Explore the universe with three exciting, free planetarium shows this month at the Brown Planetarium—perfect for families, kids, and curious adults. From the adventures of Magic Tree House: Space Mission to stargazing in Sky Skills Live and the compelling Birth of Planet Earth, there's something for all ages to enjoy.
Magic Tree House: Space Mission
Fridays: Aug. 22, 29 at 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays: Aug. 23, 30 at 3:30 p.m.
Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut.
Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners; all ages are welcome.
Sky Skills Live
Fridays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays: Aug. 23, 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a live, guided tour of the late summer night sky—featuring August's celestial highlights—using free star charts provided during the program.
Perfect for adults and ages 8+; all ages are welcome.
Birth of Planet Earth
Saturdays: Aug. 23, 30 at 5:00 p.m.
This show tells the twisted tale of our planet’s origins, and helps us explore the potential of other possible worlds like our own.
Suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome.
Program Information
- The planetarium is located on the west end of the Cooper Science Building, at 2111 W. Riverside Ave. in Muncie.
- No reservations or tickets are required unless otherwise noted. Cash donations are accepted at the door.
- Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close once full or 15 minutes after showtime, and no entry is permitted after that time.
- Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. We recommend arriving early as seating is done on a first-come, first-served basis and seating is limited. We offer hands-on activities before most shows.
- Programs run approximately 50 minutes long, which includes a live sky tour.
- No food, drinks, gum, candy are allowed in the planetarium.
- Cellphones and any electronics that emit light must be silenced or turned off and put away at the start of all programs. Please refrain from wearing light-up shoes to planetarium programs.
- Children should be accompanied by an adult.
- The planetarium and Ball State campus are tobacco-free spaces.
- We greatly appreciate your support to make our programs possible.
For additional information, visit the Charles W. Brown Planetarium website at www.bsu.edu/planetarium.