It's our first Wednesday Public Show of 2026! And, it's a good one!

Join us at 11am for ""Two Small Pieces of Glass"" As always, tickets are $5.00 per person, so join us if you can!

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5 months ago, Lisa Swaney
It's our first Wednesday Public Show of 2026!  And, it's a good one!  Join us at 11am for ""Two Small Pieces of Glass""  As always, tickets are $5.00 per person, so join us if you can!  #wherethestarshangout
Nine days remain to vote for the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium for Milwaukee Magazine's “Best of the Burbs!” Please follow the quick and easy steps below to vote. And remember, you can vote daily from each email address you have 🙂 #wherethestarshangout 1️⃣ Go to vote.milwaukeemag.com 2️⃣ Click on “Recreation & Outdoors” square 3️⃣ Under Categories, select “Day Outing” 4️⃣ Select Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium 5️⃣ Click “Vote!” Either continue to vote for other categories or you are done!
5 months ago, Lisa Swaney
Nine days remain to vote for the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium for Milwaukee Magazine's “Best of the Burbs!” Please follow the quick and easy steps below to vote. And remember, you can vote daily from each email address you have 🙂 #wherethestarshangout 1️⃣ Go to vote.milwaukeemag.com 2️⃣ Click on “Recreation & Outdoors” square 3️⃣ Under Categories, select “Day Outing” 4️⃣ Select Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium 5️⃣ Click “Vote!” Either continue to vote for other categories or you are done!
We are happy to welcome back our first School District of Waukesha schools to the planetarium in 2026!

This week, we'll see 3rd graders from Waukesha STEM Academy, Summit View, and Heyer! Also, see you soon 8th graders from Horning Middle School and Les Paul!

5 months ago, Lisa Swaney
We are happy to welcome back our first School District of Waukesha schools to the planetarium in 2026!  This week, we'll see 3rd graders from Waukesha STEM Academy, Summit View, and Heyer!  Also, see you soon 8th graders from Horning Middle School and Les Paul!  Third graders will enjoy Extreme Weather and eighth graders will view Unseen Universe  #wherethestarshangout
Happy first full week of January!

Check out our happenings this week. In case you were wondering, even if it's cold outside, it's always warm in the dome!

Join us if you can!

#wherethestarshangout
5 months ago, Lisa Swaney
Happy first full week of January!  Check out our happenings this week.  In case you were wondering, even if it's cold outside, it's always warm in the dome!   Join us if you can!  #wherethestarshangout
We have a new pair of shows for the Saturdays this month!

Tomorrow morning at 11am, join us for ""Defying Gravity: It Is Rocket Science."" At 1pm, you can view ""Messengers of TIme & Space."" Tickets are $5 & can be reserved at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com.
5 months ago, Lisa Swaney
We have a new pair of shows for the Saturdays this month!  Tomorrow morning at 11am, join us for ""Defying Gravity: It Is Rocket Science.""  At 1pm, you can view ""Messengers of TIme & Space.""  Tickets are $5.00 per person and can be reserved at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com.  However, we will sell available tickets on a walk-in basis up until showtime!  #wherethestarshangout
Catch the Wolf Moon tonight, the 1st supermoon of 2026! 🌕 We won't see another until fall! #wherethestarshangout
5 months ago, Lisa Swaney
Catch the Wolf Moon tonight, the 1st supermoon of 2026! 🌕 We won't see another until fall! #wherethestarshangout
""Focus on the good, and great things will follow. Happy New Year!""

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5 months ago, Lisa Swaney
""Focus on the good, and great things will follow. Happy New Year!""  #wherethestarshangout
"The Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium is excited about being nominated for the “Best of the Burbs” for the FOURTH year in a row! Just a friendly reminder that you can support us by voting DAILY! Here are the steps!

➡Go to vote.milwaukeemag.com
➡Click on “Recreation & Outdoors” square
➡Under Categories, select “Day Outing”
➡Vote for Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium (at this point, you have to answer registration questions with email and zip code.)
➡Click “Vote!”
➡Either continue to vote for other categories or you are done!

Tell your friends, family and co-workers and vote now though January 15th.

Thank you for your support! #wherethestarshangout #milwaukeemag "
5 months ago, Lisa Swaney
The Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium is excited about being nominated for the “Best of the Burbs” for the FOURTH year in a row! Just a friendly reminder that you can support us by voting DAILY!  Here are the steps!  ➡Go to vote.milwaukeemag.com ➡Click on “Recreation & Outdoors” square ➡Under Categories, select “Day Outing” ➡Vote for Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium (at this point, you have to answer registration questions with email and zip code.) ➡Click “Vote!” ➡Either continue to vote for other categories or you are done!  Tell your friends, family and co-workers and vote now though January 15th.    Thank you for your support! #wherethestarshangout #milwaukeemag
Last shows of 2025! 🚀 Catch 'Cosmic Questions' at 11am & 'Dynamic Earth' at 1pm. Get tix at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com! #wherethestarshangout
5 months ago, Lisa Swaney
Last shows of 2025! 🚀 Catch 'Cosmic Questions' at 11am & 'Dynamic Earth' at 1pm. Get tix at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com! #wherethestarshangout
Last shows of 2025! 🚀 Catch 'Cosmic Questions' at 11am & 'Dynamic Earth' at 1pm. Get tix at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com! #wherethestarshangout

Today is another day of bonus public shows at the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium! Here's what is on the schedule:

At 11:00am, come on in to enjoy "Constellations: Adventures Connecting Earth to Sky." Later on at 1pm, come for "Aurora: Lights of Wonder," a beautiful show for general audience.

