Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium

K-College education, public shows, private shows and events, Live presentations, musics shows, films. Vaughan Planetarium is located on the beautiful campus of the University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY and is operated by UW's Department of Physics and Astronomy. The planetarium was recently renovated with a brand new, state of the art digital projection system thanks to the generous donations by th

e Windy Ridge Foundation and benefactor Harry C. All programs are approximately an hour in length. Doors open ~15 minutes ahead of the show time. Seating is first-come first serve outside of designated ADA/wheelchair seating

Tickets are $5 for the general public, $3 for UW students/staff/faculty, veterans, first responders, or children. Seating is free for children under 5. Reservations or pre-purchase is not required, walk-ins are welcome. You can purchase tickets online with credit card, reserve tickets over email or voicemail, or walk-in and purchase tickets at the start of the show. purchase tickets online with credit card:

https://www.uwyo.edu/uwplanetarium/ticket.aspx

for information:

email: [email protected]

voicemail: 307-766-6506

The University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium is located in the basement of the Physical Science building. Enter the Physical Science building at the south-western entrance closest to the classroom building and follow the signs down a level to our lobby. The planetarium is located under the computer lab with an elevator and stairs in our lobby area. The planetarium is wheelchair accessible. We will open up our Student Training And Research (S.T.A.R.) Rooftop Observatory by reservations with the planetarium coordinator. The tours will be very informal, stargazing and telescope use will be limited by clouds and weather. The University of Wyoming’s STAR Observatory is located on the roof of the Physical Sciences building through the western stairwell. There is no elevator/wheelchair access to the observatory. If you are interested in combining your planetarium visit with other activities on campus like the Geology Museum, Science Kitchen, or a campus tour, please request a visit through the Campus Visitor Center. We always recommend that at least part of your planetarium experience should be a live presentation by our talented staff but the films are also available by request for private shows, rentals, field trips, and other events. We also can do virtual field trips for your group over zoom or other online meeting software. Physical Science is located at D 10 in the University of Wyoming maphttp://www.uwyo.edu/uw/tour/_files/docs/uw-laramie-campus.pdf

For parking information please contact Transit and Parking Service at 307-766-9800 or visit their webpage at:
http://www.uwyo.edu/tap/parking/parkingoptions.html