Planetarium Info
Experience the universe in our state-of-the-art inflatable dome planetarium at COGNiTiON's Earth and Space Lab.
Our digital system offers an immersive 360-degree adventure for all ages. Enjoy comfortable seating, exceptional sound, and stunning visuals guided by a knowledgeable presenter.
The Planetarium is available at COGNiTiON during set periods and as a Mobile Planetarium Lab for off-site trips, see the calendar below for upcoming show times and purchase tickets down below.
Novembers 2025’s Planetarium Schedule
100% of your Planetarium Ticket purchases go to helping support our center. Enjoy the show, and thank you!
Tickets
Planetarium Tickets are FREE with a Crystal Membership (see more here), and are a $5 add-on additional cost per-person (over 2 years old) to daily admission or other membership levels.
There is limited seating for each show, so please let us know in advance if you’re bringing a large group! (Buy tickets!)
Handicap accessible; please notify us via email in advance!
Young guests must be accompanied by an adult in the Planetarium.
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Passport Program
The young Earth & Space Lab Planetarium participants are invited to pick up a FREE Passport Book! Each week they attend, kids will receive a cool space stamp in their book corresponding to the subject they explored. (We can keep Passports here for safekeeping, or you are welcome to take them home).
Save with Punchards!
When you know that you will be back to the planetarium soon, or that you come with lots of family members, plan ahead and save some dollars! This week we will have Punchcards for purchase: Galaxy Card for 16 shows for $64 (20% savings) or the Solar System Card for 8 shows for $34 (15% savings).
(Remember that the Planetarium is an add-on, so Admission will also be charged upon arrival, unless you have a membership)
Bring our Planetarium to you!
Our Planetarium is Mobile!
Bring this galactic experience to your school, church, homeschool group or organization. Show content and time range will be adapted to match the age of the audience. Click below for more information.
Meet The Team
Jensine Eichermueller, Planetarium Director — With a degree in Astronomy from NMC and an infectious enthusiasm for space exploration, Jensine guides our guests on journeys through the cosmos with expertise and wonder. Originally from Bavaria, Germany, she relocated to Northern Michigan with her young son Orion (yes, really!) to share her passion for the stars with our community. Her engaging presentation style makes complex astronomical concepts accessible and exciting for learners of all ages.
Aaron Harris, Earth & Space Lab Designer — Aaron transformed COGNiTiON's vision for immersive learning into reality, designing and building both our innovative VR Lab and Planetarium programs from the ground up. A COGNiTiON team member since our earliest days and former board member, Aaron developed our Planetarium’s custom Space Engine presentations and educational curriculum that have inspired thousands of guests. While currently working with a space technology startup, he continues to provide program oversight and innovation, ensuring our Planetarium remains at the cutting edge of educational technology.
We would like to thank the women of Impact 100 TC for making this incredible addition to our center and community possible. This program would not exist without them. Thank you!