Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium

04/01/2026

We're back from our spring break and ready to launch a whole new set of shows at the planetarium. Come immerse yourself in exploration and groove to the sounds of and the with us this spring. tix at wfplanetarium.eventbrite.com

03/30/2026

We're excited to announce registration is open for our first-ever summer camps at the planetarium! This July, we are offering two one-week camps where students will explore, and even design their own, planets and solar systems. We can't wait to welcome curious kiddos and intrepid explorers entering grades 6-8 from July 13 - 17 and grades 10-12 from July 27 - 31. Please help us spread the word! Registration at https://tinyurl.com/wfpCampReg

02/09/2026

On the horizon at the planetarium we have our special Valentines programs this Saturday, then the next weekend brings our new set of shows. Come in from the cold for a cloud-free view of the winter sky or warm up with some rock music and lasers!

02/02/2026

Don't miss out. This weekend is our last for Big Skies & Big Scopes, Holst's The Planets 360, Laser Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon, and Laser Metallica!
Dr. Fox is definitely playing Metallica to get through this Monday but wants to share with you this moment of zen from our Big Skies program...here is a taste of The Cosmic Treasure Chest taken by the Vera C. Rubin telescope.

02/01/2026

Looking for a unique Valentine's Day outing? Join us under the stars for a lighthearted look at love in the cosmos.
Tix at wfplanetarium.eventbrite.com

01/03/2026

We hope all of you are entering this new year safe and sound! After a short break at the planetarium, we will return January 16 with a whole new lineup of public programs on Friday and Saturday nights. We can't wait to immerse you again in amazing sights and sounds. Thank you for journeying with us 🌎🌔🪐✨🎼🔭💖

12/27/2025

12/26/2025

Don’t miss your last chance to catch our brand new program about the Christmas Star! Just two showings left!

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12/18/2025

Looking for something to do with family this December? The Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium has a brand new version of our beloved show about the Star of Bethlehem and what it could have been in the context of astronomy. We ask and answer the following questions:

Who Saw It?
When Did It Appear?
and
What Was It?

Filled with science, mystery and history the program explores religious traditions, origins and several explanations from the night sky thousands of years ago. What was the Star of the Magi? Come and find out! Just four showings left!

12/06/2025

For guests attending today's holiday laser music experience, if you encounter a closure of Iroquois Dr, just let the officers know you are heading to the planetarium and lot I-37 and you'll be all set. Apologies for any inconvenience and good luck to those participating in the 5k race!

11/06/2025

We hope to see you at our free public lecture next Friday, 11/14. Come hear how imagining Martians helped lead us decades later to visit the red planet itself.
Registration is appreciated: tinyurl.com/yvu6f837