Now Showing at the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium
- Ice Worlds
- Travel to the Arctic and Antarctic to examine the ecosystems that live and thrive in that region, and see how their survival is connected with our own. Next, travel beyond Earth, where you'll see how the existence of ice shapes the landscape and the natural systems on other planets and moons in our solar system. Ice Worlds finishes with the MPM-produced The Pluto Story, a look at the popular ex-planet.
Showing through December 20, 2009
- Star Light Star Bright
- Milwaukee's largest planetarium becomes a magical place when Star Light Star Bright lights up the big screen for your group of pre-schoolers. Moon Dog, Jaime Starr and Sky Maker will get kids singing tunes like the "Mr. Sun Song," drawing constellations and learning rhymes from the "Planet Poem."
Star Light Star Bright is shown by reservation only.
Showing through December 31, 2009
- Galileo: The Power of the Telescope
- Two eyes and two pieces of glass revolutionized human understanding 400 years ago. The eyes belonged to Galileo Galilei, and the curved pieces of glass were the lenses of his telescope. In Galileo: The Power of the Telescope – a Daniel M. Soref Planetarium original production – you'll learn Galileo's personal and powerful story, and explore how his discoveries displaced long-held views about the universe. Narrated by Dava Sobel, author of the award-winning biography Galileo's Daughter.
Showing through March 18, 2010
Special Shows by Reservation Only
Choose from any of the shows listed below for your special group. Shows can be presented Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday night.
Cost is $5 per person, with a 20 person or $100 payment minimum. To make a reservation, call Planetarium Director Bob Bonadurer at (414) 278-6985. These events can also be catered by Zilli's Catering.
School groups can reserve shows at 9:30am and 10:30am weekday mornings. For list of shows, please visit www.mpm.edu/planetarium/schools/
- Wisconsin Skies
- Great for scout groups working on merit badges! The first hour of Wisconsin Skies consists of stargazing under the planetarium dome, where your group will view their favorite constellation, star or planet, and ask questions. The second hour will shift outdoors to the real sky and showcase the Planetarium's new telescopes (weather permitting). Telescope demonstrations will be given inside in the main concourse.
- Celestial Birthday Bash
- See the sky as it was the day you were born, or show a birthday sky for a special family member or friend! This unique birthday show features a personalized, celestial birthday cake and a tour through the solar system to see how old the birthday person would be on other planets—including Pluto!
- Romancing the Stars
- Our popular Valentine's show can now be presented for your wedding proposal, anniversary or special romantic night. Romancing the Stars can be personally crafted with names and pictures of your loved ones for any special celebration – no matter if its for two of you, or 200 of your closest friends.