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Showtimes

Free and open to the public — reservations are required!
 
 

We present Public Shows every other Friday. We generally have children's shows at 7pm (or 8pm in Summer) and advanced shows at 8pm (or 9pm in Summer) followed by rooftop telescope observing, weather permitting. Our dome capacity is 60 visitors total. 

Our shows last approximately 45-60 minutes. After the show, our telescope assistants invite you to the rooftop telescope for live viewing of the night sky. Check out the Plan Your Visit section of our website for information about What to ExpectFAQs, Parking and Directions, Accessibility and more. For questions or concerns please email planetarium@mail.wvu.edu.

Important!

  • To cancel your reservation, please contact us so we may open remaining seats.
  • Late visitors will not be admitted! Doors close promptly at the start of a show.

Upcoming Planetarium Shows

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Dec
06

Big Astronomy

Friday, Dec 06, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Coming soon!, Big Astronomy
Available Thursday, Aug 15 at 1:00 PM

Big Astronomy, or Astronomía a Gran Escala, is a multifaceted research and outreach project supported by several partners and funded by the National Science Foundation that showcases the award-winning bilingual planetarium show Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries. The film transports viewers to Chile where the dark skies and dry, remote setting create ideal conditions for observing the Universe. Against a backdrop of breathtaking visuals and a hypnotic soundtrack, Big Astronomy introduces the diverse people who push the limits of technology, enable scientific discovery and expand what we know about the Universe using state-of-the-art telescopes.

Dec
06

Oasis in Space

Friday, Dec 06, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Coming soon!, Oasis in Space
Available Thursday, Aug 15 at 1:00 PM

Oasis in Space transports the audience on a startling and beautiful voyage through our universe, galaxy and solar system in search of  liquid water - a key ingredient for life on Earth.

Dec
19
Poster thumbnail for the show Holiday Show - Season of Lights

Holiday Show - "Season of Lights"

Thursday, Dec 19, 2024
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. The show recounts the historical religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice — not only Christian and Jewish, but also Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican and Hopi.

Dec
19
Poster thumbnail for the show Holiday Show - Season of Lights

Holiday Show - "Season of Lights"

Thursday, Dec 19, 2024
7:00 PM -

Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. The show recounts the historical religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice — not only Christian and Jewish, but also Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican and Hopi.

Dec
20
Poster thumbnail for the show Holiday Show - Season of Lights

Holiday Show - "Season of Lights"

Friday, Dec 20, 2024
6:00 PM -

Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. The show recounts the historical religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice — not only Christian and Jewish, but also Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican and Hopi.

Dec
20
Poster thumbnail for the show Holiday Show - Season of Lights

Holiday Show - "Season of Lights"

Friday, Dec 20, 2024
7:00 PM -

Season of Light explores the reasons humans are so fascinated with lighting up our lives during the December holiday season. The show recounts the historical religious and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice — not only Christian and Jewish, but also Celtic, Nordic, Roman, Irish, Mexican and Hopi.