Tonight's (Saturday, April 25th) children's movie night is cancelled due to limited staff availability.  We will be back next week.  Note: We are still open for the 11, 1, 2:15, and 3:30 Saturday shows.

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Star Party on Thursday, April 23.  Our next scheduled Star Party is May 7th from 9:00 - 10:30.  The full Spring schedule can be found here.

JCWP will follow JMU's guidance on closing and delays.  If your group is impacted, please contact us to reschedule.  If the weather is impacting your ability to make a show time, we will happily reschedule for you.  Let us know.

The John C. Wells Planetarium will be OPEN for free Saturday Shows all year round! We will continue with the normal schedule of hosting two Family Shows at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm, and two Feature Shows at 2:15 pm and 3:30 pm. Bring the family and friends to enjoy a movie and star talk! The public is cordially invited.

Science Sunday for Girls is on for the 2025-2026 school year! The program runs on the first Sunday of each month. Science Sunday for Girls is always open to all and the public is cordially invited.

The John C. Wells Planetarium will be taking reservations for visits by school and community groups on weekday mornings for the 2025-2026 school year starting August 1, 2025. Please use the Reservations link to start setting up a trip to the Planetarium!