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
January 11 - February 25
- Sundays & Mondays | CLOSED
- Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. |Orion - Children's Show
- Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. | Laser Beatles - Family Laser Show
- Fridays at 4:00 p.m. | Bad Astronomy - Feature Astronomy Show
- Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. | Orion - Children's Show
- Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. | Laser Beatles - Family Laser Show
- Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. | Bad Astronomy - Feature Astronomy Show
STAR SHOW TIMES
March 1 - 31
- Sundays & Mondays | CLOSED
- Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. |Daughter Of The Stars - Children's Show
- Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. | Laser iPop - Family Laser Show
- Fridays at 4:00 p.m. | More Than Meets The Eye - Feature Astronomy Show
- Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. | Daughter Of The Stars - Children's Show
- Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. | Laser iPop - Family Laser Show
- Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. | More Than Meets The Eye - Feature Astronomy Show
Laser Show Schedule
LASER SHOW TIMES
February 3 - 25
- Fridays at 7:00 p.m. | LaseRetro
- Fridays at 8:15 p.m. | Laser Zeppelin
- Fridays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: The Wall
- Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.| Laser Genesis
- Saturdays at 8:15 p.m.| LaseRock
- Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon
SPECIAL EVENT February 14th
Valentine Laser Mix Tape (rock laser show)
- Tuesday Feb 14th @ 6:00 p.m. | Valentine Laser Mix Tape
- Tuesday Feb 14th @ 7:15 p.m. | Valentine Laser Mix Tape
Admission Price $25 per couple.
LASER SHOW TIMES
March 1 - 31
- Fridays at 7:00 p.m. | Laser Queen
- Fridays at 8:15 p.m. | Laser Vinyl
- Fridays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: The Wall
- Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.| Laser U2 - (except March 25)
- Saturdays at 8:15 p.m.| LaserX - (except March 25)
- Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon - (except March 25)
- Saturday March 25th, 2023 at 9 PM | PINK FLOYD DOUBLE FEATURE
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.