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 present Season of Light
Season of Light recounts the historical, religious, and cultural rituals surrounding the coming of winter and the shortest day of the year – the winter solstice. This December favorite is beautifully narrated by National Public Radio’s Noah Adams.
The full-dome program explores not only Christian and Jewish; but also Egyptian, Roman, Pagan, Celtic, Nordic, and Hopi practices. Season of Light also looks at some of our more light-hearted seasonal traditions, from kissing under the mistletoe to songs about lords a-leaping and ladies dancing.
Season of Light runs weekends from December 5 through December 20.
Fridays at 7:30 PM, and Saturdays at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM.
The ISU Planetarium offers online and free: Legends of the Night Sky - Perseus and Andromeda
Explore the ancient Greek and Roman myths leading to today’s constellations. Here we meet the hero Perseus, as he fights the evil Medusa and rescues the princess Andromeda.
This show is produced by Audio Visual Imagineering, with copyright © 2020. It may not be copied or distributed without their express written permission.
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 weekday programs is available in the ISU visitor lot, located on Locust Street.
Free parking for the Friday 7:30 PM show, and Saturday 2 PM and 7:30 PM shows is available a short distance from the ISU Planetarium in University parking lot F-67, located on the east side of School Street.
