# Planetarium Palooza

> Event for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time.

- When: Nov 1 – Jan 3
- Where: Milwaukee Public Museum, 800 West Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53233
- Ages: All ages
- Price: Planetarium program included with museum admission; Dome films $6 (members $5)
- Organizer: Milwaukee Public Museum
- Official page: https://www.mpm.edu/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

A nine-week farewell lineup in the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium and Dome Theater that brings back the 20 most popular planetarium programs and giant-screen films of the past 20 years. Every Monday the schedule changes, with three new Dome films and two new planetarium programs each week, so families can return for different shows on space, nature and science. One planetarium program a day is included with museum admission, first come, first served; giant-screen Dome films are sold separately.

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