La Crosse Planetarium: Life - A Cosmic Story

Schedule

Fri Apr 17 2026 at 06:45 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

La Crosse Central High School | La Crosse, WI

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The La Crosse Planetarium continues to draw packed audiences with experiences that connect science, storytelling, and wonder. Join us for an April public show that explores the origins of life and our place in the universe.
Each show begins with a live look at the night sky and how it has changed over time, followed by a stunning full-dome movie experience.
🎬 Next Public Show: Life – A Cosmic Story
🗓 Friday, April 17 & Saturday, April 18
⏰ Friday: 6:45–8:00 p.m.
⏰ Saturday: 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome | Best for ages 13 and up
📍 School District of La Crosse Planetarium @ Central High School
How did life begin—and how are we all connected?
Travel from the smallest forms of life on Earth to the vast history of the universe. Witness key moments from the Big Bang to the formation of our solar system, and explore how life may have emerged and evolved over billions of years.
Narrated by Academy Award winner Jodie Foster, this immersive full-dome experience brings the story of life into breathtaking focus.
🎟 Tickets:
$5 Children/Students/Seniors
$7 Adults
👉 Get tickets here:
https://gofan.co/app/school/WI18310
For more information about our planetarium, public show schedule, and school or private group opportunities, visit
https://bit.ly/LaCrossePlanetarium
Discover, imagine, and explore the story of life in the universe—right here in La Crosse.
#WeAreLaCrosse
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La Crosse Central High School, 1801 Losey Blvd. South,La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

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