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

May 1 & 3: Stargazing Tonight

May 8: AAS Presents: Colonizing Space

May 10: Across the Universe

May 15 & 17: UFOs

May 22 & 24: Cosmic Paridigm

May 29 & 31: Pluto

 

Stellar Saturdays! Full-Dome Video

$3 adults, $2 (ages 6-12), Free (5 and under)

    Hercules and Superhero Stars

    Matinee 2 PM - Hercules and other superhero stars!

    MarsQuest

    Feature 7 PM - Light years from andromeda!

Visit our gift shop for: Educational gifts, T-shirts, Toys, Books and more

The MWA Planetarium offers:
  • 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

Find out what shows are coming up at our schedule page

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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