This weekend, we explore world-class observatories, learn why Chile is an ideal environment for astronomy, and meet some of the diverse people who make BIG discoveries possible in “Big Astronomy,” and visit the Moon with our Sesame Street friends in “One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure.” Check out the showtimes below, or visit the Brown Planetarium website for more information.
Big Astronomy
Fridays: Sept. 10, 17 at 6:30pm
Saturdays: Sept. 11, 18 at 5pm and 6:30pm
Explore world-class observatories, learn why Chile is an ideal environment for astronomy, and meet some of the diverse people who make BIG discoveries possible in this new planetarium program.
Suitable for all ages 10+.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure
Sept. 11, 18 at 3:30pm
Oct. 2, 16, 30 at 3:30pm
"One World, One Sky" is a brilliant program that follows Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a new friend from China. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They will also find shapes in the sky that will help them find the North Star.
Suitable for children in pre-kindergarten through 1st grade.
Planetarium Information
- Masks are required inside the Brown Planetarium and all other Ball State buildings, regardless of vaccination status.
- Planetarium shows are free of charge. We appreciate your support to make this possible.
- No reservations are required for public planetarium shows. However, plan to arrive early as seating is done on a first-come, first-served basis and seating is limited. We offer hands-on activities for you to enjoy before the show.
- We do our best to have doors open 30 minutes before show time.
- Food, drinks, gum or candy are not allowed in the planetarium.
- Cellphones and any electronics that emit light must be silenced or turned off at the start of all programs. Please refrain from wearing light-up shoes to any planetarium programs.
- Children 17 years and under should be accompanied by an adult.
- The planetarium is located on the west end of the Cooper Science Complex, at 2111 W. Riverside Ave., Muncie. Due to construction being done on the Cooper Science Complex, you must enter through the planetarium’s southwest entrance.
Interested in scheduling a private educational visit to the planetarium? Request a planetarium visit for your Ball State class or group online.