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Public Show Schedule 2023

 

For up-to-the-minute information about Illinois State University Planetarium offerings, call the planetarium hotline at (309) 438-5007 day or night. Listen for announcements regarding programs and activities planned in cooperation with the Twin City Amateur Astronomers.


October 2023

The Illinois State University Planetarium is excited to present Out There – The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds, running weekends through November 11. Show times are Fridays at 7:30 PM, and Saturdays at 2 PM and 7:30 PM. There are no presentations on October 27-28.

Out There – The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds explores how our curiosity has driven us to look outwards since the dawn of humanity. Today we are discovering new and distant worlds with the hope of finding extraordinary forms of life beyond imagination.

After “Out There, we delve into moon phases and eclipses, with an emphasis on our two upcoming solar eclipses. We then point out highlights found in the current evening sky. These include the bright stars, constellations, and planets currently visible from Central Illinois.


Prepare for shivers and chills at the Illinois State University Planetarium with Ghostly Tales Under the Stars! Show times are Friday, October 27 at 7:30 PM and Midnight; and Saturday, October 28 at 7:30 PM.

Join the Improv Mafia as they perform frightening improv-style stories of the supernatural live beneath the stars. Spooky tales old, new, and maybe true will stand your hair on end! The Friday and Saturday 7:30 PM performances are family oriented and appropriate for all audiences. The Friday evening Midnight performance of Ghostly Tales Under the Stars is more intense and recommended for mature audiences.

Also look for The Ghostly Tales Storytelling Hour on Saturday, October 28 at 2 PM. This matinee presentation of Ghostly Tale involves family-friendly spooky storytelling by members of the Improv Mafia.



Admission and Policies

Tickets for the ISU Planetarium's regular public shows may be purchased next to the Planetarium beginning beginning 20 minutes before each show.

Admission for the Plantarium's regular programs is:

Preschoolers (Ages 3-4) . . . . . $ 3.00
Children (Ages 5-12) . . . . . . $ 4.00
Adults (Ages 13-59 ) . . . . . . $ 5.00
Seniors (Ages 60 and older) . . . . . . $ 4.00
ISU faculty, staff, students . . . . . . $ 4.00

Cash and checks only. Sorry, but no debit or credit cards accepted. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you are interested in scheduling a private show for your school or community group then please call the Illinois State University Planetarium about special presentations at (309) 438-2496 during regular business hours, Mondays through Fridays!

 

Location

The white-domed Illinois State University Planetarium is located at the east end of Felmley Hall of Science, on the corner of College Avenue and School Street in Normal. Please see the map below.

 

Parking

Free parking for the ISU Planetarium's evening and weekend programs is available a short distance from the Planetarium in University parking lot F-67, located on the east side of School Street.

 

Updated October 23, 2023.

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