Welcome to the William Brish Planetarium
***Due to WCPS closure, the planetarium is closed until further notice. Alternatively, we will be holding virtual Science Nights every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month until further notice. See below for the next event and visit our Virtual Science Night Page for upcoming events.
TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2021
6:00 PM
VIRTUAL SCIENCE EVENT: ART OF AURORAS
PLANETARIUM SHOW: EXPERIENCE THE AURORA
Are you an aspiring astronomical artist looking for inspiration? Do you love bright colors, chalk, and getting just a little messy? If this sounds like you, join local planetarian and amateur artist Alicia Robertson in creating your very own Aurora Borealis themed art, while you learn something about this beautiful phenomenon!
Although the event is free, registration is required. Click here to register!
PLANETARIUM SHOW: EXPERIENCE THE AURORA
Are you an aspiring astronomical artist looking for inspiration? Do you love bright colors, chalk, and getting just a little messy? If this sounds like you, join local planetarian and amateur artist Alicia Robertson in creating your very own Aurora Borealis themed art, while you learn something about this beautiful phenomenon!
Although the event is free, registration is required. Click here to register!
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William Brish Planetarium
820 Commonwealth Ave Hagerstown, MD 21740 301-766-2898 roberali@wcps.k12.md.us Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. M-F (during the WCPS School year by Appointment Only) Select public show evenings 5:30 & 7:00 start times Select Dates during the summer Contact Us to schedule a group visit |
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About UsOperated by the Washington County Public Schools System, the William Brish Planetarium serves K-12 students throughout Washington County August - June.
Public Programs are also offered throughout the school year, usually on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Please see our Public Programs Schedule for more information. Also available are private showings on a limited basis. For more information on scheduling the use of the planetarium for your group please visit the Non-WCPS Groups Information page or contact us for more information. |
We have Upgraded!
The William Brish Planetarium is now a fully digital planetarium! All programs are now 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 new 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.
