School Programs

School Programs

Program Days and Times

Monday thru Friday by Reservation Only.

 8:15 am
        9:30 am
10:45 am
        1:00 pm
Please call 859-622-1547

School Programs Available
(See Below)

Total length of each program is approximately 1 hour (depending on which program is chosen) and includes a star talk and questions. Please note that our Pre School programs are somewhat shorter and may not include a star talk.

Programs Available Recommended Level
Larry Cat In Space Pre School thru 2nd Grade
The Little Star That Could Pre School thru 3rd Grade
Sol & Company Kindergarten thru 3rd Grade
The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket Kindergarten thru 4th Grade
Clouds of Fire: The Origin of Stars Upper Elementary thru College
Frontiers: New Horizons in Space Upper Elementary thru College
Images of the Infinite Upper Elementary thru College
In Search of New Worlds Upper Elementary thru College
MarsQuest Upper Elementary thru College
More Than Meets the Eye Upper Elementary thru College
Oasis in Space Upper Elementary thru College
Oceans in Space Upper Elementary thru College
Violent Universe Upper Elementary thru College
Space Bus Kindergarten thru 4th Grade
Season of Light (Seasonal) Lower Elementary thru College
Story of the Star (Seasonal) Lower Elementary thru College

If you would like to see our connections to Kentucky Core Content, click here.

 

Admission

Students             $2.50 each 
Teachers/Chaperons   1 adult free per 10 paying students 
Other Adults         $4.00 each 
Bus Drivers          Free 

Things to be Aware of Before Arriving at the Planetarium

1. If it becomes necessary to cancel your visit, please try to do so at least 3 teaching days prior to your scheduled visit. There may be other classes on a waiting list for your date and time.

2. Please arrive early so that your program may begin on time. There may be other groups scheduled to see the same program with your group, and there may be another program scheduled to immediately follow yours. WE CANNOT DELAY THE START OF A SCHEDULED PROGRAM ANY LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES. WE CANNOT ADMIT ANYONE TO THE PROGRAM AFTER THE PROGRAM BEGINS.

3. For safety reasons, students must unload and load in the circle behind the Planetarium. Buses/vans/cars can then park in the large lot next to the Planetarium, but NOT in the circle.

4. Please inform your students that they can take pictures in the Planetarium, but NO FLASH PICTURES ARE ALLOWED AFTER THE PROGRAM BEGINS. Not only does this disrupt the program, but it is a waste of film. Taking pictures with a non flash camera is all right.

5. Please collect all money from each person and have one person prepared to pay for your entire class. This greatly facilitates getting your group into the Planetarium.

6. No smoking is allowed in the building. No food, beverages, or gum are allowed beyond the main lobby.

7 . Teachers are responsible for the behavior of their group.

8. Arrangements for lunch in the Stratton Cafe, directly across the street from the Planetarium, can be made by contacting the Cafe directly at 859 622-2187. You are welcome to eat lunch on the lawn or tables outside the Planetarium as long as you clean up when finished.

Please call 859 622-1547 for further information