Please join us under the dome for a little entertainment and a little education! It's a great way to spend a winter day!

#wherethestarshangout

5 months ago, Lisa Swaney
We have a few more bonus days of shows during winter break this week!

Be sure to enjoy your last few days of 2025...we'll see you in 2026!

#wherethestarshangout
5 months ago, Lisa Swaney
We have a few more bonus days of shows during winter break this week!   Be sure to enjoy your last few days of 2025...we'll see you in 2026!  #wherethestarshangout
Today is your last chance for a little Christmas cheer until next year! At 11am, join us for the fun and festive show ""Let It Snow!."" Later at 1pm, join us for the seasonal favorite ""Mystery of the Christmas Star.""

#wherethestarshangout
5 months ago, Lisa Swaney
"Need a little break from the holiday hustle and bustle? Remember that the Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium is OPEN and has two public shows on the schedule today!

At 11:00am, come to enjoy ""Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival."" Later on at 1pm, come for ""The Artistic Universe!""

Save your seats by purchasing tickets at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com! Hope to see you soon!

#wherethestarshangout"
5 months ago, Lisa Swaney
""May the Christmas star shine brightly on your day, bringing peace, harmony, love, and joy.""

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5 months ago, Lisa Swaney
""May the Christmas star shine brightly on your day, bringing peace, harmony, love, and joy.""  #wherethestarshangout
"HAVE YOU HEARD?! The Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium has been nominated AGAIN for Milwaukee Magazine’s “2026 Best of the Burbs!""

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?!
We need YOU to vote and vote DAILY, if possible! It’s easy and quick…here are the steps!

➡️Go to vote.milwaukeemag.com
➡️Click on “Recreation & Outdoors” square
➡️Under Categories, select “Day Outing”
➡️Vote for Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium (at this point, you have to answer registration questions with email and zip code.)
➡️Click “Vote!”
➡️Either continue to vote for other categories or you are done!

Voting is open now and runs through January 15th, 2026. Tell your friends, family and co-workers! Like they say, the more, the merrier! Vote now though January 15th.

Thank you for your support! #wherethestarshangout #milwaukeemag "
5 months ago, Lisa Swaney
HAVE YOU HEARD?! The Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium has been nominated AGAIN for Milwaukee Magazine’s “2026 Best of the Burbs!""  WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?!  We need YOU to vote and vote DAILY, if possible!  It’s easy and quick…here are the steps!  ➡️Go to vote.milwaukeemag.com ➡️Click on “Recreation & Outdoors” square ➡️Under Categories, select “Day Outing” ➡️Vote for Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium (at this point, you have to answer registration questions with email and zip code.) ➡️Click “Vote!” ➡️Either continue to vote for other categories or you are done!  Voting is open now and runs through January 15th, 2026.  Tell your friends, family and co-workers!  Like they say, the more, the merrier!  Vote now though January 15th.  Thank you for your support!  #wherethestarshangout #milwaukeemag
There's a few more opportunities for a little holiday cheer before Christmas arrives this week! Check out our shows and join us if you need a break under the stars!

Since kiddos are out of school this week, we do encourage purchasing tickets ahead of time for the next few weeks
5 months ago, Lisa Swaney
There's a few more opportunities for a little holiday cheer before Christmas arrives this week! Check out our shows and join us if you need a break under the stars!  Since kiddos are out of school this week, we do encourage purchasing tickets ahead of time for the next few weeks!  #wherethestarshangout
A wonderful perspective on winter's arrival today at 9:03am...to be exact!

Don't forget, starting tomorrow, our days will start to lengthen, slowly but surely!

#wherethestarshangout
5 months ago, Lisa Swaney
A wonderful perspective on winter's arrival today at 9:03am...to be exact!  Don't forget, starting tomorrow, our days will start to lengthen, slowly but surely!  #wherethestarshangout
Next week is Christmas! 🎄 Join us for holiday fun & space exploration! 🚀 Catch 'Let It Snow' at 11am & 'Mystery of the Christmas Star' at 1pm, followed by star talks. Get tickets now at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com! #wherethestarshangout
5 months ago, Lisa Swaney
Next week is Christmas! 🎄 Join us for holiday fun & space exploration! 🚀 Catch 'Let It Snow' at 11am & 'Mystery of the Christmas Star' at 1pm, followed by star talks. Get tickets now at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com! #wherethestarshangout
Next week is Christmas! 🎄 Join us for holiday fun & space exploration! 🚀 Catch 'Let It Snow' at 11am & 'Mystery of the Christmas Star' at 1pm, followed by star talks. Get tickets now at hdplanetarium.ticketleap.com! #wherethestarshangout
Did you know there’s an object in space called the Christmas Tree Cluster?
Stars in this cluster (NGC 2264) form a triangular shape that looks like a glowing cosmic Christmas tree - twinkling lights and all!
Space really shows the holiday spirit this season! SOURCE: nasa.gov
5 months ago, Lisa Swaney
🌌✨ Fun Fact Friday! Did you know there’s a real object in space called the Christmas Tree Cluster? 🎄 The stars in this cluster (NGC 2264) form a triangular shape that looks just like a glowing cosmic Christmas tree — twinkling lights and all! ⭐🌠 Space really brought the holiday spirit this season! SOURCE: nasa.gov
It's Thoughtful Thursday! Feel free to ponder on this idea from Carl Sagan!

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5 months ago, Lisa Swaney
It's Thoughtful Thursday! Feel free to ponder on this idea from Carl Sagan!  #wherethestarshangout