Public Shows
For up-to-the-minute information about Illinois State University Planetarium offerings, call the Planetarium's Skyline at (309) 438-5007 day or night.
Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
The ISU Planetarium is pleased to offer: Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope
Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope follows two students as they explore the night sky with an astronomer at a local star party. Along the way, the students learn the history of the telescope from Galileo's child-like spyglass - using two small pieces of glass - to the launch of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope and the future of astronomy. Geared for audiences of all ages, the show explores the wonders discovered by astronomers over the last 400 years.
Running May 21st through July 11th, with no show Independence Day, July 4th.
Wednesdays at 2:00 PM and Fridays at 7:30 PM
The ISU Planetarium offers 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.
