Mueller Planetarium is located inside Morrill Hall. Shows are available to the public on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with the exception of home football gamedays. Tickets may be purchased on site at Morrill Hall.
Planetarium Ticket Prices
Planetarium ticket prices do not include Morrill Hall admission. Museum admission is required for planetarium access. Please note that planetarium ticket sales end 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the show. Admission to the planetarium will not be allowed once the show has begun.
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (ages 19+)* | $6.00 plus tax |
| Children (ages 3-18)* | $5.00 plus tax |
*Members receive $1.50 off general admission price
Local Resources:
Hyde Observatory
Prairie Astronomy Club
The Fulldome Experience is made possible by a generous donation from the Friends of the State Museum.
January Shows
One World, One Sky
Join Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from Zhima Jie, the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street!
Saturday 11:00am
Runtime 40 minutes, Ages 4-7
Mysteries of Your Brain (NEW!)
Explore what makes the human brain so special. Zoom along the paths of neurons, find out how human and animal brains differ, and experience illusions on a grand scale!
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 1:00 pm
Runtime 22 minutes, Ages 8+
Audio Universe: A Tour of the Solar System
Travel on a spacecraft that can turn the objects in space into sound! Visit the Earth, Moon, Sun, and all the planets of the Solar System. This show is an immersive experience that can be enjoyed irrespective of level of vision.
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 3:00 pm
Runtime 35 minutes, Ages 6+
Group visit options
The museum offers discounts for large group visits. Groups must book at least 2 weeks in advance, and payment must be submitted in one installment via one payment method. Group visit rates include admission to Morrill Hall. Inquire here about a Group Visit.
