At first, it seemed the perfect mission -- too perfect, even, to make headlines. After three days in space, three Apollo astronauts, Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Fred Haise (Bill Paxton), and Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon), were finally approaching a long-cherished destination: Apollo 13 was going to the Moon. Rated PG. Released: 1995.
MPM is closed July 4 for Independence Day.
KTYT for this month will take place on Thursday, July 11.
This special show features two parts. First, audiences will experience the historic Moon walk with the Planetarium's short film, A 50th Anniversary Tribute to Apollo 11. After exploring the Moon, it's time for stargazing under a clear Wisconsin night sky! This live tour will show you where to look for planets, constellations, and many more heavenly sights.
Hike through Milwaukee’s historic Washington Park while learning about our urban nature-scape and hear poetry inspired by the natural world. For those interested, Urban Ecology Center staff will guide us through a canoeing experience of the park. All ages welcome! Meet at the Urban Ecology Center – Washington Park branch.
Registration required.
Join 2015-2016 Wisconsin Poet Laureate Kimberly Blaeser and Angela Vicko, WI Department of Natural Resources Naturalist Guide, on a walk through beautiful Lakeshore State Park. This unique experience will allow you the opportunity to experience the world around you through the lens of science and poetry, and explore how you see yourself in the natural world.
Meet at the north entrance to the park. No registration required.
During this 45-minute live program, the big dome will not only show you the stars seen from Wisconsin, it will take you there! Venture down a black hole. Gasp at a supernova. Explore our galaxy and beyond in this dynamic trek through the cosmos. The tour guide will even take special side trip requests from its passengers! For grades 7 and up.
Time impacts us everyday -- but what is it exactly? Where does time come from? Explore these mysteries and many more in the Planetarium’s newest creation. Join friendly robots Tortoise and Hare in their voyage around the Earth and beyond to discover the wild origins of time! Grades 3 and up.
Take a wondrous journey through the world of color and beyond! Discover why the sky is blue, why Mars is red, and more. Explore the invisible universe! Tour within a plant leaf and voyage inside the human eye. Investigate x-rays at the doctor's office and in a monstrous black hole. You'll even witness the real color of an ancient dinosaur!
Showing March 30 - June 14, 2019