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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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Final Season of Shows at L.E. Phillips Planetarium
With the summer 2027 move to the Riverside Science Center and staffing shortages in Spring 2027, Fall 2027 will be the last semester for public and private shows in the L.E. Phillips Planetarium. Enjoy this historic venue while it lasts!
Learn about the Riverside Science Center

Admission Prices

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

Public shows

Public shows will be held on Thursdays from September 17 through and including December 10 (excluding Thanksgiving). Shows start promptly at 7:00 PM, and late admission is not allowed, so please arrive ten minutes early. Note that admission is payable only in cash.

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