Horwitz-DeRemer Planetarium — Attraction in Town of Genesee

Attended the Mesamerica showing.

Overall, it was an interesting and relaxing experience. While not life-changing, it had a slightly psychedelic, new-age vibe with its 'one-with-the-universe' themes. The calm music and mesmerizing visuals created a soothing atmosphere, and the full-dome planetarium setting added an immersive, awe-inspiring quality that made the visuals feel expansive and captivating. It’s definitely a worthwhile experience to try at least once, but not something I’d feel the need to revisit.

The planetarium seats are NOT made for tall people! Uncomfortable. (Sit as far towards the back wall as you can...

I have been going here since the planetarium opened, and even before that when it was downtown Waukesha by the public library. The location is great, being the Retzer Nature Center complete with all the nature trails it entails. But the planetarium itself is filled with all sorts of interesting and informational dioramas about space, be it the sun, or NASA shuttles. They hold special screenings outside of their usual star gazing shows, so make sure to check their...

Our school had our annual science day this past Friday. We reached out to the planetarium to see if they could do anything with us that day.

To our delight, the Planetarium has an outreach program we were unaware of! We had many different presentations to choose from, but ultimately decided on a telescope clinic. It was fabulous! The kids loved it, it was interactive and super easy to set up. We highly recommend utilizing these programs to enhance learning at...