Welcome to the William Brish Planetarium

​***​Due to WCPS closure, the planetarium is closed through April 24.***

​Tuesday, May 12, 2020

5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Cosmic Colors

Enjoy a wondrous journey through the world of color and beyond!  Discover why the sky is blue, why Mars is red, and the reason why many things are the color that they are.  Tour the interior of a plant leaf, voyage through a human eye, then step into the invisible universe as you investigate x-rays by taking on a monstrous black hole.  Explore the world of infrared in a roaring fire, and even discover what may have been the actual color of a dinosaur. Explore the amazing rainbow of cosmic light through COSMIC COLORS, an original production of the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium in cooperation with the Great Lakes Planetarium Association.​​

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
A Part of the Sky Called Orion

A fantastic sky lore program covering the Greek, Egyptian, and Inupiaq cultures. We learn how each of these rich cultures viewed the same stars, but had different stories and images. Told in first-person in the context of the teller’s life, we experience their ancient star lore and imagery. This program is not only great for the general public, but is an incredible elementary school experience. This show is best for 2nd grade and above, but even younger ones will enjoy the storytelling imagery and theme. This is storytelling at its best. A wonderful blend of imagery, music, and word; it’s a treat for all.

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William Brish Planetarium
820 Commonwealth Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-766-2898
kopcochr@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

About Us

Operated 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.