Ritter Planetarium and Brooks Observatory

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Located on the main campus of The University of Toledo, the Ritter Planetarium is your gateway to the Universe. Outfitted with a state-of-the-art digital projector and 5.1 surround sound, the Ritter Planetarium is capable of transporting you though space and time to view the wonders of the Universe. We offer public programs on the weekends, K-12 school programs, Scout programs, private parties and birthday parties by reservation.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
 

Black Holes

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.

 

 

Zua Patrol: Under the Weather

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 ProgramsPublic Programs

Ritter Planetarium offers public programs every Friday during the year and on Saturday during the academic year. View our current schedule.

School ProgramsSchool Programs

Ritter Planetarium offers a variety of programs for all age groups and grades. Learn more and schedule your visit!

Scout ShowsScout 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.

Last Updated: 9/30/25