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School Groups

Planetarium is virtual only until danger from Covid-19 pandemic has abated.
I wish you all good health and hope reopen Dome Theater in Fall 2020.

( Qualification: Groups of school children visiting, M-F, 8-3pm, during the normal school year )

Steps to reserve a program:

1) Review the frequently asked questions below.

2) Review the CALENDAR to find an open date/time.

3) You are now ready too.....    


When can I bring my class?
The official calendar lists the openings.
Do not request a date less than 2 weeks from today.
If it's open, place a request.

What programs and topics can we see?
To link your curriculum to your planetarium visit,
you can select the most appropriate program for your students.
The program library lists titles and topics of all offerings.
I'm happy to help if you have trouble selecting.

How long are programs?
Normal programs run 1 hour unless specified.

How many seats are in the planetarium?
We have 48 seats and are limited to this by fire code.

What is the cost?
 Wausau School District directly linked curricular classes.
Payment is handled internally.
No need to issue a check.
 
School Group Student Rates:
( M-F, 8-3pm, during the normal school year)
$3 per student 
1 free chaperon for every 20 students.
$60 per program minimum.

Normal Rates:
$4 per person 
1 Free Chaperon for every 20 people.
$70 per program minimum.
Weekend: $100 per program minimum.

How do I pay for the program?
You can bring check/cash on your visit. A receipt will be issued.
We can not process credit cards.
We can also invoice.