Mueller Planetarium is located inside Morrill Hall. Shows are available to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with the exception of home football gamedays. Tickets may be purchased on site at Morrill Hall.
Planetarium Ticket Prices
Planetarium ticket prices do not include Morrill Hall admission. Museum admission is required for planetarium access. Please note that planetarium ticket sales end 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the show. Admission to the planetarium will not be allowed once the show has begun.
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (ages 19+)* | $6.00 plus tax |
| Children (ages 3-18)* | $5.00 plus tax |
*Members receive $1.50 off general admission price
Local Resources:
Hyde Observatory
Prairie Astronomy Club
The Fulldome Experience is made possible by a generous donation from the Friends of the State Museum.
December Shows
Cosmic Adventures
Take a roller coaster ride from our Moon, through our Solar System, and the rest of our galaxy.
Saturday 11:00am*
Runtime 20 minutes, Ages 4+
*There will be now show Saturday, December 13 due to Investigate Saturday Science Lab activities happening in the planetarium.
Weather: Wonders & Mysteries Revealed
Explore fascinating weather phenomena found on planet Earth.
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 1:00 pm
Runtime 30 minutes, Ages 6+
Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible
Leading scientists have been brought together to shed light on the physics of black hole formation in the context of galaxy evolution.
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 3:00 pm
Runtime 35 minutes, Ages 6+
Group visit options
The museum offers discounts for large group visits. Groups must book at least 2 weeks in advance, and payment must be submitted in one installment via one payment method. Group visit rates include admission to Morrill Hall. Inquire here about a Group Visit.
