Planetarium News
***Notice: The John C. Wells Planetarium will be closed on Saturday May 31, 2025 for scheduled maintenance. We will reopen on June 7, 2025 for free Saturday Shows.***
The John C. Wells Planetarium is OPEN for free Saturday Shows until June 28, 2025! We have continued our 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 show and star talk! The public is cordially invited.
Science Sunday for Girls has concluded for the 2024-2025 school year. Thanks to everyone who attended this school year! Check back here in August for the 2025-2026 Fall schedule. Science Sunday for Girls is always open to all and the public is cordially invited.
JMU Star Parties have concluded for the 2024-2025 school year. Check back here next Fall for the 2025-2026 schedule.
The John C. Wells Planetarium is currently taking reservations for visits by school and community groups on weekday mornings for the 2024-2025 school year. 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.
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