Two-for-One
Admission
Gain free entrance to the Weis Earth Science Museum when you purchase tickets for a Barlow Planetarium show.
Fun for all ages
Explore the earth and sky with two amazing scientific attractions in one visit!
The Weis Earth Science Museum is the official mineralogical museum of Wisconsin. In addition to its permanent collection of rocks, fossils and minerals, the Evolving Gallery features rotating exhibits throughout the year.
The Barlow Planetarium draws more than 35,000 visitors annually, featuring star and laser shows that are both educational and entertaining.
Hours of Operation
Weis Earth Science Museum
Wednesday–Friday: Noon–4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Closed Sunday–Tuesday
Barlow Planetarium
Tuesday–Friday: 2–4 p.m.
Saturday: 12:30–4 p.m.
Evenings: 30 minutes prior to first show
Closed Sunday–Monday
Two-for-one Deal
The two-for-one admission deal is valid at any time. For example, visitors can catch an evening laser show in the Barlow Planetarium and return another day to visit the Weis Earth Science Museum.
Catch both attractions in one visit
Wednesday–Friday: Noon–4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Star Show Schedule
STAR SHOW TIMES
August 1 - September 28
Closed for maintenance September 1-17!
- Sundays & Mondays | CLOSED
- Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. | Secret of the Cardboard Rocket - Children's Show
- Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. | Rocket Man - Family Laser Show
- Fridays at 4:00 p.m. | Space Aliens - Feature Astronomy Show
- Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. | Secret of the Cardboard Rocket - Children's Show
- Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. | Rocket Man - Family Laser Show
- Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. | Space Aliens - Feature Astronomy Show
October 1-31
- Sundays & Mondays | CLOSED
- Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. | Perseus & Andromeda - Children's Show
- Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. | Moonwitch/Fright Light - Family Laser Show
- Fridays at 4:00 p.m. | Chasing the Ghost Particle - Feature Astronomy Show
- Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. | Perseus & Andromeda - Children's Show
- Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. | Moonwitch/Fright Light - Family Laser Show
- Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. | Chasing the Ghost Particle - Feature Astronomy Show
November 1-27
- Sundays & Mondays | CLOSED
- Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. | Perseus & Andromeda - Children's Show
- Thursdays at 4:00 p.m. | Laser Beatles - Family Laser Show
- Fridays at 4:00 p.m. | Cosmic Colors - Feature Astronomy Show
- Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. | Perseus & Andromeda - Children's Show
- Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. | Laser Beatles - Family Laser Show
- Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. | Cosmic Colors - Feature Astronomy Show
Laser Show Schedule
Laser show times
August 2 - September 28
Closed for maintenance September 1-17!
- Fridays at 7:00 p.m. | Laser Queen
- Fridays at 8:15 p.m. | Laser U2
- Fridays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: The Wall
- Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.| Rush 2112
- Saturdays at 8:15 p.m.| Laseropolis
- Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon
October 4 - 26
- Fridays at 7:00 p.m. | Fright Light
- Fridays at 8:15 p.m. | LaserX
- Fridays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: The Wall
- Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.| Fright Light (no show October 12)
- Saturdays at 8:15 p.m.| Hypnotica (no show October 12)
- Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon (no show October 12)
November 1-23
- Fridays at 7:00 p.m. | LaseRock
- Fridays at 8:15 p.m. | Laser Zeppelin
- Fridays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: The Wall
- Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.| Laser Vinyl (no show November 9)
- Saturdays at 8:15 p.m.| LaseRetro (no show November 9)
- Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. | Pink Floyd: Dark Side Of The Moon (no show November 9)
Where to find us
The Weis Earth Science Museum and Barlow Planetarium are conveniently located together in the main building of the UW Oshkosh, Fox Cities Campus in Menasha.
Visitor parking is available at no cost. Enter through main doors by the Barlow Planetarium.
Plan your trip with Google Maps.