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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

 Birthday Parties

Celebrate your child’s birthday party under the stars at the Barlow Planetarium to their celebration fun, educational, unique and unforgettable.

Universe Birthday Experience

Private family laser show & party!

  • Private star show for your child and 15 guests.
  • Special personalized star show that travels back in time to see how the starry sky looked on the night of your child’s birth date.
  • Personalized star chart featuring the stars and planets on your child’s birth date and current birthday.
  • Personalized cake featuring your child’s favorite celestial object.
  • Private party room for 2 hours.

Available times:
Saturdays at 9:00, 10:00 or 11:00 am
Weekdays 9 AM – 2 PM

Pricing
Non-members:  $250
Barlow Members:  $175
Extra Guests:  $10 per person

Extra Time in Party Room
$35 per hour

Click here to make a Universe Birthday Reservation Request!

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Galaxy Birthday Experience

  • Private family laser show for birthday person and 15 guests!

Available Times
Saturdays at 9:00, 10:00 or 11:00 am
Weekdays 9 AM – 2 PM

Pricing:
Non-members:  $150
Barlow Members:  $105
Extra guests:  $10 per person

Party Room
$70 for up to 2 additional hour

Click here to make a Galaxy Birthday Reservation Request!

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Star Birthday Experience

  • Attend a regularly scheduled planetarium or family laser show!

Available Times
During any of Barlow’s regularly scheduled public star shows or family laser shows

Pricing
Non-members:  $6 per guest ($60 minimum. Paid in advance)
Barlow Members:  Complimentary admission for Members / non-members $6 per guest

Party Room
$70 for up to 2 additional hour

 

 

Private Group Planetarium Programs

Bring your private group to the planetarium for a special discounted rate or for your very own private program. We welcome groups of all kinds. Church groups, community and civic groups as well as office parties and family get togethers. Employers, group visits to the Barlow Planetarium are a terrific way to reward your employees and customers while taking advantage of discounted pricing. Private group shows must be booked at least a week in advance. In order to get the special group rate for regularly scheduled shows, you must purchase your tickets online and in advance. Discount prices are not available at the box office!

If you are a school group, head over to our School Field Trip Page dedicated just for you.

If you are a scout group head over to our Scout Program Page dedicated just for you.

 

Discounted Group Rate For a Planetarium Show

Have your group of 10 or more attend a regularly scheduled planetarium or family laser show for a discounted price. Online advanced purchase only, not available at the box office!

Available Times
During any of Barlow’s regularly scheduled public star shows or family laser shows. Find our public show schedule here.

Pricing
Non-members: $6 per guest ($60 minimum. Online advance purchase only.)
Barlow Members: Complimentary admission for Members / non-members $6 per guest

 

Discounted Group Rate For Evening Rock Laser Shows

Have your group of 10 or more attend a regularly scheduled evening rock laser show for a discounted price. Online  advanced purchase only, not available at the box office!

Available Times
During any of Barlow’s regularly scheduled evening rock laser shows. Find our evening rock laser show schedule here.

Pricing
Non-members: $8 per guest ($80 minimum. Online advance purchase only.)
Barlow Members: Complimentary admission for Members / non-members $8 per guest

 

Private Group Program Of Your Choice

Have a private planetarium show of your choice for your group when booked at least one week in advance.

To book a private program for your group follow this link.

Available Times
Tuesday – Thursday at 6:00 pm or 7:00 pm

Saturdays at 9 am, 10 am or 11 am

Pricing:
Non-members: $10 per guest ($150 minimum)
Barlow Members: $7 per guest ($105 minimum)

Private Room
$70 for up to 2 additional hour

School Events

Barlow Planetarium School Spirit Night Fundraiser

Have a fun and educational fundraising event at the Barlow Planetarium. Schedule a Barlow Planetarium School Spirit Night for a private night of shows for just your students, families, extended families and neighbors. At the end of the night, 50% of the admission fees get returned to the school as a fun, educational, and easy fundraiser. For more information please contact Planetarium Director Teri Gee.

 

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

 

 

Contact Us

Teri Gee
Barlow Planetarium Director

Ty Westbrook
Barlow Planetarium Outreach Specialist

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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