Public ShowS

The planetarium offers public shows on second and fourth Saturdays at 11 a.m. (full-dome planetarium feature), 1:30 p.m. (full-dome planetarium movie), and 6:30 p.m. (laser show), throughout the year on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets can be purchased at the door by cash or check. We cannot accept credit cards.

A Star Theater show includes a special feature from our extensive program library and a live tour of the night sky under our full dome. Our shows include full dome planetarium features on various science topics and laser shows. As weather permits (the sky is clear and the temperature is warm enough), we offer opportunities to view the night sky with telescopes as it gets dark on our public show Saturdays. Our crew are MSU undergraduate students, so we occasionally modify our schedule during the final exam or break periods. 

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Cost & Reservations

• Public shows: 
  • Planetarium and laser features: $10 for adults, $5 for children or seniors, free for those under five and all MSU faculty, students, and staff
• Hands-on science activities, when scheduled, are $5 per person. Children five or under must be accompanied by an adult (included in one ticket).
•  We will have a small telescope viewing outdoors after laser shows as weather permits.
• Community, school, or church groups can also schedule shows. The fee is typically $150, with the price reduced for groups of 35 or less.

Tickets

Please note the tickets go toward upgrades and new maintenance fees for our state-of-the-art full dome systems. Also, we cannot accept credit cards, so please bring cash or checks.

Planetarium & Laser Features

• Adults - $10
• Children ages 5+ and Seniors age 65 + - $5
• Children ages 4 and below, MSU students, faculty and staff - FREE

Prices include all applicable sales tax. Pay by cash or check to Morehead State University Star Theater at the door. MSU students are welcome at all public events free of charge.

The Star Theater may be closed during MSU fall and spring breaks and final exam periods. Please check our schedule to be sure.