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.
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.
Available September 6th - November 16th (Note are no presentations of Big Astronomy on October 25th and 22nd.)
Fridays: 7:30 PM
Saturdays: 2:00 PM, 7:30 PM
The ISU Planetarium and Improv Mafia Offer: Ghostly Tales Under the Stars
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 7:30 PM and Saturday 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.
Available Halloween Weekend only, October 25th - October 26th
Fridays: 7:30 PM, Midnight
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.
