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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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Sep
05
Poster thumbnail for the show Two Small Pieces of Glass 👪 Children's Show

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

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

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.

Sep
19
Poster thumbnail for the show We are Guardians 👪

"We are Guardians" 👪Children's Show

Friday, Sep 19, 2025
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM

We Are Guardians looks at how our world, its peoples and ecosystems are intrinsically connected, and how with the help of satellite monitoring we can examine the links between human activities and climate change.

Sep
19
Poster thumbnail for the show Mars: The Ultimate Voyage

"Mars: The Ultimate Voyage"

Friday, Sep 19, 2025
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM

Join us on a journey to the Red Planet—the farthest voyage ever made by humans. What does it take to make it to Mars? In this new production designed by Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, we’ll discover the many challenges astronauts will face and how creativity, communication, and collaboration are essential for deep space exploration.

Oct
03
Poster thumbnail for the show WVU Fall Family Weekend - Saturn & Beyond

WVU Fall Family Weekend - "Saturn & Beyond"

Friday, Oct 03, 2025
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

For families attending WVU Fall Family Weekend

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.

Oct
03
Poster thumbnail for the show WVU Fall Family Weekend - Saturn & Beyond

WVU Fall Family Weekend - "Saturn & Beyond"

Friday, Oct 03, 2025
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM

For families attending WVU Fall Family Weekend

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.

Oct
04
Poster thumbnail for the show WVU Fall Family Weekend - Saturn & Beyond

WVU Fall Family Weekend - "Saturn & Beyond"

Saturday, Oct 04, 2025
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM

For families attending WVU Fall Family Weekend

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.

Oct
04
Poster thumbnail for the show WVU Fall Family Weekend - Saturn & Beyond

WVU Fall Family Weekend - "Saturn & Beyond"

Saturday, Oct 04, 2025
8:00 PM - 8:50 PM

For families attending WVU Fall Family Weekend

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.