Upcoming Events
Friday, April 25, 2025
"Sunset Meditation" 5pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
Sunset Meditation PosterFridays: April 11, 25 at 5:00pm; Saturdays: April 12, 26 at 5:00pm; Enjoy a guided meditation experience with views of an amazing sunset as you travel to the North Pole to relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights. Perfect for ages 12+, all ages are welcome.
"Solar Superstorms" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, College of Sciences and Humanities
Solar SuperstormsFridays: April 11, 25 at 6:30pm; Saturdays: April 12, 26 at 6:30pm; Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections. Perfect for ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
"Magic Tree House: Space Mission" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
Magic Tree House PosterSaturdays: April 12, 26 at 3:30pm; 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 as they meet a helpful astronomer and an astronaut. Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners, all ages are welcome.
"Sunset Meditation" 5pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
Sunset Meditation PosterFridays: April 11, 25 at 5:00pm; Saturdays: April 12, 26 at 5:00pm; Enjoy a guided meditation experience with views of an amazing sunset as you travel to the North Pole to relax under a night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights. Perfect for ages 12+, all ages are welcome.
"Solar Superstorms" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, College of Sciences and Humanities
Solar SuperstormsFridays: April 11, 25 at 6:30pm; Saturdays: April 12, 26 at 6:30pm; Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections. Perfect for ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
Friday, May 9, 2025
"Kitz the Cat’s SuperMoon Adventure" 5pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
Kitz the Cats show poster with hip, CGI cat astronautsFriday, May 9 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, May 10 at 3:30 p.m.; Develop an understanding of the danger of space junk and humanity’s Moon exploration while following adventurous cat astronauts that skip some of their work and fly to the Moon! Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+, all ages are welcome.
"We Are Astronomers" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
Friday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 10 at 5:00 p.m.; Narrated by David Tennant, explore exactly what astronomers do to answer the questions of the Universe, featuring info on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Most suitable for adults and ages 8+, all ages welcome.
Saturday, May 10, 2025
"Kitz the Cat’s SuperMoon Adventure" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
Kitz the Cats show poster with hip, CGI cat astronautsSaturday, May 10 at 3:30 p.m.; Develop an understanding of the danger of space junk and humanity’s Moon exploration while following adventurous cat astronauts that skip some of their work and fly to the Moon! Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+, all ages are welcome.
"We Are Astronomers" 5pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
Saturday, May 10 at 5:00 p.m.; Narrated by David Tennant, explore exactly what astronomers do to answer the questions of the Universe, featuring info on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope and the Large Hadron Collider. Most suitable for adults and ages 8+, all ages welcome.
"Tour of the Summer Skies" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, College of Sciences and Humanities
Saturday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m.; Friday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m.; Enjoy a guided tour of the celestial wonderland that is the night sky with the help of free star charts provided during this live program. Perfect for ages 8+, all ages are welcome.
Friday, June 6, 2025
"One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure" 5pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's AdventureFriday, June 6 at 5:00 p.m. or Saturday, June 7 at 3:30 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners, all ages are welcome.
"Tour of the Summer Skies" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, College of Sciences and Humanities
Friday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m.; Enjoy a guided tour of the celestial wonderland that is the night sky with the help of free star charts provided during this live program. Perfect for ages 8+, all ages are welcome.
Saturday, June 7, 2025
"One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's AdventureSaturday, June 7 at 3:30 p.m.; Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China. Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners, all ages are welcome.
"We Are Stars" 5pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
we are stars posterSaturday, June 7 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m.; Narrated by Andy Serkis, explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, our explosive origins, and connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe. A family-friendly film full of fun, adventure, and enlightenment. Most suitable for adults and ages 8+, all ages welcome.
"We Are Stars" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
we are stars posterSaturday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m.; Narrated by Andy Serkis, explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, our explosive origins, and connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe. A family-friendly film full of fun, adventure, and enlightenment. Most suitable for adults and ages 8+, all ages welcome.
Friday, July 18, 2025
"Little Wanderers Part 1: The Inner Planets" 5pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
littler wanderers poster with mercury, venus, earth, and mars.Friday, July 18 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, July 19 at 3:30 p.m.; Bring your little wanderer to explore the solar system live in the Brown Planetarium. What appear to be “little” wandering stars in the sky are actually big worlds. Learn about the four rocky planets in our solar system and how spacecraft can explore them up close! Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+, all ages are welcome.
"Big Astronomy" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
Big Astronomy Planetarium Show Poster with sunset sky in backgroundFriday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m.; Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert—along the way, meet astronomers, engineers, technicians, and support staff who keep these mega-machines running and learn about their research. Suitable for adults and ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
Saturday, July 19, 2025
"Little Wanderers Part 1: The Inner Planets" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
littler wanderers poster with mercury, venus, earth, and mars.Saturday, July 19 at 3:30 p.m.; Bring your little wanderer to explore the solar system live in the Brown Planetarium. What appear to be “little” wandering stars in the sky are actually big worlds. Learn about the four rocky planets in our solar system and how spacecraft can explore them up close! Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+, all ages are welcome.
"Dynamic Earth" 5pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
Dynamic EarthFriday, July 19 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, July 26 at 5:00 p.m.; With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Suitable for adults and ages 12+, all ages are welcome.
"Big Astronomy" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
Big Astronomy Planetarium Show Poster with sunset sky in backgroundFriday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m.; Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert—along the way, meet astronomers, engineers, technicians, and support staff who keep these mega-machines running and learn about their research. Suitable for adults and ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
Friday, July 25, 2025
"Little Wanderers Part 2: The Outer Planets" 5pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
little wanderers poster with jupiter, saturn, uranus, and neptuneFriday, July 25 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, July 26 at 3:30 p.m.; Bring your little wanderer to explore the solar system live in the Brown Planetarium. What appear to be “little” wandering stars in the sky are actually big worlds. Learn about the four gaseous planets in our solar system and how spacecraft can explore them up close! Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+, all ages are welcome.
"Living Worlds" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
Living WorldsFriday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m.; 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. Suitable for adults and ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
Saturday, July 26, 2025
"Little Wanderers Part 2: The Outer Planets" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
little wanderers poster with jupiter, saturn, uranus, and neptuneSaturday, July 26 at 3:30 p.m.; Bring your little wanderer to explore the solar system live in the Brown Planetarium. What appear to be “little” wandering stars in the sky are actually big worlds. Learn about the four gaseous planets in our solar system and how spacecraft can explore them up close! Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+, all ages are welcome.
"Dynamic Earth" 5pm Planetarium Show
5 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
Dynamic EarthFriday, July 19 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, July 26 at 5:00 p.m.; With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Suitable for adults and ages 12+, all ages are welcome.
"Living Worlds" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, Physics and Astronomy
Living WorldsFriday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m.; 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. Suitable for adults and ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Astronomy Slam 2025
6:30 p.m.
Calendars: Physics and Astronomy, College of Sciences and Humanities
Astronomy Slam posterCost: $4/person, click link for information. During this event, Ball State students use planetarium visuals to present in the most creative way they can while competing. Ten minutes a person—that is all the time they have to share a piece of our universe with you in the planetarium in an effort to win Astronomy Slam Champion. Suitable for all ages 10+, all ages are welcome.