BGSU Planetarium

Public planetarium shows are open to all and are offered from September through early May on most Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Programs feature a star talk showing the current evening sky followed by a multimedia planetarium show. Sunday evening shows are followed by stargazing at the observatory on the roof, weather permitting. Please note that doors close five minutes after the announced planetarium show time. A $2 donation suggested for all planetarium shows.

Area schools and community groups can arrange a group planetarium visit by contacting Dr. Kate Dellenbusch at dellenk@bgsu.edu or 419-372-7850. Groups may choose from over 100 different programs, with options available for all ages from pre-school through adult. These options include full-dome video shows, digitized classic multimedia shows, live interactive programs, and workshops. 

Our price for group bookings is $2 per person for all programs. Groups must meet the following minimum totals: $40 for a daytime show, $50 for an evening show, $100 for a Saturday or Sunday show.

You can also reserve two programs for your group to create a two-hour visit; the price for this option is $4 per person. If you reserve two multimedia programs, you can do one program before lunch and another after lunch if you wish.