Planetarium News
JCWP welcomes the return of the Mystery of the Christmas Star program!
Produced by Evans & Sutherland Digital Theater, Mystery of the Christmas Star allows audiences to journey back 2000 years to Bethlehem in pursuit of a scientific explanation of the star the wise men followed to find the baby Jesus. This modern retelling of the Christmas story is sure to charm and captivate audiences of all ages.
We will run shows starting on Friday, 21st at 7:00 pm and 8:15 pm, first come first served. Below is our schedule for this holiday seas:
Friday November 21 7:00 and 8:15
Friday November 28 7:00 and 8:15
Friday December 5 7:00 and 8:15
Friday December 12 7:00 and 8:15
Friday December 19 7:00 and 8:15
We are also available for private reservations for this show. Reservations here.
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.
Star Parties have returned for the Fall semester! Our next scheduled event is on Thursday, November 20, between 6:30-8:00 pm.
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!
The John C. Wells Planetarium at James Madison University is a state-of-the-art hybrid facility which offers free Saturday public shows from early September through May (except during JMU Breaks), and is also available for use during the week by school groups and community groups by reservation.
Follow us on social media!
