Field Trips
Barlow Planetarium
Box Office/Starline:
(920) 832-2848
1478 Midway Road
Menasha, WI 54952
Phone-Only
Box Office Hours
Wed–Fri: 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Sat: 12:30-4:00p.m.
Evenings: 30 Minutes Prior to First Show
Sun–Tue: Closed
Field Trip Guide
2023-2024 SPACE & EARTH EXPERIENCES FIELD TRIP GUIDE
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Field Trip Fees
- Single Barlow Program: $6/student (up to 98 people)
- Double Barlow Program: $11/student – 2 programs (up to 98 people)
- Triple Barlow Program: $15.00/student – 3 programs (up to 98 people)
MINIMUM FEES (Based on 15 students/2 adults)
- > Single Barlow Program Minimum Group Fee: $90
- > Double Barlow Program Minimum Group Fee: $165
- > Triple Barlow Program Minimum Group Fee: $225
PRE-PAY DISCOUNT – Pay four (4) weeks in advance to receive a $1 discount per student per program.
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES – Please note that the Barlow Planetarium has a max capacity of 98 people per show and the Weis Museum has a max capacity of 60 per tour.
INTERACTIVE PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCES
The Friendly Sky (Grades PK & K)
The Friendly Sky is designed to be the best possible introduction to astronomy and the planetarium environment for the youngest of students. Students use their imaginations and the stars to play a celestial game of connect-the-dots. Each program ends with a tour of the constellations, stars and planets that are in the current nighttime sky. 50 minutes
Our Place in Space (Grades 1 & 2)
Science is all about asking questions and investigating answers. Our Place in Space handles the earliest science questions that students about their world: What causes day and night? How does the Moon change shape? What causes the seasons to change? Each program ends with a tour of the constellations, stars and planets that are in the current nighttime sky. 50 minutes
Solar System Exploration (Grades 3-5)
The solar system is a truly amazing place filled with fascinating worlds just waiting to be discovered. Students will see some of the latest images of the Sun, planets, moons and dwarf planets. Each program ends with a tour of the constellations, stars and planets that are in the current nighttime sky. 50 minutes
Galactic Quest (Grades 6-8)
Our home galaxy, The Milky Way, is filled with 200 billion stars. Galactic Quest tours your student past the most interesting objects in our galaxy – stars, nebulae, star clusters – to learn how stars are born, how they are classified, and the amazing ways they end their lives. Each program ends with a tour of the constellations, stars and planets that are in the current nighttime sky. 50 minutes
Universe (Grades 9-12)
When discussing the universe, the facts can be truly amazing and mind-boggling. How large is the universe? How old is the universe? Universe not only answers these questions, but also explorers the spectacular methods astronomers used to find the answers. Each program ends with a tour of the constellations, stars and planets that are in the current nighttime sky. 50 minutes
INTERACTIVE CLASSROOM SCIENCE PROGRAM
Light, Color, Astronomy! (Grades 3-12)
Light, Color & Astronomy is a new classroom program created and presented by Barlow Planetarium Director Dr. Teri Gee. In this program Dr. Gee takes the students on an adventure through the electromagnetic spectrum and how light reveals the hidden secrets of the cosmos. Light, Color & Astronomy makes a perfect compliment to any of our planetarium programs. 50 minutes
ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS TO EXTEND YOUR VISIT
Follow the Drinking Gourd (Grades PK-2)
Discover how, in the 1800’s, escaped slaves in the Underground Railroad used astronomy to find their way to freedom. 50 minutes
The Explorers (Grades 3-8)
Discover how Polynesian sailors navigated between the tiny islands in the South Pacific stars, waves and birds to find their way. 50 minutes
Journey into the Living Cell (Grades 6-12)
Instead of going OUT, journey INTO the amazing “universe” of a living cell. 50 minutes
Stories in the Sky (Grades 6-12)
Have mythology come to life with an in-depth tour of the nighttime sky. 50 minutes
EDUCATIONAL & FUN LASER SHOWS
Perseus & Andromeda (Grades 1-5)
Using lasers to tell the story of Perseus, Andromeda, Medusa and Pegasus. 50 minutes
Orion (Grades 1-5)
Using lasers to tell the story of Orion, Canis Major and Canis Minor. 50 minutes
Laser Spirit (Grades 1-8)
Using lasers and music to provide an uplifting experience. 50 minutes
Laser Holidays (Grades 1-8)
Using lasers to celebrate the holidays. 50 minutes
Laser Beatles (Grades 1-8)
Celebrate the most famous musical group in history using high-tech lasers. 50 minutes
Barlow Planetarium
Star Show Schedule: 920-832-2858
Laser Show Schedule: 920-832-2871
Main Line: 920-832-2848
1478 Midway Road
Menasha, WI 54952
Office Phone
920-832-2848
Box Office Hours
Wed–Fri: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sat: 12:30 - 4 p.m.
Evening shows: 30 Minutes Prior to First Program
Sun–Mon: CLOSED