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
March 1 - April 27
- Sundays & Mondays | CLOSED
- Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. | Daughter of the Stars - Children's Show
- Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. | iPop - Family Laser Show
- Fridays at 4:00 p.m. | Eclipse: The Sun Revealed - Feature Astronomy Show
- Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. | Daughter of the Stars - Children's Show
- Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. | iPop - Family Laser Show
- Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. | Eclipse: The Sun Revealed - Feature Astronomy Show
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
- Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. | Taylor Swift - Family Laser Show
- Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. | Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? - Feature Astronomy Show
Laser Show Schedule
Laser show times
March 1 - April 27
- Fridays at 7:00 p.m. | Rush 2112
- Fridays at 8:15 p.m. | Laser Vinyl
- Fridays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: The Wall
- Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.| Laseropolis (Except for March 16 and April 13)
- Saturdays at 8:15 p.m.| LaserX (Except for March 16 and April 13)
- Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon (Except for March 16 and April 13)
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
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.