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.
July Shows
Beyond the Sun: In Search of a New Earth
Enjoy a journey through the Universe to discover what exoplanets are and how they can be detected.
Saturdays at 11:00 am
Runtime 25 minutes, Ages 6+
Global Soundscapes: Mission to Record the Earth
Travel the globe with scientists to investigate spectacular soundscapes. You'll hear the Earth in a whole new way. This is a live, interactive program led by a museum educator.
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 1:00 pm
Runtime 45 minutes, Ages 9+
A Planetarium Live! Program
Solar Superstorms
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun. How will they affect planet earth? Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch.
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 3:00 pm
Runtime 25 minutes, Ages 10+
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.
