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.​
  • Having trouble setting up your BookTix account? Contact BookTix via email at https://www.booktix.com/patron-support/ for assistance.
  • You do NOT need to print your tickets. We will check you in using your last name when you arrive.
  • Masks are optional.

The Brish is now a drop off site for Toys for Tots! 

Tues. Nov. 11, 2025

5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Zula Patrol: Under the Weather
Pre - K - Elementary Age Audiences

The stalwart heroes of the Zula Patrol are on an expedition collecting samples of weather for scientist Multo’s research.  When the Zula gang inadvertently hurts their loyal pet Gorga’s feelings, he decides to leave Zula and find another planet to live on.  Villain Dark Truder then tricks Gorga into helping with his latest nefarious scheme to rule the Universe.  The Zula Patrollers find out and go after him – in the process learning all about weather, both terrestrial and interplanetary.​

7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Solar Super Storms
General Audiences

A fury is building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as we venture into the seething interior of our star.  ​

2025 - 26 Holiday Laser Light Show

Show times are listed on the BookTix page:
https://shsavid.booktix.com/

Tickets are only sold in advance. They are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

The Brish is now a drop off site for Toys for Tots! Bring a toy and share the joy of the season!
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 William Brish Planetarium
820 Commonwealth Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-766-2898
[email protected]

Hours of Operation: 
  • M - F - 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Open to WCPS students with limited group visits available 2:00 pm - 3:00 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 group showings at the end our school day, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, on a limited basis.   For more information on scheduling the use of the planetarium for your group please visit the Public Group Scheduling 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.

Where we're located:

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