Public Shows
For up-to-the-minute information about Illinois State University Planetarium offerings, call the planetarium skyline at (309) 438-5007 day or night.
Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Laser Fantasy Show
Dazzling lasers and music combine to sweep you off your feet as each show explores a different artist or musical genre, from classic rock to country. Highlighted this year is Taylor Swift, with the show also featuring artists such as the Beatles, Elton John, Queen, and Pink Floyd.
View our Showing Schedule
The ISU Planetrium Presents: Big Astronomy
Travel to three major observatories as we take you on a journey through the mountains of Chile and meet the people who work there. Explore from the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory to the Atacama Desert to experience the mysteries of the universe.
Availible September 6th - November 16th (note there will be no showings of Big Astronomy from September 13th through the 22nd.)
Fridays: 7:30 PM
Saturdays: 2:00 PM, 7:30 PM
The ISU Planetarium is pleased to offer online and free: Legends of the Night Sky - Perseus and Andromeda
Thank you to Joanne Young and Audio Visual Imagineering for making this show available!
Admission and Policies
Tickets for the ISU Planetarium's public shows may be purchased in the Planetarium Gift Shop beginning 20 minutes before each show.
Admission for the Plantarium's regular programs is:
Preschoolers (Ages 3-4) . . . $5.00
Children (Ages 5-12) . . . $6.00
Adults (Ages 13-59 ) . . . $7.00
Seniors (Ages 60 and older) . . $6.00
ISU faculty, staff, students . . . $6.00
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 and Parking
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.
Inexpensive parking for the 2 PM Wednesday matinees is available in the ISU visitor lot, located on Locust Street.
Free parking for the 7:30 PM Friday programs is available a short distance from the ISU Planetarium in University parking lot F-67, located on the east side of School Street.
