236 past events with the planetarium tag

Start: June 7, 2025 3:30 p.m.
End: June 7, 2025 4:30 p.m.
 

Saturday, June 7 at 3:30 p.m.

Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners, all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
 

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Start: July 18, 2025 5 p.m.
End: July 18, 2025 6 p.m.
 

Friday, July 18 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 19 at 3:30 p.m.

Bring your little wanderer to explore the solar system live in the Brown Planetarium. What appear to be “little” wandering stars in the sky are actually big worlds. Learn about the four rocky planets in our solar system and how spacecraft can explore them up close!
Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+, all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
 

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Friday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert—along the way, meet astronomers, engineers, technicians, and support staff who keep these mega-machines running and learn about their research.
Suitable for adults and ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
 

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
 

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Start: July 19, 2025 3:30 p.m.
End: July 19, 2025 4:30 p.m.
 

Saturday, July 19 at 3:30 p.m.

Bring your little wanderer to explore the solar system live in the Brown Planetarium. What appear to be “little” wandering stars in the sky are actually big worlds. Learn about the four rocky planets in our solar system and how spacecraft can explore them up close!
Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+, all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
 

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Saturdays: July 19 & 26 at 5:00 p.m.

With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere.
Suitable for adults and ages 12+, all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
 

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Friday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert—along the way, meet astronomers, engineers, technicians, and support staff who keep these mega-machines running and learn about their research.
Suitable for adults and ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
 

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
 

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Start: July 25, 2025 5 p.m.
End: July 25, 2025 6 p.m.
 

Friday, July 25 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 26 at 3:30 p.m.

Bring your little wanderer to explore the solar system live in the Brown Planetarium. What appear to be “little” wandering stars in the sky are actually big worlds. Learn about the four gaseous planets in our solar system and how spacecraft can explore them up close!
Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+, all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
 

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Friday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m.

Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies we might use to find it.
Suitable for adults and ages 10+, all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
 

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Start: July 26, 2025 3:30 p.m.
End: July 26, 2025 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 26 at 3:30 p.m.

Bring your little wanderer to explore the solar system live in the Brown Planetarium. What appear to be “little” wandering stars in the sky are actually big worlds. Learn about the four gaseous planets in our solar system and how spacecraft can explore them up close!
Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+, all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
 

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Friday, July 19 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 26 at 5:00 p.m.

With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere.
Suitable for adults and ages 12+, all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
 

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Friday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m.

Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies we might use to find it.
Suitable for adults and ages 10+, all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium
 

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Saturday, Nov. 8 at 6:30pm, doors open at 6pm

Cost: $4/person, buy tickets online

Just 10 minutes a person. That’s all the time four Ball State students get to share a piece of the universe with you during this annual event. Students use planetarium visuals to present in the most creative way they can while competing for the title of ASTRONOMY SLAM CHAMPION. Come and vote live for the winner!

Runtime: Approximately 90 minutes total. Suitable for adults and ages 8+, all ages are welcome.

Start: December 20, 2025 2:30 p.m.
End: December 20, 2025 3:30 p.m.
 

Register for a very special Winter Solstice-themed Chair Yoga event at the Brown Planetarium on Saturday, December 20th.

Get ready for the shortest day of the year with chair yoga under the stunning planetarium sky. Additionally, you’ll enjoy a brief tour of the winter night sky and learn about the science behind this time of year.

🪑 Times: 2:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:30 PM on Saturday, December 20th, sessions last roughly 60-minutes
💲 Cost: $15, registration required

No experience needed—just bring yourself, some comfy clothes, and curiosity!

Waivers are required, so arrive early to sign and secure your spot under the stars.

🔗 Register at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_ESS058?cname=YOGA  

Start: December 20, 2025 4 p.m.
End: December 20, 2025 5 p.m.
 

Register for a very special Winter Solstice-themed Chair Yoga event at the Brown Planetarium on Saturday, December 20th.

Get ready for the shortest day of the year with chair yoga under the stunning planetarium sky. Additionally, you’ll enjoy a brief tour of the winter night sky and learn about the science behind this time of year.

🪑 Times: 2:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:30 PM on Saturday, December 20th, sessions last roughly 60-minutes
💲 Cost: $15, registration required

No experience needed—just bring yourself, some comfy clothes, and curiosity!

Waivers are required, so arrive early to sign and secure your spot under the stars.

🔗 Register at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_ESS058?cname=YOGA  

Start: December 20, 2025 5:30 p.m.
End: December 20, 2025 6:30 p.m.
 

Register for a very special Winter Solstice-themed Chair Yoga event at the Brown Planetarium on Saturday, December 20th.

Get ready for the shortest day of the year with chair yoga under the stunning planetarium sky. Additionally, you’ll enjoy a brief tour of the winter night sky and learn about the science behind this time of year.

🪑 Times: 2:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 5:30 PM on Saturday, December 20th, sessions last roughly 60-minutes
💲 Cost: $15, registration required

No experience needed—just bring yourself, some comfy clothes, and curiosity!

Waivers are required, so arrive early to sign and secure your spot under the stars.

🔗 Register at https://commerce.cashnet.com/BALL_ESS058?cname=YOGA  

Fridays: Jan. 9, 16 at 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Jan. 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.

This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece!
Perfect for ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
Note: Dome motion is common in planetarium shows, and this program has especially strong motion—please be advised.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Fridays: Jan. 9, 16 at 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Jan. 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.

This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece!
Perfect for ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
Note: Dome motion is common in planetarium shows, and this program has especially strong motion—please be advised.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Saturdays: Jan. 10, 17 at 3:30 p.m.

Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky, and learn about the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Saturdays: Jan. 10, 17 at 5:00 p.m.

From volcanoes and geysers to ice-covered oceans and methane rain, these natural satellites have some spectacular features, and many even exert a surprising influence on their planetary partners.
Perfect for adults and ages 10+, all ages are welcome.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.

Fridays: Jan. 9, 16 at 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Jan. 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.

This character-led adventure takes you through the dangers and wonders of our Solar System and beyond—fasten your seatbelt and see if you have the courage to make it home in one piece!
Perfect for ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
Note: Dome motion is common in planetarium shows, and this program has especially strong motion—please be advised.

Plan Your Visit to the Planetarium

Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 15 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time.