For Educators

Mueller Planetarium

Group Reservations

Explore more with a visit to our Mueller Planetarium. We offer two types of programming: Planetarium Live! is an interactive, 45-minute program led by a museum educator; Fulldome Shows are immersive adventures projected in 360 on our domed theater. Reservations must be scheduled with a minimum of two weeks’ notice.

Planetarium Live!

Enrich your group visit to Morrill Hall with a 45-minute Planetarium Live! program. Led by a museum educator, students will engage in science and engineering practices as they investigate a topic. All programs are aligned with Nebraska College and Career Ready Standards for science.

Planetarium Live! programming is available for group reservations Tuesday through Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Programs must be scheduled with a minimum of two weeks’ notice.

Prices below include both admission to the Museum, plus a Planetarium Live! program. Prices subject to change.

Adults (19 and over): $12.50 per adult *Plus tax
Children (18 and under): $7.50 per child *Plus tax
Minimum fee: $75.00 *Plus tax

* Tax exempt groups must provide a copy of their Form 13 in order for sales tax to be waived.


Fulldome Show

Experience immersive, high-tech adventures in a 360-degree projected domed theater. Fulldome shows are available for group reservations Tuesday through Sunday during normal museum hours. Programs must be scheduled with a minimum of two weeks’ notice.

Prices below include both admission to the Museum, plus a fulldome show. Prices subject to change.

Adults (19 and over): $12.50 per adult *Plus tax
Children (18 and under): $7.50 per child *Plus tax
Minimum fee: $75.00 *Plus tax

* Tax exempt groups must provide a copy of their Form 13 in order for sales tax to be waived.


Reservation Policy

  • Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance.
  • Book both a Planetarium Show and a Gallery program for your visit and receive a 10% discount.
  • In order to receive the group rate, please have one person pay for your group.
  • Your punctuality is appreciated for planetarium shows. We reserve the right to cancel a program if a group is more than 10 minutes late or does not show up, in which case a $75 cancellation fee will be charged.
  • Maximum of 59 people (children or adults) per show.
  • Please read UNL's Youth Safety Policy before reserving your group.

For detailed parking information, FAQs, and more, visit our Group Visit Resources page below. 


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