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L.E. Phillips Planetarium

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A stellar experience

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Note: the L.E. Phillips Planetarium is closed for public and private shows until February 2026

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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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 February 2026. Please revisit in January 2026 for more information about public shows.

Private Shows

Due to sabbatical leave for the director, private shows are not available before February 2026. Please check this page again in December or January for information on private shows.

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