Bringing School Groups to the Planetarium
All our planetarium shows are live and presented by Physics & Astronomy students, staff, or faculty. A typical school show begins with an overview of what is currently visible in the night sky. Show content can be tailored to the astronomy topics you are covering in class; please list any specific topics you would like to be included in your request. If no specific topics are requested, your presenter will prepare a planetarium show that is appropriate for your students' age group.
School shows are offered on weekdays during normal class time and start on the hour.
Cost: $80 per show
Show duration: 50 minutes
Group size limit: 30 attendees per show
Note: We require at least one adult chaperone per group. For younger students, we ask that you aim for an adult to student ratio of 1:9 (3 adults, 27 students). For older students, having one adult per show is acceptable. No matter the age of the students, we ask and expect that the adults help with behavior management as needed.
- Homeschool groups, youth groups, and summer camps are also welcome to request school shows.
- Please submit show requests at least three weeks in advance.
- If you are bringing a large school group for multiple shows, check out some of the other things you can do on a UM campus visit.
- If you would like to book a nearby classroom for your students who are not in the planetarium, please let us know so we can check whether there is anything available for you. We cannot guarantee that a classroom will be available.
Request a School Show
To request a show, fill out the school request form below and we'll contact you to work out the details of your show.
Additional questions? Haven't heard from us? Please call 406-243-2073.
We will endeavor to accommodate your request, but we cannot guarantee a show at your preferred date and time; this will depend on the availability of the planetarium as well as our presenters.