UW Planetarium
Mailing Address:
UW Planetarium
1000 E University Ave
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-6506
Email: planetarium@uwyo.edu
All public programs are approximately an hour in length. Doors open ~15 minutes ahead of the show time. Seating is first-come first serve outside of designated ADA/wheelchair seating
Tickets are $5 for the general public and online ticket purchases.
Tickets are $3(cash only) for UW students/staff/faculty, veterans, first responders, children, or seniors.
Seating is free for children under 5.
Reservations or pre-purchase is not required, walk-ins are welcome. You can purchase tickets online with credit card, reserve tickets over email or voicemail, or walk-in and purchase tickets at the start of the show.
You may need to disable your ad-blocker and/or enable pop-ups to complete your online ticket purchase. Online ticket sales can occur upto the show time but be prepared to show your email receipt. You need input the billing address associated with your card.
To exchange pre-purchased tickets or request a refund you must email your request to planetarium@uwyo.,edu with a copy of your reciept and we must have recieved it during business hours prior to the show(M-F 8AM - 5PM)
*Weekend Evening Liquid Sky music programs may contain explicit language. Please use your discretion when bringing children to these shows. Please be aware that laser lights and strobes might cause seizures.
5/26 - 5/31 Closed for Memorial Day Break
6/2 7PM Forward! To the Moon Narrator Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio.
6/3 2PM Forward! To the Moon Narrator Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon. Produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with TEND Studio.
6/3 7PM Liquid Sky: R&B Enjoy a custom playlist of "out-of-this-world" music from top artists in genres of rock, indie, pop, electronic, and more in 5.1 surround as the 4k resolution planetarium sky melts and becomes a canvas of color, patterns, and movement with our cutting-edge music visualization software and live VJ talent. You can submit and request your own playlists for private programs and parties.
6/6 7PM Wyoming Skies - What’s up in the sky around Wyoming: stars, constellations, planets, meteor showers, and more.
6/9 7PM Solar System Vacation - Pack your bags! don't forget your sunscreen, hat, glasses, and spacesuit! We'll be touring the most exciting and relaxing locations around the solar system. See giant ice geysers, lava lakes, aurorae, or watch the sunset on methane lakes on the bizarre moons and planets of the Sun.
6/10 2PM Cosmic Mashups: Gravity, Galaxies, and Supermassive Black Holes Supermassive black holes are found in most galaxies and we're beginning to uncover how the merging of galaxies activate galactic centers. This engaging fulldome film was produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with APS Professor, Dr. Julie Comerford and former graduate student Dr. Becky Nevin through support from an NSF award.
6/10 7PM Liquid Sky: Dark Side of the Moon Enjoy a custom playlist of "out-of-this-world" music from top artists in genres of rock, indie, pop, electronic, and more in 5.1 surround as the 4k resolution planetarium sky melts and becomes a canvas of color, patterns, and movement with our cutting-edge music visualization software and live VJ talent. You can submit and request your own playlists for private programs and parties.
6/11 - 7/4 Contact us for private shows, limited availability.
More shows TBA!
Next Public Observatory Nights: 6/29 Telescope Night at Albany County Public Library
Also available by popular request after evening planetarium shows
for private tours email: planetarium@uwyo.edu
For other questions, comments, or suggestions send us an email or voicemail
email: planetarium@uwyo.edu
voicemail: 307-766-6506 (Our phones are set to voicemail only. If you don't leave a voice mail your call will not be returned.)
If you have a large group or are unable to attend our public shows don't hesitate to book a private show
UW Planetarium
Mailing Address:
UW Planetarium
1000 E University Ave
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-6506
Email: planetarium@uwyo.edu