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.
October Shows
**A special lineup of shows will play during Fossil Day on October 11. Spooky Space and Habitat Earth will only run at 1:00pm and 3:00 pm respectively that day.
Spooky Space
Meet the spectacular stars of Halloween and their far more terrible counterparts in space. Oh yes, space has its monsters: Black holes, zombie stars, and ghostly nebulae! Explore these “spooky” wonders of the night sky and learn about the celestial origins of Halloween and how it’s an astronomical holiday.
Friday - 1:00 PM
Saturday - 11:00AM & 1:00 PM
Sunday - 3:00 PM
Runtime 23 minutes, Ages 6+
Habitat Earth
Dive beneath the ocean’s surface, burrow beneath the forest floor, and journey to new heights to witness the intricate intersection between human and ecological networks. Learn how life changes our planet and discover what it means to live in today’s connected world.
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 3:00 pm
Runtime 24 minutes, Ages 9+
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.
