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Manfred Olson Planetarium
September 14 from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at the UWM Planetarium 900 E Kenwood Blvd Milwaukee WI Observe the Moon Night Saturday, September 14,  2024 First show- 7:00 – 8:00 pm   |  Second show- 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm It’s International Observe the Moon Night! Gaze at the Moon through our telescopes outside of the Physics...
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July 12th, 19th, 26th & August 2nd from 7:00pm – 8:00pm at the UWM Planetarium 900 E Kenwood Blvd Milwaukee WI Explore the potential for life on the red planet and the obstacles we need to overcome to send humans to Mars in the 2040s. Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and...
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March 27th from 7:00pm – 8:00pm at the UWM Planetarium 900 E Kenwood Blvd Milwaukee WI Experience stars, stories, and cultural perspectives in Jordan. UWM’s very own Dr. Ahmad Abdelhadi will talk about his country, culture, and connections to the night sky. Enjoy coffee and treats after the program. The program will include an indoor...
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April 5 from 7:00pm – 8:00pm Learn the basics of solar eclipses as we explore the intricate dance between the Sun, Moon, and Earth in anticipation of the solar eclipse occurring on April 8, 2024. Director Jean Creighton will discuss the profound impact the study of solar eclipses has had on scientific discoveries and our...
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  March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm at the UWM Planetarium 900 E Kenwood Blvd Milwaukee WI 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. The program will include an...
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March 1, March 8, March 15 , March 23, March 30 from 7:00pm – 8:00pm at the UWM Planetarium 900 E Kenwood Blvd Milwaukee WI Join us for an exhilarating journey through the cosmos! Immerse yourself in a stunning display of laser lights projected onto our planetarium dome and choreographed to your favorite space-themed music....
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April 8 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm It’s Free! Join us on the Skydeck at the UWM Physics building for free public stargazing.  Experience a partial solar eclipse visible from 1:00 to 3:00pm, with peak visibility at approximately 2:00 pm on April 8, 2024. Special glasses will be available for safely viewing the solar eclipse. Visitors...
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