About
Barlow Planetarium Youth Programs includes Family Astronomy Night, Field Trips for K-12 classes, a Portable Planetarium, Scouts, and Space Academy. It also offers public star shows and laser shows Wednesday through Saturday.
Programs
- Family Astronomy Night — Special evening showings; one event listed for October 17th
- Field Trips — K-12 class
- Portable Planetarium
- Scouts
- Space Academy
- Public star shows — Wednesday-Saturday
- Laser shows — Wednesday-Saturday
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- Facility hours: Box Office Hours: Wed-Fri 2–4:00 p.m., Sat 12:30-4:00 p.m. and 1/2 hour prior to evening shows; Sun–Mon: CLOSED
About the provider
The Barlow Planetarium opened to the public on March 20, 1998 and has served Northeast Wisconsin for over two decades. Teri Gee is the Planetarium Manager, and Ty Westbrook is the Planetarium Supervisor. The planetarium says, "Sharing the Wonders of the Universe!" It is the first major planetarium in the state of Wisconsin, and in August 2024 it was awarded an IMLS grant to purchase a portable planetarium.
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Last updated November 5, 2026.
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