Daniel M. Soref Planetarium
Welcome to the Universe!
The Daniel M. Soref Planetarium is Wisconsin's largest and most modern planetarium, located at the Milwaukee Public Museum in the same theater as the IMAX®!
The Planetarium's new Digistar 3 computer projection system fills the entire dome theater with stunning 3-D 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. Also, as part of every planetarium show, you'll experience the Skies Over Milwaukee, a live tour of the current night sky that will point out the location of the Moon, planets, constellations and more. Visit us! An immersive astronomy experience awaits.
Events and News
Dr. Patrick Slane: “Because the World is Round”
Senior Astrophysicist, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Lecture will take place at the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium
7pm, Thursday, November 19
Reservations required, seating is limited.$5, Free for Members and students w/ID
Register by calling (414) 278-2728
Join Dr. Patrick Slane for the lecture "Because the World is Round," a melding of the left and right sides of the brain to combine the music of astrophysics with the beauty and clarity of The Beatles. Dr. Slane’s research centers on high energy astrophysics, with particular concentration on the aftermath of massive stellar explosions. In addition, Dr. Slane is an unabashed life-long fan of The Beatles, logging countless hours enjoying their music, and twice walking the streets of Liverpool to absorb the humble environment that gave birth to the band. He’ll show you how the song “Because,” by The Beatles, has a profound basis in physics and astronomy.
The Starry Messenger
Receive a FREE star map each month! Send an e-mail to Planetarium Director Bob Bonadurer at bonadurer@mpm.edu and place 'subscribe' in the subject line. Subscribers will also receive The Starry Messenger, the Planetarium's monthly enewsletter.
My Milwaukee
See our new mini-movie My Milwaukee on the big Planetarium dome. This two-minute movie plays before every Planetarium show. You can preview the movie below!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a planetarium?
A planetarium is a domed theater where simulations of the night sky and images of stars, planets and other celestial objects are projected on screens above and around the audience. The newest generation of planetariums use fully digital projection systems, such as the Soref Planetarium's Digistar 3 full-dome video technology. This gives planetariums great flexibility in showing not only the night sky, but any other image they wish.