Mueller Planetarium
Visitor Information

To book a private showing for your school or organization during the week ($30 minimum charge), call (402) 472-6302 between 8:00 am and 12:00 noon, Monday - Friday, or E-mail: elephant@unl.edu.
Private showings are $4 per child and $6 per adult with two free adults for every 25 admissions.

All shows are now in the "fulldome" format.

The Little Star That Could
Little Star, an average yellow star, journeys in search for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way, he meets other stars and learns what makes each star and planet special. One of the most popular planetarium shows makes now a fulldome digital experience!
Running time 40 minutes.
Appropriate for K-4th grade

Kaluoka'hina, The Enchanted Reef
A humorous adventure story for young and young-at-heart; entertaining and exciting, with many informative details about the fantastic world under water. A fulldome experience, which sharpens our awareness to preserve our environment.
Running time 30 minutes.
Appropriate for K-4th grade

Dawn of the Space Age
Re-live the excitement of the early days of space exploration, from the launch of the first artificial satellite Sputnik, to the lunar landings and privately operated space flights. Ride the Space Shuttle to the International Space Station and experience future Mars exploration.
Running time 45 minutes
Appropriate for grades 5 and up.

Origins of Life
Earth's natural history from the Big Bang through planet-building; watch the evolution of life as gigantic forces from space rock our world.
Running time: 30 minutes.
Appropriate for grades 5 and up




Secret of the Cardboard Rocket
A fantastic adventure as two youngsters build a cardboard rocket and go on an adventure exploring the solar system.
Running time 35 minutes
Appropriate for grades 1-5





In Search Of Our Cosmic Origins
Follow two interwoven journeys, through the Chilean Andes and through the Universe.
Running time 30 minutes
Appropriate for grades 8 and up.






Black Holes
Explore these strange and exotic places in the universe. See in an immersive adventure what it would be like to fall into a black hole. And travel to the centers of galaxies where huge Black Holes, shape their future.
Running time 35 minutes.
Appropriate for grades 6 and up.