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 Mayan Archaeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe
This unique planetarium show intertwines science and mythology. Mayan Archaeoastronomy takes viewers on a poetic journey, exploring how the ancient Mayans viewed and understood the Universe.
This feast of colors and sounds makes for an artistic interpretation of the Universe that you’ll long remember. Stunning 360° visuals create the impression of being inside a beautiful, stylized painting.
Mayan Archaeoastronomy runs weekends from September 5 through November 15.
Fridays at 7:30 PM, and Saturdays at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM.
There are no presentation of Mayan Archaeoastronomy October 24-25, with the ISU Planetarium and Improv Mafia presenting Ghostly Tales Under the Stars that weekend.
The ISU Planetarium and Improv Mafia are pleased to present Ghostly Tales Under the Stars
Prepare for shivers and chills at the Illinois State University Planetarium with Ghostly Tales Under the Stars! Show times are Friday, October 24 at 7:30 PM and Midnight, and Saturday, October 25 at 2 PM and 7:30 PM.
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.
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 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.
