Field Trips
The planetarium is currently closed for renovations and annual maintenance. We plan to be open in a limited capacity by November 2026 for CPS schools and reopen for all school and group visits by January 2027.
Thank you for your continued support and interest in our planetarium!
Meaghann Stoelting, Planetarium Supervisor
Email: planetarium@cpsk12.org
Planetarium Office: 573-214-3148
School Field Trips & Private Groups
General Information:
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The planetarium is open for field trips on Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:30am-2:30pm during the school year.
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Admission fees for visiting schools are $2 per person with a $40 minimum. Admission fees for non-school groups are $5 per person with a $50 minimum.
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Our schedule books up very quickly, especially during April and May. Scheduling early will ensure you are able to book your preferred date and time.
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Our planetarium school programs include a full-dome show of your choice and a night sky tour lead by a presenter.
Planetarium Policies:
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Be respectful of the planetarium theater and the RBHS school building. Remind your students the planetarium is an extension of your classroom and encourage appropriate behavior.
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Please remain in your seats for the duration of the show. Visitors entering and exiting during the program disrupts the presentation and flow of the program.
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No food, drink, or chewing gum are allowed in the planetarium theater.
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Please keep cell phones and other light up devices off and away for the duration of the show.