Welcome to the William Brish Planetarium



We have reopened with outstanding, new projectors!
Please see the schedule on the Public Programs Information and Schedule page for dates and times.

​If you have any questions, please use the form on the Contact Us tab above.


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.

Tues. December 10, 2024​

5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons
​Elementary Audiences
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​On vacation at her grandpa’s, a little girl named Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edmund, Mia’s eccentric uncle, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers to change the world’s seasons. She realizes the consequences of what they are going to do, but Edmund doesn’t want to let the plan go.​

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
[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.  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.