VISITING US

Public shows are typically scheduled September through
May. All public programs at the Ward Beecher Planetarium
are FREE and open to the public. Reservations are
not required. See our Public Schedule for information on
upcoming shows.

 

More information is available by calling the Planetarium's
Info Line at (330) 941-1370 or the Department of
Physics & Astronomy at (330) 941-3616 from 8 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. on weekdays. 

NOTE: Because it is dark in the Planetarium (and it's not
safe to navigate the steps in the dark), latecomers
CANNOT be admitted.

 

Children are always welcome. However, the very dark room may be a problem for some little ones. In addition, sound travels VERY well in the room. Parents are asked to use their discretion when attending the shows.

 

Most Saturday afternoons are family matinee times. These 2:00pm programs are geared toward families with children. See the Public Schedule for suggested age suitability.

 

Directions

The Ward Beecher Planetarium is located in Ward Beecher Science Hall at 100 Lincoln Avenue, just west of Wick Avenue. For interactive directions, click here.

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​Parking for Planetarium:

· $5.00 to park in Wick Ave Deck, (GPS address) 459 Wick Avenue.  (Recommended option).

Take the elevator to 4th floor to access pedestrian bridge to campus. Planetarium is to the left just past the library.

· Handicap spaces MAY be available between Jones Hall and Ward Beecher Hall (look for the “Jones Hall” sign at the end of the drive.  This is also the drop off for any mobility challenged visitors.  There is also a small lot at the corner of Lincoln and Hazel

 

· Street parking on Hazel Street, Lincoln Ave, Phelps Street MAY be available.  Street parking is free but frequently used by the university students.

 

· DO NOT park in the Mercy Health lot on Lincoln Ave, behind Mercy Health & Chipotle.

 

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