WILLIAM BRISH PLANETARIUM OF WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Welcome to the William Brish Planetarium


We are open at our full, 64-seat capacity as a cashless experience.
In order to reserve your seats, make reservations in advance at
http://wbp.booktix.com/ . 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.


  • 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.​
  • You do NOT need to print your tickets. We will check you in using your last name when you arrive.
  • Masks are optional.

​LASER HOLIDAYS is back! Tickets are on sale now!

Multiple Shows:

Friday, Nov. 24 - 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm
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Saturday, Nov. 25 - 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm 

Monday, Nov. 27 - 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm

Tuesday, Nov. 28 - 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm

Wednesday, Nov. 29 - 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm

Thursday, Nov. 30 - 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm 

Friday, Dec. 1 - 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm 
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Saturday, Dec. 2 - 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:30 pm, 7:00 pm 

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Get in the festive mood with a magical program that's a crowd-pleaser! Expect a medley of timeless classics and modern hits doused in mesmerizing laser and digital art in this NEW laser show! Brought to you by Prismatic Magic!

Please note: STROBE LIGHTING EFFECTS AND OTHER INTENSE LIGHTING WILL BE USED DURING THIS PERFORMANCE. INDIVIDUALS THAT SUFFER FROM EPILEPSY AND OTHER VISUAL LIGHT STIMULATION CONDITIONS SHOULD USE PRECAUTION WHEN ATTENDING THIS EVENT. 
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All patrons, including children, must have a ticket. Cost per ticket is $8.00 + $1.25 processing fee = $9.25. This event is a fundraiser for Smithsburg High School AVID.

​All tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable.


All tickets must be purchased in advance at http://SHSAVID.Booktix.com. ​

Travel Through Space and Time at the Brish!

Join us at 7:00 pm this year as we take a journey through space and time. We will begin our year by looking at how the human eye is designed to help us see all of the amazing things we find in space. We will then examine how we explore space, whether as an astronaut or through technology. Once we know how we examine space, we will begin our journey through space and time, starting with the formation of the universe approximately 14 billion years ago and ending on present-day Earth. This is one journey you don't want to miss!

Tuesday, December 12

5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
​Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda
​Elementary - General Audiences

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​Perseus and Andromeda is a fun-filled retelling of the tale of the beautiful but unfortunate princess Andromeda, who in divine punishment for her mother’s bragging, is sacrificed to a sea monster—and rescued by the Greek hero Perseus.​

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Season of Light
General Audiences

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Formerly 'Tis the Season.  Examine many of the seasonal customs based on light as well as various winter holiday traditions including Yule, greenery, Santa and the Christmas Star.  This program also includes a tour of the current night sky.  A seasonal favorite Classic Planetarium Program, remade for Full Dome Viewing!​​

 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 at the end our 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.  
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  • Home
  • Public Programs Info & Schedule
  • Public Group Scheduling
  • Resources
    • Brish Planetarium Brochures
    • Local Resources
    • Solar Eclipse Viewing
    • Questions About the Universe???
    • Telescope Clinic Resources
    • Past Astronomical Event Resources >
      • April 2014 Total Lunar Eclipse Resources
    • That's No Space Station articles/resources >
      • Titan #2
    • Lesson Resources >
      • Planetarium Lessons >
        • Tell Time By Pegasus/Leo
      • STAR LAB Lessons >
        • How to use a Big Dipper Finder
        • How to use a Star Finder
      • STEM Lessons >
        • Trip to Treasure Island
  • Contact Us
  • Junior Astronomers Program