Two-for-One
Admission
Gain free entrance to the Weis Earth Science Museum when you purchase tickets for a Barlow Planetarium show.
Fun for all ages
Explore the earth and sky with two amazing scientific attractions in one visit!
The Weis Earth Science Museum is the official mineralogical museum of Wisconsin. In addition to its permanent collection of rocks, fossils and minerals, the Evolving Gallery features rotating exhibits throughout the year.
The Barlow Planetarium draws more than 35,000 visitors annually, featuring star and laser shows that are both educational and entertaining.
Hours of Operation
Weis Earth Science Museum
Wednesday–Friday: Noon–4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Closed Sunday–Tuesday
Barlow Planetarium
Tuesday–Friday: 2–4 p.m.
Saturday: 12:30–4 p.m.
Evenings: 30 minutes prior to first show
Closed Sunday–Monday
Two-for-one Deal
The two-for-one admission deal is valid at any time. For example, visitors can catch an evening laser show in the Barlow Planetarium and return another day to visit the Weis Earth Science Museum.
Catch both attractions in one visit
Wednesday–Friday: Noon–4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Star Show Schedule
STAR SHOW TIMES
May 1-31
- Sundays & Mondays | CLOSED
- Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. | Bear Tales & Other Grizzly Stories - Children's Show
- Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. | Taylor Swift - Family Laser Show
- Fridays at 4:00 p.m. | More Than Meets the Eye - Feature Astronomy Show
- Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. | Bear Tales & Other Grizzly Stories - Children's Show
- Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. | Taylor Swift - Family Laser Show
- Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. | More Than Meets the Eye - Feature Astronomy Show
June 1-29
- Sundays & Mondays | CLOSED
- Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. | Bear Tales & Other Grizzly Stories - Children's Show
- Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. | Taylor Swift - Family Laser Show
- Fridays at 4:00 p.m. | Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? - Feature Astronomy Show
- Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. | Bear Tales & Other Grizzly Stories - Children's Show (Except June 15)
- Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. | Taylor Swift - Family Laser Show (Except June 15)
- Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. | Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? - Feature Astronomy Show (Except June 15)
Laser Show Schedule
Laser show times
May 3-31
- Fridays at 7:00 p.m. | Taylor Swift
- Fridays at 8:15 p.m. | Grateful Dead
- Fridays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: The Wall
- Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.| Hypnotica (Except May 18)
- Saturdays at 8:15 p.m.| Laser Queen (Except May 18)
- Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon (Except May 18)
June 1-29
- Fridays at 7:00 p.m. | Taylor Swift
- Fridays at 8:15 p.m. | LaseRock
- Fridays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: The Wall
- Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.| Laser Zeppelin
- Saturdays at 8:15 p.m.| Laser Bowie
- Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon
Where to find us
The Weis Earth Science Museum and Barlow Planetarium are conveniently located together in the main building of the UW Oshkosh, Fox Cities Campus in Menasha.
Visitor parking is available at no cost. Enter through main doors by the Barlow Planetarium.
Plan your trip with Google Maps.