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William M. Brish Planetarium

space capsuleThe William M. Brish Planetarium is under the jurisdiction of Washington County Public Schools and is located at 820 Commonwealth Avenue, Hagerstown, Md.

You can learn more about the William Brish Planetarium at the Planetarium Weebly site.

The Planetarium is in continuous use serving students from pre-school through senior citizen. Under the direction of Alicia Robertson, all programs are presented live with active student participation.

Summer

During the summer, the William Brish Planetarium is closed, however a summer opportunity is available to students up through 5th grade. The Junior Astronomers Program gives young learners plenty of fascinating activities and information about astronomy. A program booklet is available on the Junior Astronomers Program page of the Planetarium website. Children who complete the booklet over the summer can bring it to the William Brish Planetarium when it reopens and redeem it for:

  • William Brish Planetarium Junior Astronomer certificate
  • William Brish Planetarium Junior Astronomer patch

No special equipment is needed, just curiosity!

PUBLIC PROGRAMS

Thank you for your support of the Washington County Planetarium. A series of public programs is presented during the school year. A series of public programs is presented during the school year on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the evening. Programs are presented if schools are in session that day, unless otherwise noted. For a complete schedule and reservation information, please visit the William Brish Planetarium Public Schedule

ADMISSION

  • Adults: $3.75
  • Children & Students: $2.50
  • Senior Citizens w/WCPS Gold Card: Free

TRISTATE ASTRONOMERS

Adults interested in astronomy may also participate in the Tristate Astronomers.  Tristate Astronomers' meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month (September through May) at 7:00 p.m. at the planetarium. Star parties are scheduled monthly during the summer.

Click here to contact the club president.