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For years, it's been the place where thousands of young people and adults come to learn about the universe and worlds beyond our reach. The Erie Planetarium served as a resource for the Erie community for more than fifty years, and it continues today as the Yahn Planetarium, now a part of Penn State Behrend. The planetarium is located in the School of Science complex on the Behrend campus.
General Public Show Information
Anyone purchasing a public show admission on Saturdays and for the special additional TOTALITY! showings will receive free eclipse glasses—while supplies last.
2024 Program Information
Reservations are not required for normal 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. Saturday shows.
- Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Larry Cat In Space – Follow Larry Cat as he somehow ends up on the Moon. We'll learn about gravity and what it would be like to live on the Moon. We could even see a Solar Eclipse from the Moon someday. Recommended for ages 5 and up. - Saturday at 11:30 a.m.
TOTALITY! – Learn why eclipses happen, how to safely view them, and where you need to be to capture this beautiful event. Recommended for ages 9 to adult.
Additional Planetarium Showings of TOTALITY!
Regular paid admission is required. RSVPs are required for guaranteed seats.
- Wednesday, Feb. 21, 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, March 7, 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, March 15, 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, March 22, 6:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 6, 1:00 p.m.
REGISTER FOR A SPECIAL TOTALITY! SHOW
2024 Closed or Altered Times
- Saturday, Feb. 24 - Closed
- Saturday, March 23 - Closed
- Saturday, April 6 - Closed for regular show times; SPECIAL 1:00 p.m. eclipse program showing
- Saturday, May 11 - Closed
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Cost
$5 for adults, $3 for kids aged 12 and under.More Info
Penn State employees, Penn State students, and children under age 2 are free.
