WCU Planetarium
750 S Church St, West Chester, PA 19383
Hours
By appointment only
Show the week Hide the week
| Sat | By appointment only |
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| Sun | By appointment only |
| Mon | By appointment only |
| Tue | By appointment only |
| Wed | By appointment only |
| Thu | By appointment only |
| Fri | By appointment only |
Last checked 2026-09-14
- Cost
- $6 adult · $6 child
- Indoor / outdoor
- Indoor
Free public planetarium shows — great for elementary/tween. Part of West Chester University.
Family Logistics
Admission
Adults
$6.00
Kids
$6.00
$6 per person; children under 5 may sit on a parent's lap for free. Tickets go on sale at 8AM three weeks in advance of each show.
Confirm current pricing on the venue's official website before you go.
Hours, in the venue's words
Friday evening public shows start promptly at 7pm and run approximately one hour; doors open at 6:30pm. Late arrivals not permitted.
Seasonal hours
Public shows run during the academic year (fall and spring semesters) on Friday evenings. Summer shows also offered — 2026-2027 season starts June 5.
Parking
Free parking in Lot K behind Sykes Student Union on Rosedale Ave after 4pm for evening shows. Street parking metered until 10pm. Accessible spots right outside the planetarium entrance.
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