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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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Jul
31
Poster thumbnail for the show Big Astronomy

"Big Astronomy"

Friday, Jul 31, 2026
8:00 PM - 8:50 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.

Jul
31
Poster thumbnail for the show Astronomía - a Gran Escala  (Film in Spanish)

"Astronomía - a Gran Escala" (Film in Spanish)

Aug
14
Poster thumbnail for the show Tales of the Maya Skies

"Tales of the Maya Skies"

Friday, Aug 14, 2026
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM
Coming soon!, "Tales of the Maya Skies"
Available Friday, Jul 31 at 8:00 AM

Tales of the Maya Skies takes you on an exciting journey back in time to the beautiful jungle city of Chichén Itzá and the world of the ancient Maya. Here we discover how this ancient civilization learned to interpret the world around them to develop a sophisticated understanding of astronomy, mathematics and science - knowledge that has influenced much of our present day learning.

Aug
14
Poster thumbnail for the show Living in Balance: Anishinaabe Star Knowledge

"Living in Balance: Anishinaabe Star Knowledge"

Friday, Aug 14, 2026
9:00 PM - 9:50 PM
Coming soon!, "Living in Balance: Anishinaabe Star Knowledge"
Available Friday, Jul 31 at 8:00 AM

Living in Balance: Anishinaabe Star Knowledge highlights Anishinaabe stories of constellations and moons in relation to contemporary insights about environmental changes, emphasizing how the environment and its changes affect star knowledge. It presents teachings about the stars, planets, seasons, and how to live a good life, respecting the lands, waters, animals, and all forms of life.