Welcome to the William Brish Planetarium


We are open at our full, 64-seat capacity as a cashless experience.
Please continue to make reservations in advance at http://wbp.booktix.com/ to reserve your seat(s). However, we will also be accepting credit/debit cards (no cash) at the door.
Be aware that shows can sell out at any time.
Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Tuesday, February 14
Legends of the Night Sky: Orion​
​5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
​(Upper Elementary  - General Audiences)

Tuesday, February 14
Moons: Worlds of Mystery
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.​
(General Audiences)
The show brings the mythological Orion to life in a fun-filled, animated adventure.  Accompanied by narrators Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, we follow Orion's adventures as he grows to manhood, battles mythical beasts, foils the plot of an evil king and wins the heart of Artemis, the beautiful moon-goddess. By the end of the story, we learn how the constellation Orion was placed in the sky, forever turning overhead throughout the seasons.
Moons: Worlds of Mystery immerses you in the amazing diversity of moons and the important roles they play in shaping our solar system.  Follow in the footsteps of astronauts to our silvery Moon, then venture beyond to unfamiliar and exotic worlds. Journey to the outer planets and their moons, returning home with newfound wonder about the dynamic and intricate solar system in which we all live.
  • We are open to the public on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month with shows for younger audiences at 5:30 pm. and general audiences at 7:00 pm. Doors close promptly at 5:30 and 7:00. NO LATE ADMISSION!!
  • We strongly encourage you to purchase tickets in advance to avoid being turned away at the door should the program you wish to attend be sold out.
  • Tickets for public programs are available at http://wbp.booktix.com/.  All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.​
  • Please print your tickets for scanning when you arrive.
  • Masks are optional.
 William Brish Planetarium
820 Commonwealth Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-766-2898
roberali@wcps.k12.md.us

Hours of Operation: 
  • M - F - 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Open to WCPS students with limited group visits available 1:45 pm - 3:15 pm.)
  • 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm (Open to general public)
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Apollo 11 Command Module

About Us

Operated by the Washington County Public Schools System, the William Brish Planetarium serves K-12 students throughout Washington County during the school day, August - June.

Public Programs are offered throughout the school year on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.  Please see our Public Programs Schedule for more information.  
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We are not open for individual viewings during the day. However, we are available for private group showings during the school day on a limited basis.   For more information on scheduling the use of the planetarium for your group please visit the Schedule Your Visit! page or contact us for more information.

About Us
The William Brish Planetarium is a fully digital planetarium.  All programs are digital full-dome presentations that immerse you in astronomy, earth science, biology and more as never before utilizing the Spitz Sci-Dome XD-S full-dome digital system.  To learn more about our system and what types of things you can expect to see during your visit, check out the Spitz Inc. website found at http://www.spitzinc.com/planetarium/scidome/

Where we're located:

The William Brish Planetarium is located at 820 Commonwealth Ave.  Hagerstown, MD 21740.