Visit the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium & Dome Theater during your next trip to MPM!
One Planetarium program is included with your Museum admission. At this time, programs cannot be reserved in advance and are first-come, first-served.
Giant-screen films are sold separately from Museum admission and can be reserved online, by phone, or in-person. Members $5, non-members $6. Sustainer+ members can reserve for free, but must call 414-278-2728 or visit MPM.
Daily Schedule
October 1 to October 31, 2025
| 10:30 a.m. | Wisconsin Stargazing |
| 11:10 a.m. | Call of the Dolphins |
| 12:10 p.m. | Spooky Space |
| 12:50 p.m. | Superpower Dogs |
| 1:50 p.m. | Wisconsin Stargazing |
| 2:30 p.m. | Call of the Dolphins |
| 3:30 p.m. | Spooky Space |
| 3:30 p.m. | The Artistic Universe |
| 4:10 p.m. | Call of the Dolphins |
The following schedule will be in effect November 2, 2025 to January 22, 2026
| 10:30 a.m. | Wisconsin Stargazing |
| 11:10 a.m. | Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa |
| 12:10 p.m. | The First Stargazers |
| 12:50 p.m. | Call of the Dolphins |
| 1:50 p.m. | Wisconsin Stargazing |
| 2:30 p.m. | Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa |
| 3:30 p.m. | The First Stargazers |
| 4:10 p.m. | Call of the Dolphins |
Now Showing
Call of the Dolphins - Giant Film
Experience the beauty, intelligence, and mystery of wild dolphins like never before, on the giant screen! Call of the Dolphins immerses you in their world, from playful social bonds to incredible rescue stories that reveal the deep connection between humans and these remarkable ocean creatures.
Superpower Dogs - Giant Film
Experience the life-saving "superpowers" and extraordinary bravery of some of the world's most amazing dogs. In this inspiring true story, our best friends are also real-life superheroes. Journey around the globe to meet remarkable dogs who save lives, and discover the powerful bond they share with their human partners.
Spooky Space - Planetarium Program
Looking for cosmic fun this Halloween season? Would you like to meet the stars -- the stars of Halloween? Monsters, zombies, and ghosts -- and their far more terrible counterparts in space? Oh yes, space has its monsters: Black holes, zombie stars, and spectacular ghostly nebulae!
The Artistic Universe - Planetarium Program
Discover how STEAM empowers STEM! Explore fascinating connections between art and science, which both strive to understand the beauty and mystery that surrounds us all. Adventures include diving into paintings and experiencing a fun, new version of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."
Wisconsin Stargazing - Planetarium Program
Take a live tour of the current Wisconsin night sky in this 22-minute guided Planetarium program. A lively astronomy educator will show you all of the current sights on a clear dome “sky,” such as planets, constellations, meteors, and other fun celestial phenomena. The program includes a cosmic Q&A session and requests from the audience.
Coming Soon
Serengeti: Journey to the Heart of Africa - Giant Film
Visit the Serengeti in this awe-inspiring immersive giant film! Experience an incredible place home to many of the world's most iconic animals. You'll see one of the greatest natural events, the annual wildebeest migration. Learn how these creatures play their distinct role in the balance of an entire ecosystem.
The First Stargazers - Planetarium Program
Journey into the far past to explore our first connections to the sky above! Witness the very first stargazer making a moon calendar from animal bones 30,000 years ago. Visit Egypt and its amazing pyramids of Giza. See stunning re-creations of the Alexandria Library, Chichen Itza, and Stonehenge.
