Planetarium News
***Notice: The next JMU Star Party is scheduled for this Thursday November 21, 2024 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the JMU Astronomy Park. This is a great opportunity to bring the whole family to the JMU campus and look through our telescopes at stars, planets, galaxies, etc.. All JMU Star Parties are family events and children are most welcome! Check back here for cancellations due to weather.***
***Notice: The John C. Wells Planetarium will be open for Saturday Shows this Saturday November 23, 2024. We will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving Break on Saturday November 30, 2024 and reopen for free shows on Saturday December 7, 2024.***
***Notice: The next Science Sunday for Girls will be held the SECOND Sunday in December on Sunday December 8, 2024 at the John C. Wells Planetarium from 2:00 - 3:30 pm. We are moving it to December 8th to work around Thanksgiving Weekend. Science Sunday for Girls is always open to all and the public is cordially invited.***
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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