The Daniel M. Soref Dome Theater & Planetarium

Comet Show at Planetarium

Enjoy a unique visual experience at the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium and Dome Theater!

Take in an awe-inspiring 23-minute Planetarium program or a magnificent 45-minute giant screen film. A free Planetarium program is ALWAYS included with general admission or membership!

For additional information, such as showtimes and prices, see what’s playing.


Solar Eclipse Watch
Monday, April 8, 2024
12:30-3 p.m.

MPM is your resource for a safe viewing experience of the biggest solar eclipse Milwaukee will see in 70 years. Visit our Solar Eclipse Watch page for a list of safe-viewing locations as the moon covers approximately 90% of the sun, clear skies permitting!

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About the Dome Theater

With crystal clear images on a six-story-tall screen and wraparound digital surround sound, watching a show in the Dome Theater transports you into the center of the action -- be it climbing the daunting heights of Everest, cruising the skies on the back of a pterosaur, or experiencing the weightlessness of space.


Planetarium Programs

MPM's Planetarium is Wisconsin's largest and most modern, and is the first Planetarium in the world to debut a Digistar 6 computer projection system that fills the entire Dome Theater with stunning 3D animations, creating an immersive astronomy experience. You'll see breathtaking vistas of the night sky, planets, the Milky Way, and distant wonders of the universe.