The Daniel M. Soref Planetarium & Dome Theater is now open!
One Planetarium program is included with your Museum admission. At this time, programs cannot be reserved in advance and are first-come, first-served.
Giant-screen films are sold separately from Museum admission and can be reserved online, by phone, or in-person. Members $5, non-members $6. Sustainer+ members can reserve for free, but must call 414-278-2728 or visit MPM.
Daily Schedule
January 1, 2025 through April 4, 2025
| 10:15 a.m. | Wisconsin Stargazing |
| 11 a.m. | Cities of the Future |
| Noon | Constellations! |
| 12:45 p.m. | Cities of the Future |
| 2 p.m. | Wisconsin Stargazing |
| 2:45 p.m. | T. REX |
| 3:45 p.m. | Constellations! |
| 4:30 p.m. | Cities of the Future |
NOTE: Milwaukee Public Museum is closed on Tuesdays.
Now Showing
Cities of the Future - Giant Film
Imagine stepping 50 years into the future and finding smart cities designed to be totally sustainable. Renewable energy is our primary power source, space-based solar power provides solar energy 24 hours a day, everything is recycled, and you travel in individualized pods that run on little or no energy. This isn’t science fiction: Engineers are making plans for a sustainable world right now! Explore it now on our giant screen. This film is produced in association with American Society of Civil Engineers.
Constellations! - Planetarium Program
Connect to the sky above in this enchanting Planetarium program! Explore all kinds of constellations as you travel the world to discover dazzling stories about stars.
T. REX
For more than 100 years, dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king—a tyrant lizard king! Meet the discoverers of remarkable new bones in the badlands of Hell Creek in the summer of 2023. Explore the life and times of the Greatest Of All Tyrants (the GOAT), T. rex!
Wisconsin Stargazing - Planetarium Program
Take a live tour of the current Wisconsin night sky in this 22-minute guided Planetarium program. A lively astronomy educator will show you all of the current sights on a clear dome “sky,” such as planets, constellations, meteors, and other fun celestial phenomena. The program includes a cosmic Q&A session and requests from the audience.
Coming Soon
Shows starting April 5, 2025:
Superpower Dogs - Giant Film
Experience the life-saving "superpowers" and extraordinary bravery of some of the world's most amazing dogs. In this inspiring true story, our best friends are also real-life superheroes. Journey around the globe to meet remarkable dogs who save lives, and discover the powerful bond they share with their human partners.
Tickets available starting March 22, 2025.
The Artistic Universe - Planetarium Program
Discover how STEAM empowers STEM! Explore fascinating connections between art and science, which both strive to understand the beauty and mystery that surrounds us all. Adventures include diving into paintings and experiencing a fun, new version of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."
Support for Cities of the Future provided by:
