The University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Planetarium presents programs to school groups, private groups, and the public.

A recorded message and voice mail are available at 608-785-8669. The Planetarium is located in Room 20 of Cowley Hall. Cowley Hall is on the northwest corner of East Ave. and Pine St. (See Directions and Maps on the top left side of this page.)

VENUS TRANSIT OF THE SUN: There is a Venus transit of the Sun on Tuesday, June 5th. The transit begins in La Crosse at 5:04pm. It ends for us at sunset (8:45pm). The La Crosse Area Astronomical Society will conduct an observing session for the transit, IF CLEAR. It will be at Grandad Bluff Park. We will have filters for viewing the transit directly or through telescopes. It is NOT safe to view the Sun without a proper filter!!!

PUBLIC PROGRAMS: Public Programs are at 1pm on Saturdays. There are monthly Public Programs in October, November, December, February, March, and April. Admission is $3 for Adults and $2 for Students and Children. The April Public Program will be "New Horizons - Mission to Pluto". It will be presented at 1pm on Saturdays April 7, 14, 21, and 28. It is the last in the series of Public Programs for this school year.



ALBUM ENCOUNTERS: Album Encounters are at 8pm on Fridays when classes are in session. Admission is $3. Friday, May 4th will feature Pink Floyd's "The Wall" (Disc 2). It is the last Album Encounter of the school year.



PRIVATE PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL  PROGRAMS:  Email Planetarium Director Bob Allen  allen.robe@uwlax.edu or call 608-785-8669.

Public, Private, and School programs last about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.

We have maximum seating capacity of about 50 adults OR 70 children

The charge for private or school groups is $3 per person.  The minimum charge per program is $21 for a group of 7 or less. The maximum charge per program is $120 for a group of 40 or more.

Our facility has been recognized in Physics Today, The Alumnus and La Crosse Magazine. Our goal is to provide educational outreach for the area and to raise awareness of the value of astronomy.

Please refer to the links for additional information.


Thank you for visiting our website and may you have clear skies!

Bob Allen, Planetarium Director

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

E Mail: allen.robe@uwlax.edu