Yahn Planetarium at Penn State Behrend

Public Shows: Saturdays and summer Thursdays (June 11–September 10) at 10:00 a.m. (children’s program) and 11:30 a.m. (general audience). Reservations are not required.

Closed Dates: May 23; June 20, 25, and 27; July 2, 4, and 30; and August 1.

Admission fees are $5 for adults; $3 for children age 12 and under; and free for Penn State employees, Penn State students, and children under age 2.

School and group programs are available.

Visit Yahn Planetarium for A to Z Astronomy, an alphabetical journey through the galaxy. This family-friendly romp through the universe features a roller coaster ride, a strange stop at a black hole with Mr. Shakespeare, a talking letter with a jelly-bean universe, and a trip to Egypt to explore hieroglyphs—the origins of our letters.

Recommended for families and children ages 3 and up. Each show concludes with a guided tour of the current night sky in the planetarium.

Yahn Planetarium presents From Earth to the Universe, an immersive journey to the colorful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars and beyond the Milky Way into the unimaginable immensity of countless galaxies. Along the way, audiences will explore the history of astronomy, the invention of the telescope, and today’s giant telescopes that allow us to probe ever deeper into the universe.

Recommended for ages 9 and up. Each show concludes with a guided tour of the current night sky in the planetarium.

Yahn Planetarium offers out-of-this-world experiences for groups, from schools to scouts. Learn how to schedule your field trip and see what programs are available. You can also find activities that you can do at home.