Visit the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium & Dome Theater during your next trip to MPM!
One Planetarium program is included with your Museum admission. At this time, programs cannot be reserved in advance and are first-come, first-served.
Giant-screen films are sold separately from Museum admission and can be reserved online, by phone, or in-person. Members $5, non-members $6. Sustainer+ members can reserve for free, but must call 414-278-2728 or visit MPM.
Daily Schedule
November 2, 2025 to January 22, 2026
| 10:30 a.m. | Wisconsin Stargazing |
| 11:10 a.m. | Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa |
| 12:10 p.m. | The First Stargazers |
| 12:50 p.m. | Call of the Dolphins |
| 1:50 p.m. | Wisconsin Stargazing |
| 2:30 p.m. | Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa |
| 3:30 p.m. | The First Stargazers |
| 4:10 p.m. | Call of the Dolphins |
The following schedule will be in effect January 23, 2026 to June 12, 2026
| 10:30 a.m. | Wisconsin Stargazing |
| 11:10 a.m. | Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa |
| 12:10 p.m. | A to Z Astronomy! |
| 12:50 p.m. | Ocean Odyssey |
| 1:50 p.m. | Wisconsin Stargazing |
| 2:30 p.m. | Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa |
| 3:30 p.m. | A to Z Astronomy! |
| 4:10 p.m. | Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon* |
* Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon will also play on the last Friday night of the month at 6 & 7 p.m.
(Dates are January 30, February 27, March 27, April 24, & May 29)
Now Showing
Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa - Giant Film
Visit the Serengeti in this awe-inspiring immersive giant film! Experience an incredible place home to many of the world's most iconic animals. You'll see one of the greatest natural events, the annual wildebeest migration. Learn how these creatures play their distinct role in the balance of an entire ecosystem.
The First Stargazers - Planetarium Program
Journey into the far past to explore our first connections to the sky above! Witness the very first stargazer making a moon calendar from animal bones 30,000 years ago. Visit Egypt and its amazing pyramids of Giza. See stunning re-creations of the Alexandria Library, Chichen Itza, and Stonehenge.
Call of the Dolphins - Giant Film
Experience the beauty, intelligence, and mystery of wild dolphins like never before, on the giant screen! Call of the Dolphins immerses you in their world, from playful social bonds to incredible rescue stories that reveal the deep connection between humans and these remarkable ocean creatures.
Spooky Space - Planetarium Program
The Artistic Universe - Planetarium Program
Wisconsin Stargazing - Planetarium Program
Take a live tour of the current Wisconsin night sky in this 22-minute guided Planetarium program. A lively astronomy educator will show you all of the current sights on a clear dome “sky,” such as planets, constellations, meteors, and other fun celestial phenomena. The program includes a cosmic Q&A session and requests from the audience.
Coming Soon
Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon - Giant Film
Experience one of music's most iconic albums under the power and magic of Wisconsin's largest planetarium. Don't miss this cosmic journey into the future and back in time. Each song is an immersion transcending reality!
Ocean Odyssey - Giant Film
Encounter the wonders of the southern sea as you accompany a pod of humpback whales embarking on an underwater journey to migrate from the Great Barrier Reef to Antarctica. Learn about our global network of ocean currents crucial to life.
A to Z Astronomy - Planetarium Program
Take a live tour of the current Wisconsin night sky in this 22-minute guided Planetarium program. A lively astronomy educator will show you all of the current sights on a clear dome “sky,” such as planets, constellations, meteors, and other fun celestial phenomena. The program includes a cosmic Q&A session and requests from the audience.
Stellar Women in Astronomy - Planetarium Program
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
This dynamic program celebrates trailblazing women who transformed our understanding of the universe. From Hypatia's ancient wisdom to Caroline Herschel's comets, Maria Mitchell's stars, and Henrietta Leavitt's galaxies, along with modern pioneers like Katherine Johnson, Vera Rubin, Jocelyn Bell, and Katie Bouman, this Planetarium journey shines a spotlight on brilliance too often overlooked. Discover how their groundbreaking discoveries continue to shape astronomy and inspire future generations of stargazers!
