Charles W. Brown Planetarium

Saturdays: Dec. 2, 9, 2023 at 3:30pm
Saturdays: April 13, 27, 2024 at 3:30pm
Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle they discover in a written note signed “–M.” Peek into the treehouse and follow Jack and Annie on an exciting adventure as they meet a helpful astronomer and an astronaut. As they travel to an observatory and beyond into space, Jack and Annie nearly get … well, we don’t want to give the surprise away! Free. Best suited for families and groups with pre-K through 3rd grade learners, all ages are welcome.

Fridays: Jan. 12, 26 at 6:30pm
Saturdays: Jan. 13, 27 at 6:30pm
The sky on cold winter nights has some of the brightest stars and the best-known constellations. Some of these stars are truly supergiants hundreds of times bigger than our Sun, while others are dwarfs the size of Earth. Along the winter Milky Way there are colorful clouds where new stars are being born. Come and enjoy a guided tour of this celestial wonderland, learn about the upcoming total solar eclipse, and use star charts to explore the night sky. Free. Suitable for all ages 8+, all ages are welcome.

Saturdays: Jan. 13, 27 at 5:00pm
Narrated by David Tennant, we explore what exactly astronomers do in this new program. Today’s astronomer is not the lone observer of past centuries. This program reveals the global collaboration, technology, and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe and features info on NASA’s recently-launched James Webb Space Telescope. Free. Most suitable for ages 8+, all ages are welcome.

Saturdays: Jan. 13, 27 at 3:30pm
Saturdays: Feb. 10, 24 at 3:30pm
Follow Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a new friend from China. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the Moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth. They will also find shapes in the sky that will help them find the North Star. This cross-cultural adventure opens children's eyes to the sky, helping them see how people all over the world are connected. Free. Best suited for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners, all ages are welcome.

Fridays: Feb. 9, 23 at 6:30pm
Saturdays: Feb. 10, 24 at 6:30pm
A fury is building on the surface of the Sun… high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000km high, and rising loops of electrified gas are energized by what is going on underneath its surface. Will these “storms” affect Earth? Find the answer as we venture into the seething interior of our star to learn how they are formed. Solar Superstorms takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections. Free. Suitable for all ages 10+, all ages are welcome.

Saturdays: Feb. 10, 24 at 5:00pm
Fridays: March 1, 22 at 6:30pm
Saturdays: March 2, 23 at 6:30pm
There will be a total solar eclipse in Muncie on April 8, 2024—the first in over 1,000 years. Come learn how solar and lunar eclipses happen, and about scientific discoveries that have been supported by total solar eclipses. This show also uses beautiful visuals to explore the historical and cultural view of eclipses, and explains how to safely see these awe-inspiring sights. Free. Most suitable for ages 9+, all ages are welcome.

Saturdays: March 2, 23 at 3:30pm & 5:00pm
Develop an understanding of the danger of space junk and humanity’s moon exploration while following adventurous cat astronauts! The Earth in the far future, where humanity no longer exists. Cats that survived in the debris left behind by humanity have evolved into intelligent beings. Three cats – Kitz, Tutti, and Pepe – are working as cleaners at NYASA and today’s mission is to clean up space junk. But these unpredictable street cats skip some of their work and fly to the Moon! Free. Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+, all ages are welcome.

Monday, April 8, 2024, exact times depend on your location at your personal viewing site.
Don't miss your chance to see the first total solar eclipse to pass over Muncie since 957CE! The planetarium will be closed the day of the solar eclipse; we encourage people to use the tools and the information learned during previous planetarium events at their favorite outdoor viewing site. Before the day of the eclipse, make sure to experience one or more of the planetarium's special events and read through our website to prepare yourself for this important day.

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Fridays: April 12, 26 at 6:30pm
Saturdays: April 13, 27 at 6:30pm
Narrated by Andy Serkis, this program seeks to answer some of the biggest questions of all time. What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, our explosive origins and connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe. A family-friendly film full of fun, adventure, and enlightenment. Free. Most suitable for ages 8+, all ages are welcome.

Saturdays: April 13, 27 at 5:00pm
During this program, you will enjoy a unique guided meditation experience. View an amazing sunset as you travel from the Grand Canyon to the North Pole. Then relax under a simulated night sky filled with stars and glimpses of the Northern Lights. Help us celebrate in the planetarium lobby with light refreshments after the program. Free. Suitable for all ages 12+, all ages are welcome.