What to expect at Hummel Planetarium

A visit to Hummel Planetarium in Richmond, KY provides a trip through the universe, and offers an opportunity to experience the wonders that await us at the center of our galaxy.

The experience is second to none as high-resolution video streams a seamless picture to immerse audiences in a 360 degree environment. Take a journey inside a tree's leaf to discover an incredible micro-sized world, dive into the ocean to explore a coral reef, or take a fantastic voyage through space. The Planetarium's shows educate, entertain and engage audiences in ways that flat screen theaters cannot.

Hummel Planetarium opened on November 16, 1988 on the Eastern Kentucky University campus in Richmond, KY. It is the largest planetarium of its kind in Kentucky, and one of the most sophisticated Planetariums in the United States, especially on a university campus. The Planetarium currently seats 194 guests.

Hummel Planetarium re-opens July 8

At the end of May, the Planetarium was closed for maintenance. It's scheduled to re-open July 8, 2019. Shows are available for the public only during times Hummel Planetarium schedules and announces. The planetarium is open for private and public showings. Tickets go on sale 30 minutes before each show.

Learn more about public show times, admission prices and show information.

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