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
June 1-30
- Sundays & Mondays | CLOSED
- Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. |Secret of the Cardboard Rocket - 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 Astronomy Show
- Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. | Secret of the Cardboard Rocket - 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 Astronomy Show
June 24 Family Astronomy Night.
- 6:00 p.m. | Secret of the Cardboard Rocket - Children's Astronomy Show
- 7:30 p.m. | Two Small Pieces of Glass - Feature Astronomy Show
- 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. |Telescope Viewing of The Moon and Planets (weather permitting)
July 1-29
- Sundays & Mondays | CLOSED
- Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. | Secret of the Cardboard Rocket - Children's Show
- Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. | Laser Spirit - Family Laser Show
- Fridays at 4:00 p.m. | The Explorers - Feature Astronomy Show
- Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. | Secret of the Cardboard Rocket - Children's Show
- Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. | Laser Spirit - Family Laser Show
- Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. | The Explorers - Feature Astronomy Show
July 22 Family Astronomy Night.
- 6:00 p.m. | Secret of the Cardboard Rocket - Children's Astronomy Show
- 7:30 p.m. | The Explorers- Feature Astronomy Show
- 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. |Telescope Viewing of The Moon and Planets (weather permitting)
Laser Show Schedule
Laser show times
June 2 - June 30
- Fridays at 7:00 p.m. | Laseropolis
- 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 - (except June 24)
- Saturdays at 8:15 p.m.| Electrolaze - (except June 24)
- Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon - (except June 24)
- Saturday June 24, 2023 at 9 PM | PINK FLOYD DOUBLE FEATURE
July 1-29
- Fridays at 7:00 p.m. | Laser Genesis
- Fridays at 8:15 p.m. | Laser Metallica
- Fridays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: The Wall
- Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.| Laser Vinyl
- Saturdays at 8:15 p.m.| Laser Queen
- Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon
- Saturday May 27th, 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.