Why not bring your group to the second largest planetarium in the state?
Bring your civic group, scout troop, church group, day care, school classes, after-school enrichment group to the Staerkel Planetarium! We are open for groups through the week on a reservation basis. You can choose your date and time. We begin shows on the hour and you can pick the show you want to see. Our group rate is just $3 per person with a minimum of 20 people (if you have less than 20 people, we can still book the show for you, but the fee is still $60). See the listing of shows by grade level here and the reservation process begins here. If you have questions, call us at 217/351-2568. If you'd like a show outside of normal operating hours, you can rent the space. Availability is dependent on availability of the dome and a staff member to operate the show. Rental information is here.