Journey through space and time at free public and private programs in Indiana’s largest planetarium.
All regularly scheduled planetarium programs are free of charge, cash donations are accepted at the door. No tickets or reservations are required for public planetarium shows except for our annual “Astronomy SLAM!”.
Check out the showtimes below, or visit the Charles W. Brown Planetarium website for more information. Interested in scheduling a private educational visit to the planetarium? Request a planetarium visit for your Ball State class or group online.
Living Worlds
Fridays: Aug. 23, 30 at 5:00pm (special early showing)
Saturdays: Aug. 24, 31 at 5:00pm
Whether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Join narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies we might use to find it. Along the way, you’ll learn how light and color can help us spot other living worlds even from vast distances—and develop a new appreciation for the one-of-a-kind planet right beneath our feet. Suitable for all ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
Late Summer Skies Live
Fridays: Aug. 23, 30 at 6:30pm
Saturdays: Aug. 24, 31 at 6:30pm
People often peer into the darkness of the night sky and wonder, “what is out there?” Seemingly dark regions of space are actually filled with nebulae, star clusters, and other galaxies. Come learn how to navigate the sky by using bright stars and constellations with the help of a star chart, and discover what fascinating objects exist deep in space. Most suitable for all ages 8+, all ages welcome.
Kitz the Cat’s SuperMoon Adventure
Saturdays: Aug. 24, 31 at 3:30pm
Develop an understanding of the danger of space junk and humanity’s moon exploration while following adventurous cat astronauts! The Earth in the far future, where humanity no longer exists. Cats that survived in the debris left behind by humanity have evolved into intelligent beings. Three cats – Kitz, Tutti, and Pepe – are working as cleaners at NYASA and today’s mission is to clean up space junk. But these unpredictable street cats skip some of their work and fly to the Moon! Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+, all ages are welcome.