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
September 21-30
- Sundays & Mondays | CLOSED
- Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. | Lifestyles Of The Stars - Children's Show
- Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. | Laser Beatles - Family Laser Show
- Fridays at 4:00 p.m. | Two Small Pieces of Glass - Feature Show
- Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. | Lifestyles Of The Stars - Children's Show
- Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. | Laser Beatles - Family Laser Show
- Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. | Two Small Pieces of Glass - Feature Show
STAR SHOW TIMES
October 1-29
- Sundays & Mondays | CLOSED
- Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. | Perseus and Andromeda - Children's Show
- Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. | Moonwitch/Fright Light - Children's Star Show & Family Laser Show
- Fridays at 4:00 p.m. | Chasing The Ghost Particle - Feature Show
- Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. | Perseus and Andromeda - Children's Show
- Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. | Moonwitch/Fright Light - Children's Star Show & Family Laser Show
- Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. | Chasing The Ghost Particle - Feature Show
Due to Moon phase timing, there will be two Family Astronomy Nights in October.
October Family Astronomy Night #1 - Saturday, October 1st
- 6:00 p.m. | Moonwitch/Fright Light - Children's Star Show & Family Laser Show
- 7:30 p.m. | Chasing the Ghost Particle - Feature Show
- 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. |Telescope Viewing of The Moon and Planets (weather permitting)
October Family Astronomy Night #2 - Saturday, October 29th
- 6:00 p.m. | Moonwitch/Fright Light - Children's Star Show & Family Laser Show
- 7:30 p.m. | Chasing the Ghost Particle - Feature Show
- 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. |Telescope Viewing of The Moon and Planets (weather permitting)
STAR SHOW TIMES
November 2-23
- Sundays & Mondays | CLOSED
- Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. | Perseus and Andromeda - Children's Show
- Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. | Laser iPop - Family Laser Show
- Fridays at 4:00 p.m. | The Planets - Feature Astronomy Show
- Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. | Perseus and Andromeda - Children's Show
- Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. | Laser iPop - Family Laser Show
- Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. | The Planets - Feature Astronomy Show
Family Astronomy Night November 26th.
- 6:00 p.m. | Laser Holidays - Family Laser Show
- 7:30 p.m. | Tis The season - Feature Astronomy Show
- 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. |Telescope Viewing of The Moon and Planets (weather permitting)
The Barlow Planetarium will be closed November 24 for Thanksgiving.
STAR SHOW TIMES
November 25 - January 7
- Sundays & Mondays | CLOSED
- Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. | Orion - Children's Show (Except Dec 28)
- Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. | Laser Holidays - Family Laser Show (Except Nov 24 & Dec 29)
- Fridays at 4:00 p.m. | Tis The Season - Feature Astronomy Show
- Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. |Orion - Children's Show
- Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. |Laser Holidays - Family Laser Show
- Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. |Tis The Season - Feature Astronomy Show
SPECIAL HOLIDAY WEEK STAR SHOW TIMES
December 28, 29, 30
- 1:00 p.m. |Orion - Children's Show
- 2:30 p.m. |Laser Holidays - Family Laser Show
- 4:00 p.m. |Tis The Season - Feature Astronomy Show
Laser Show Schedule
LASER SHOW TIMES
September 23 - 30
- 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 Queen
- Saturdays at 8:15 p.m.| LaseRock
- Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon
- SPECIAL! Saturday October 1st at 9 PM | PINK FLOYD DOUBLE FEATURE
LASER SHOW TIMES
October 1 - 29
Important - There will be no Evening Rock Laser shows Oct 14, 15, 28 & 29.
- Fridays at 7:00 p.m. | Fright Light (No show October 14)
- Fridays at 8:15 p.m. | Laser X (No show October 14)
- Fridays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: The Wall (No show October 14)
- Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.| Fright Light (No show October 1, 15 & 29)
- Saturdays at 8:15 p.m.| LaseRock (No show October 1, 15 & 29)
- Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon (No show October 1, 15 & 29)
- SPECIAL! Saturday October 1st at 9 PM | PINK FLOYD DOUBLE FEATURE
LASER SHOW TIMES
November 4 - 26
Important - There will be no Evening Rock Laser shows November 4, 5 & 12.
- Fridays at 7:00 p.m. | LaseRetro (No show November 4)
- Fridays at 8:15 p.m. | Laser Vinyl (No show November 4)
- Fridays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: The Wall (No show November 4)
- Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.| Laser Queen (No show November 5, 12 & 26)
- Saturdays at 8:15 p.m.| LaseRock (No show November 5, 12 & 26)
- Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon
- SPECIAL! Saturday November 26th at 9 PM | PINK FLOYD DOUBLE FEATURE
LASER SHOW TIMES
December 2 - 30
Important - The Barlow Planetarium will be closed December 23, 24 & 31 (no shows).
- Fridays at 7:00 p.m. | Laser Holidays (No show December 23)
- Fridays at 8:15 p.m. | Rush 2112 (No show December 23)
- Fridays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: The Wall (No show December 23)
- Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.| Laser Holidays (No show December 24 & 31)
- Saturdays at 8:15 p.m.| Laser Zeppelin (No show December 24 & 31)
- Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon (No show December 24 & 31)
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.