Shawnee State University's Clark Planetarium is available for school field trips during the entire school year. We offer planetarium shows for all ages, grade levels, and learning styles. Our planetarium presentations are designed to inspire, encourage, and stimulate learning and discovery. 

The Clark Planetarium is equipped with computer imaging equipment that can simulate a variety of environments. See the constellations!  Find the North Star! Visit a planet! Fly through a galaxy! Travel down the axis of a DNA molecule! 

Every visit to the Clark Planetarium is an adventure in space and time! 

Programs for School Groups. 

See our program guide here. 

How to Schedule a Visit

Reservations can be made by calling (740) 351-3125, Monday through Friday. If no one answers your call, please leave a message on the voice mail and we will return your call as soon as possible. You are encouraged to schedule your school's visit to the planetarium at least one month before you plan to visit. To make a reservation by phone please have the following information handy:  

Your name. 

Your organization's name. 

Address and phone numbers where you can be contacted. 

Grade level and number that will be attending. 

Title(s) of programs requested. 

Preferred date(s) and time(s). 

Dates and Times

Programs may be scheduled any day of the week, are subject to operator availability.

Number of Students

The Planetarium holds a maximum of 66 people.  Larger groups will have to make arrangements for two or more separate shows.

Fees

Planetarium shows are free for educational institutes.

Location

The Clark Planetarium is located inside the Advanced Technology Center (ATC 124) on the Shawnee State University campus. Students may be dropped off on the East side of the building and buses may then be parked in the adjoining parking lot. School groups must enter the east door and wait in the lobby by the Aristech Pendulum for seating in the planetarium. 

Please call (740) 351-3125 to arrange a special show for your school group.