February 13, 2026<\/td>7:00 PM<\/td>8:00 PM<\/td><\/tr>
Friday, February 20, 2026<\/td>7:00 PM<\/td>8:00 PM<\/td><\/tr>
Friday, February 27, 2026<\/td>7:00 PM<\/td>8:00 PM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ticket Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\nGet Tickets<\/a>\n\n\n\nLearn More About Memberships<\/a>\n\n\n\nDirections and Parking<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

We 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Admission<\/td>$7<\/td><\/tr>
*UWM Student<\/td>$5<\/td><\/tr>
*Planetarium Member<\/td>FREE<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
*Please log in when visiting the Ticket Purchase page in order to display UWM Student and\/or Planetarium Membership ticket pricing.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Instructions & Door Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Please 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doors close 5 minutes after the show starts.<\/strong> Sorry, no late admissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location & Parking<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Address<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Manfred Olson Planetarium is located inside the UW-Milwaukee Physics building:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Physics Building Room 139
1900 E Kenwood Blvd
Milwaukee, WI, 53211<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main entrance to the Physics building is on Kenwood Blvd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Accessibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is one wheelchair-accessible entrance via the path between the Physics building and EMS building off Cramer St. (see map below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, our rooftop stargazing deck is not wheelchair accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Map<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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