The MSUM Planetarium recently celebrated the completion of another month-long series of programs for West Fargo Public Schools! Over the course of the month, more than 1,000 fifth graders joined us for two shows each day. Years of development and fine-tuning have gone into creating a program specifically for this grade level, making each visit an opportunity to bring classroom […]
Join the MSUM Astronomy Club and the Fargo-Moorhead Astronomy Club for an evening of looking through telescopes and binoculars in the night sky, 8:30 – 10:30PM at the MSUM Regional Science Center (directions). If you have a telescope and want to set it up (or need help setting it up) please arrive a little earlier — 7:45 or 8 — […]
Sara K. Schultz, Planetarium Director, brought a U.S. perspective to an international stage at the International Planetarium Society conference in the session “Japan Meets LIPS.” A regular contributor to and practitioner of the Live Interactive Planetarium Symposium (LIPS), Schultz represented American approaches to live, audience-driven planetarium programming, demonstrating techniques that prioritize real-time dialogue, adaptability, and immersive storytelling. Presenting to an […]
Student Marah (MJ) West and director Sara Schultz traveled to Fukuoka, Japan to attend and present at the International Planetarium Society conference. The 28th International Planetarium Society (IPS) Conference took place in Fukuoka, Japan, from June 21 to 26, 2026, hosted primarily at the Fukuoka City Science Museum. Themed “ONE EARTH, ONE SKY,” the event brought together industry professionals, educators, […]
The planetarium is once again lighting up the dome with its wildly popular K‑Pop Demon Hunters Laser shows, which continue to sell out show after show. Blending high-energy K‑pop hits with dazzling full‑dome laser visuals, the program has drawn enthusiastic crowds of all ages and sparked repeat visits. Due to overwhelming demand, staff encourage guests to purchase tickets early, as […]