Visit Haile Planetarium

Located in the Natural Science Center 409 at Northern Kentucky University. Parking is directed to the Kenton Garage or Welcome Center Garage. There will be a fee for parking. Visit https://map.nku.edu/ for campus maps and driving directions.

Please select the program(s) which you would like to attend, the number of seats you will need, and then enter your contact information.

Free Fridays: We will offer shows at 7:00 p.m. each Friday. These programs are free and family friendly. Reservations can be made below. There will be room for a few walk-ins.

Special Events & Laser Shows: Other programs and special events are generally geared toward mixed audiences, unless otherwise noted. For programs with ticket fees, you will be asked to enter credit card information on the final page of registration. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. These special events require reservations. Laser shows are only offered periodically. If no dates are listed below, none are currently scheduled.

RSVPs will open on a continuous schedule. If you don't see the date you wish to attend, come back two weeks prior to that date.

Please add connect@nku.edu and mail@eventsairmail.com to your safe email senders list, as those are the addresses that will be sending confirmations and reminders about these events.

There are NO PHYSICAL TICKETS to the Haile Planetarium. Your name and your selections will be on a RSVP list when you arrive. Please check in with staff upon arrival.  The Haile Planetarium is general admission and there are no reserved seats.  We do offer handicap accessible seating upon request. The planetarium is wheelchair friendly. 

If you would like to more details, visit https://inside.nku.edu/artsci/departments/pget/planetarium/calendar.html.

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Friday, September 19 from 7-8 p.m.

Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through time and space with From Earth to the Universe. From Earth to the Universe explores the history of astronomy, from ancient stargazers to modern telescopes, and takes viewers to the farthest reaches of the cosmos, showcasing the beauty and vastness of the universe.
Recommended for general audiences
Friday, September 26 from 7-8 p.m.

Embark on a fun-filled space adventure with Big Bird and his friends in One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure, a charming journey that takes children from Sesame Street to the Moon. Along the way, they’ll sing with Elmo, learn a couple Chinese words, and meet Elmo's friend from China. This engaging show is perfect for sparking curiosity and excitement about space in young audiences!
Recommended for kids, PreK-3rd grades
Friday, October 3 from 7-8 p.m.

Cosmic Chronicles: The Saga of Stars is an immersive and interactive planetarium show designed to captivate audiences of all ages while exploring the fascinating process of stellar lifecycles. This 60-minute experience combines stunning visuals, engaging storytelling, and interactive elements to take viewers on a cosmic journey from the birth of stars in nebulae to their spectacular deaths as supernovae or white dwarfs.
Recommended for general audiences
Friday, October 10 from 7-8 p.m.

Join Jack and Annie from the Magic Tree House series on a thrilling Space Mission. In Magic Tree House® Space Mission, a mysterious “M” sends the intrepid Jack and Annie on a fun-filled journey to discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel and more. This engaging mix of hands-on astronomy and enchanting storytelling promises a memorable cosmic journey.
Recommended for kids, PreK-3rd grades
Friday, October 17 from 7-8 p.m.

As we develop a much larger picture about our Earth as a whole, we are coming to see it as a complex, interconnected, remarkable world, and one that humans have impacted directly. Explore the role of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, the natural temperature variations that the Earth has experienced over millions of years, and how humans are affecting our planet today. How are scientists learning about our changing climate, and what strategies are people from all across the world taking to protect our future? Climate Change in Our Backyard illuminates the story of how and why our climate is changing. From the remote mountain shack in the Colorado Rockies, through ancient bubbles in Antarctic ice, and into our own homes.
Recommended for general audiences
Friday, October 24 from 7-8 p.m.

Join our friend Betelgeuse, an alien from the Andromeda Galaxy as he searches for a planet in the Milky Way for vacation! This family friendly show explores different exoplanets and what makes a place suitable for life. This show is aimed towards younger audiences who already have learned what planets are. It starts on Earth, before taking off to explore all over the Milky Way. While flying around the galaxy, the audience learns about different types of planets, exoplanetary systems, and habitable zones before returning back to Earth.
Recommended for general audiences
We have decided to CANCEL the planetarium program on Friday, Oct 31, 2025. Please select another show date.
Friday, November 7 from 7-8 p.m.

Embark on a holiday adventure at the planetarium with George and Oatmeal Save Santa! Start your journey with George the wizard and his snowman sidekick Oatmeal as they set off on a quest to find Santa, who’s mysteriously gone missing. Using the stars to navigate, they’ll discover star stories from different cultures along the way. It’s a heartwarming and educational experience perfect for younger audiences and their families this holiday season!
Recommended for kids, PreK-3rd grades
Friday, November 14 from 7-8 p.m.

Rising Star takes you on an astronomical journey from our beginnings through the development of astronomy research in South Africa and looks at what the future of astronomy holds for the country. In addition to introducing multi-wavelength and multi-messenger astronomy, it highlights the many remarkable facilities hosted in South Africa along with some of their latest results. This includes unrestricted views of the 10-metre class Southern African Large Telescope and the most powerful radio telescope in the Southern Hemisphere, MeerKAT. The film is accessible to all ages and aims to excite audiences from around the world about South African astronomy, while inspiring the next generation of astronomers. As the first of its kind to be produced in Africa, Rising Star hopes to stimulate the production of many more locally-produced planetarium films from multidisciplinary fields, with the goal of popularizing Africa’s numerous scientific achievements.
Recommended for general audiences

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Thank you for making reservations at the Haile Digital Planetarium. You will receive an email receipt of your reservations. If you have any questions or need to make changes to your reservations, please call Melanie Hartzel at 859.572.1432 or email hartzelm@nku.edu.


Thank you for your reservation to the Haile Planetarium at Northern Kentucky University. Please add mail@eventsairmail.com to your safe email senders list, as those are the addresses that will be sending confirmations and reminders about these events.

There are NO PHYSICAL TICKETS to the Haile Planetarium. Your name and your selections will be on a RSVP list when you arrive. Please check in with staff upon arrival.  The Haile Planetarium is general admission and there are no reserved seats.  We do offer handicap accessible seating upon request. The planetarium is wheelchair friendly. 

The Haile Planetarium is located in the Natural Science Center 409, off of Kenton Drive. Parking is directed to the Kenton Garage. Visit https://map.nku.edu/ for campus maps and driving directions. There will be a fee for parking. 
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