Welcome to the William Brish Planetarium
***Due to WCPS closure, the planetarium is closed until further notice. We will update as more information becomes available.***
Do you like the stars? Can you find pictures in them?
If so, the William Brish Planetarium Junior Astronomers Program may be just the summer project for you!
The William Brish Planetarium Junior Astronomers program is just right for kids aged up to 5th grade! The program booklet is available using the Junior Astronomer Program link at the top of this page. Kids who complete the booklet over the summer and bring it to the William Brish Planetarium when we reopen will receive:
You do not need any special equipment - just curiosity!
Edwin Hubble, for whom the Hubble Telescope is named, may have said it best,
"Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science."
Happy observing and we can't wait to see you back at the Brish!
- a William Brish Planetarium Junior Astronomer certificate
- a William Brish Planetarium Junior Astronomer patch
- free admission for 2 people to an evening show at the Brish
You do not need any special equipment - just curiosity!
Edwin Hubble, for whom the Hubble Telescope is named, may have said it best,
"Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science."
Happy observing and we can't wait to see you back at the Brish!
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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 |
Apollo 11 Command Module
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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.
