Upcoming Planetarium Shows


Welcome to the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium ticket page

General Show Schedule:
  • Wonderstruck Wednesdays at 7pm - FREE shows for all! Visit d.umn.edu/planet for show schedule
  • Fridays at 7pm - Live guided tours of the universe (includes a tour of Tonight's Sky)
  • Saturdays at 2pm - Family show! Pre-recorded shows that are ideal for families (includes a tour of Tonight's Sky)
  • Saturdays at 7pm - General public show! Pre-recorded shows for all ages (includes a tour of Tonight's Sky)
Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.

Tickets: Seating for all shows is general admission.
  • $5 Adults (age 13-59)
  • $3 Seniors (age 60+), Kids (age 6-12), UMD Students
  • Kids 5 & under are free

Advance Tickets: Purchase online until the show starts.
Tickets at the Door: Purchase at the Planetarium starting 30 minutes before each show.


If you frequently attend Planetarium events, creating a username and password as part of your first ticket purchase will allow you to log in going forward and not have to reenter your contact information with each additional ticket purchase. We suggest using your email address as your username.

Masks are encouraged in the Planetarium, but not required.