University of Minnesota Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium
weekly public shows
Free Public Show every Wed. and Fri.; 7:00 pm

May 9: Arrowhead Astronomical Society Presents: Solar Eclipses

May 11 and 16: Mythbusters

May 18 and 23: Astronomy lessons from Star Wars

May 25 & 30: UFOs

May 31 8pm: Cosmos Ep. 8

Stellar Saturdays! Full-Dome Video

May 12, 26. $3 adults, $2 (ages 6-12), Free (5 and under)
    Hercules and Superhero Stars
  • Matinee 2 PM - Cosmic Colors
  • Click for Preview
    MarsQuest
  • Feature 7 PM - HubbleVision 2

Free Promotional Event - Donations Engouraged

Special Previews Saturday May 19 (see schedule)

Gift Shop! Educational gifts, T-shirts, Toys, Books

We Will Host/Cater Your Events! Meetings, Parties.

  • Full-dome theater programs
  • FREE public shows Wednesdays and Fridays at 7pm (donation welcome!)
  • Stellar Saturdays! Full-Dome Videos
  • Custom programs for groups, birthdays, catered events

See our program schedule for more information!

Private planetarium shows are great for schools, camps, scouts, family or business events and birthday parties!

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galaxies this week in our sky

Contact Information:
Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium
(218) 726-7129
email: planet@d.umn.edu

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