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L.E. Phillips Planetarium

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A stellar experience

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Whether it is cloudy or clear, warm or cold, you can enjoy a star-filled sky in the comfort of the L.E. Phillips Planetarium, located in Phillips Science Hall. You can attend a public showing to be immersed in the night sky while learning about astronomy or book a private showing for your class or other group.

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Public shows are on hold until September 2026 due to the director being on sabbatical. However, private shows are now available to be booked.
Learn about private shows

Admission Prices

  • $5 Admission to Public Show
  • $75 Private Show (up to 50 guests)

Public shows

Due to sabbatical leave for the director, regularly-scheduled public shows are on hold until September 2026. Please revisit in August 2026 for more information about public shows.

Private Shows

Guests can book private shows at the planetarium for school field trips, homeschooling groups, scouting troops, company activities, or just for fun!

Learn more about private shows

Getting to the Planetarium

The Planetarium is located at 101 Roosevelt Ave, Eau Claire, WI in the north wing of Phillips Science Hall, at the center of the James Newman Clark Bird Museum. Parking is available just south of Phillips Science Hall for public shows. For private shows before 4:00 PM, please work with the planetarium director to arrange parking.

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L.E. Phillips Planetarium

Phillips Science Hall 230
101 Roosevelt Avenue
Eau claire, WI 54701
United States

715-836-5749