PUBLIC PROGRAMS
Messengers of Time and Space
Friday evenings at 7:30 PM, October 3 to October 24, 2025
A new age of astronomy is just about to start that will allow researchers to capture exploding stars, colliding black holes and other cosmic cataclysms in real time. “Messengers of Time and Space” is designed to illuminate the imminent revolution in astronomy driven by time-domain and multi-messenger observations. This immersive experience invites audiences to explore the dynamic cosmos and witness the transformative impact of real-time data on our understanding of the Universe.
Spooky Space
(Child Focused)
Saturday afternoons at 1:00 PM, October 4 to October 25, 2025
Friday evening at 7:30 PM, October 31, 2025
Explore the sky and outer space with a Halloween twist. Meet the space counterparts
to spooky characters like ghosts, vampires, and witches. Spooky Space is a great Halloween
show for ages 6 and up.
Programs start promptly at the time indicated and therefore late admission is not allowed. Admission to all public programs is $8 for adults and $6 for children, seniors and UToledo community members. All shows are first-come, first-served reservations and advanced ticket purchases are not available. Drinks and food are not allowed in the dome. Please see our Public Programs page for more details and upcoming programs.
Public Programs
Ritter Planetarium offers public programs every Friday during the year and on Saturday during the academic year. View our current schedule.
School Programs
Ritter Planetarium offers a variety of programs for all age groups and grades. Learn more and schedule your visit!
Scout Programs
Throughout the year, Ritter Planetarium offers specialized programs for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Brownies. Learn more and see the latest schedule.