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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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Aug
22
Poster thumbnail for the show Earth's Wild Ride 👪 Children's Show

"Earth's Wild Ride" 👪 Children's Show

Friday, Aug 22, 2025
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM

Set on the surface of the Moon in the year 2081, a grandfather and his granddaughter watch a solar eclipse from scenic cliffs overlooking their moon colony. As they watch the Moon's shadow move across Earth, the grandfather tells stories of crashing asteroids, erupting volcanoes, roaring dinosaurs, electrifying lightning and booming thunder.

Aug
22
Poster thumbnail for the show Stars: Powerhouses of the Universe

Stars: Powerhouses of the Universe

Friday, Aug 22, 2025
9:00 PM - 9:50 PM

Every star has a story; some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten while others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, lighting the Universe. Journey to the furthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of stars.
Sep
05
Poster thumbnail for the show Two Small Pieces of Glass 👪 Children's Show

"Two Small Pieces of Glass" 👪 Children's Show

Friday, Sep 05, 2025
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM
Coming soon!, "Two Small Pieces of Glass" 👪 Children's Show
Available Friday, Aug 22 at 8:00 AM

While attending a local star party, two teenagers learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the Universe. Their conversation with a local female astronomer enlightens them on the history of the telescope and the discoveries these wonderful tools have made. The students see how telescopes work and how the largest observatories in the world use these instruments to explore the mysteries of the universe.

Sep
05
Poster thumbnail for the show Saturn and Beyond 🪐

"Saturn and Beyond" 🪐

Friday, Sep 05, 2025
9:00 PM - 9:50 PM
Coming soon!, "Saturn and Beyond" 🪐
Available Friday, Aug 22 at 8:00 AM

Saturn’s rings are one of the most beautiful sights in the solar system. Astronomers have known about these rings for over 400 years, yet they still present many questions. Learn the history of the discovery of Saturn’s rings and see the mysterious features captured by space craft that have explored the planet.