Public ShowS

The Star Theater planetarium normally offers public shows on second and fourth Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. (full-dome planetarium feature), 1:30 p.m. (full-dome planetarium feature and live night sky presentation), and 3:30 p.m. (laser show), throughout the year on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets can be purchased at the door by cash, check, or credit card.

A Star Theater show includes a special feature from our extensive planetarium feature (link to planetarium feature library) or laser feature (link to laser show library) libraries. Planetarium feature shows include a live tour of the night sky on our full-dome screen. We have planetarium feature shows for a full range of science topics, and laser shows for a full range of well-loved music and music groups. Our crew consists of MSU undergraduate students, so we occasionally adjust our schedule during final exams or break periods. Our schedule continues through the summer and includes major events like International Observe the Moon Night, Valentine's under the Stars, and the Fourth under the Stars.

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Cost & Reservations

• Public shows: 
  • Planetarium and laser features: $10 for adults, $5 for children or seniors, free for those under four 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 fewer than 35.

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.